Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Vodaforge Limited ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website www.vodaforge.com and use our services.

We are registered in England and Wales under company number [Company Number] and have our registered office at [Registered Address]. We are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Firm Reference Number: [FRN]).

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, date of birth, national insurance number, photographic identification, proof of address, financial information, investment experience, and suitability data.

Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and cookies.

Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, clickstream data, and other browsing activity.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our services
  • To verify your identity and conduct anti-money laundering checks
  • To process your investments and manage your account
  • To communicate with you about your investments and our services
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
  • To improve our website and services
  • For marketing purposes (where consent has been provided)
4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Performance of a contract
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Legitimate interests
  • Your consent (where required)
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

  • Regulatory authorities (including the FCA)
  • Law enforcement agencies when required by law
  • Third-party service providers (e.g., verification services, payment processors)
  • Professional advisers (lawyers, accountants)
  • Successor entities in the event of a merger or acquisition
6. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred outside the UK/EEA. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through Standard Contractual Clauses or other approved mechanisms.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures including encryption, access controls, and secure servers to protect your personal information.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil our legal and regulatory obligations, typically for a minimum of 5 years after your relationship with us ends.

9. Your Rights

Under GDPR and UK data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate data
  • Erase your data (in certain circumstances)
  • Restrict processing
  • Data portability
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@vodaforge.com.

10. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The updated version will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.