Privacy Policy

We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and process your personal information.

We want you to have the information needed to make informed choices about how your Personal Data is used and processed. To support this, we use a range of methods to keep you informed about how your Personal Data is handled.
Where specific details are relevant to you, we will provide them at the appropriate time.
We are happy to answer any questions you may have and will clarify any limitations imposed by law. You can reach us by email at: info@meridianwertgrove.com

Your personal data will only be used for the purposes outlined in this Policy.

We may process your personal data for a range of purposes: to provide the website and connect you with third-party trading platforms (the "Services"); to improve the site; to protect our rights and interests; to support the maintenance and delivery of the Services; to meet regulatory and legal obligations; and to carry out administrative and business activities necessary for the Services.
We also process personal data to better understand your preferences and needs.

To exercise your rights regarding your Personal Data, you have access to the following tools:

To exercise your rights, contact us at any time. You may request access to your personal data, ask us to modify or delete it, restrict its use for specific or general purposes, or transfer it to you or a third party. We will accommodate your request.

Protect Your Personal Data: Providing your personal data is necessary for us to deliver our Services. Withholding it may prevent us from doing so or from granting you access to the website.

While we cannot guarantee the complete security of your Personal Data, we are committed to employing a range of methods and techniques to protect it.
This Privacy and Security Policy is complete.

1. The Scope?

This Policy describes the types of personal data the Company collects about natural persons, and how that data is processed, shared with third parties, and secured. This Policy applies to information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. A person is considered identifiable if they can be directly identified, or identified through a combination of additional information the Company holds or can reasonably access. "Processing" refers to any operation involving the use or collection of personal data, including its organization, structuring, and storage. Our services are intended for general audiences and are not designed for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly solicit or collect information from anyone under 18, and we do not knowingly permit such individuals to use our services. If we become aware that personal data has been collected from a minor, we will delete it promptly.

2. What Personal Data Do We Have on You?

When you access our services, channels, or website, we collect personal data. Depending on the context, we may request this information directly from you, gather it through analysis of how you use our services or channels, or receive it from our third-party partners.

3. You are not required to disclose personal information to the company. However, choosing not to provide certain information may affect our ability to deliver our Services or grant you access to the website.

You are not required to provide us with any personal data. However, choosing not to may prevent us from delivering the Services or granting you access to the website.

4. What Personal Data Do We Collect? When you visit our website, we collect the following personal data:

This includes data about your online activity, traffic information (including IP address, date of access, and time of access), language settings, software crash logs, browser type, and device information. This data is non-personal and cannot be used to identify you.
Personal Data we receive from you: any personal data you voluntarily provide when connecting with a third-party online trading platform through us.
Personal information provided to third-party platforms to facilitate trade: this includes your full name, address, phone number, and email address.

5. Legal Basis and Reasons for Processing Personal Data We process your personal data only when we have a valid legal basis to do so. The specific legal basis depends on the type of personal data involved and the context in which it is collected. In general, we process your personal data on one or more of the following grounds: — Performance of a contract: Processing is necessary to provide our Services or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract with you. — Legal obligation: Processing is required to comply with applicable legal requirements. — Legitimate interests: Processing serves our legitimate business interests, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms. — Consent: Where required, we process your personal data based on your explicit consent. You may withdraw consent at any time, though withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before that withdrawal. Providing certain personal data is a condition of accessing our Services. If you choose not to provide the required data, we may be unable to deliver our Services or grant you access to the website. Where data is optional, we will make this clear at the point of collection.

6. Transfer of Personal Data to Third Parties We may share your personal data with third parties in the following circumstances: Service Providers: We work with third-party service providers who perform functions on our behalf, including payment processing, identity verification, data analytics, customer support, and IT infrastructure. These providers are authorized to use your personal data only as necessary to deliver those services. Business Transfers: If we undergo a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our assets, your personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal data. Legal and Regulatory Obligations: We may disclose your personal data when required by law, court order, or regulatory authority, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others. Affiliated Entities: We may share your personal data with companies within our corporate group for purposes consistent with this policy. Consent-Based Sharing: With your explicit consent, we may share your personal data with third parties not otherwise described here. In all cases, we require third parties to maintain appropriate security standards and to use your personal data only for the specified purpose. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

We may share Personal Data with third-party service providers that support our operations, including hosting and storage providers and user experience analytics services. At your request, we may also share specific Personal Data with third-party trading platforms. In such cases, we will provide only the Personal Data you have submitted to us. Your Personal Data shared with those platforms is subject to their respective privacy policies, and it may be shared with more than one trading platform. We may share Personal Data with affiliated entities or business partners where doing so supports the development and improvement of our products and services. Where necessary to protect the rights or assets of third parties, we may disclose Personal Data to regulatory, local, or other competent authorities. We may also share Personal Data with prospective investors, acquirers, or lenders in connection with any proposed or completed transaction involving the Company or any entity within its group — including a transfer or sale of assets, merger, restructuring, consolidation, or bankruptcy proceedings.

7. Cookies and Third-Party Services We use cookies and third-party services on our website. Some of these services may collect personal data about your online activity, both on our website and beyond it. This section explains how these technologies are used and what choices you have. What are cookies? Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly, remember your preferences, and provide us with information about how visitors use our site. Types of cookies we use Essential cookies: Required for the website to function. Without them, certain features may not be available. Functional cookies: Remember your settings and preferences to improve your experience. Analytical cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve its performance. Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant content and track the effectiveness of our communications. Third-party services Some features on our website are provided by third parties, such as analytics providers, advertising networks, and embedded content services. These third parties may set their own cookies and collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not control how third parties process your data and encourage you to review their privacy policies directly. Managing cookies You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website. Where required by applicable law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

We may engage third-party services, such as advertising providers and analytics companies, on our website. These companies may also use cookies or similar technologies.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit the website. They collect information about your browsing habits and preferences to improve your experience, remember your settings, and tailor the products and services shown to you. Cookies are also used for statistical and analytics purposes.
Some cookies we use are session cookies — temporary files downloaded to your device that expire when you close your browser. Others are persistent cookies, which remain on your device after your browser is closed. Persistent cookies help the website recognize you as a returning user and allow you to resume your session.

Types of Cookies:

We may use them based on their purpose.

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8. Retention of Your Personal Data

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, or for longer periods as permitted by applicable law, regulations, or orders.
We share your information with third-party trading platforms for a period of 12 months. With your consent, we will continue sharing your data for an additional 12 months.
We regularly review the personal data we hold to confirm it is no longer needed.

9. Transfers of Personal Information to a Third-Party Country or International Organisation

10. Security of Personal Data We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, accidental loss, alteration, or disclosure. These measures are regularly reviewed and updated as necessary to maintain an appropriate level of security. Access to your personal data is restricted to employees, contractors, and third parties who have a legitimate business need to process it. All such individuals are subject to confidentiality obligations and may only process your personal data on our instructions. We have procedures in place to respond to any suspected personal data breach. Where required, we will notify you and any applicable regulatory authority of a breach in accordance with our legal obligations. Transmission of data over the internet is not completely secure. While we take reasonable steps to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee the security of data transmitted to us — any transmission is at your own risk. Once received, we apply strict controls to prevent unauthorized access. You are responsible for keeping any login credentials confidential. Do not share your password with anyone.

We have implemented appropriate organizational and technical measures to protect Personal Data, including safeguards against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, or alteration.
We cannot guarantee that the security of your Personal Data will be maintained without error, nor can we be held liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use or disclosure of Personal Data. This includes, but is not limited to, disclosures resulting from transmission errors, unauthorized third-party access, or other causes beyond our control.
Where required by legal or regulatory obligations beyond our control, we may be required to disclose your Personal Data to third parties, including public authorities. We cannot control the security measures applied to your Personal Data by those third parties.
No method of transmitting Personal Data over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the security of Personal Data you transmit to us through the internet.

11. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and applications. These sites and apps are not under our supervision, and we are not responsible for how they collect or process personal data. This Policy does not apply to any actions taken through third-party sites or apps.
Before accessing or using any linked third-party site or app, we recommend reviewing its privacy policy. We also advise exercising caution when sharing personal data with any third party.

12. Modifications to this Policy We may update this Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page. If changes are material, we will notify you by email or through a prominent notice on our platform prior to the changes taking effect. Your continued use of our services after any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed of how we protect your information.

Before visiting any third-party website or app, read its privacy policy carefully. Be mindful of any personal data you choose to share with them.

13. Your Rights Regarding Your Personal Information Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding the personal information we hold about you. These rights may include: The right to access the personal information we hold about you and to receive a copy of it. The right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal information. The right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable legal obligations that may require us to retain certain data. The right to object to or restrict our processing of your personal information in certain circumstances. The right to data portability, meaning you may request that we provide your personal information in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format. The right to withdraw consent at any time where our processing is based on your consent, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal. The right to lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority if you believe your personal information has been handled in a manner inconsistent with applicable law. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in this policy. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. Please note that some rights are not absolute and may be subject to limitations. Where we are unable to fulfill a request, we will explain the reason in our response.

You have the right to request that we verify the accuracy of Personal Data being collected about you, correct any inaccuracies, and delete any Personal Data we no longer require. You may also restrict the scope or type of processing applied to your Personal Data.
If you are a resident of the EEA, please refer to this page:
These rights apply to the Personal Data you have provided to us. To exercise any of these rights, please submit a written request to the email address below. Access Rights
We can verify the accuracy of Personal Data being processed about you. If such processing is confirmed, you may access that Personal Data.
We will provide an electronic copy of the Personal Data currently being processed and may charge a reasonable fee for additional copies. Data will be provided electronically upon request.
The right to access Personal Data must not conflict with the rights and freedoms of others. If a request would be detrimental to another person's rights or freedoms, we may refuse or limit our response accordingly. Right to Rectification
You have the right to request correction of inaccurate Personal Data. You may also request that incomplete Personal Data be rectified, taking into account the purpose for which it is processed. Right to Erasure
You may request erasure of your Personal Data in the following circumstances: (a) the Personal Data is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected or processed; (b) you withdraw consent and no other legal basis for processing exists; (c) you object to processing based on legitimate interests pursued by us or a third party, and those interests do not override your rights; (e) the Personal Data has been unlawfully processed; or (f) erasure is required to comply with a legal obligation.
This right does not apply where processing is necessary: (a) to comply with a legal obligation under European Union or Member State law; or (b) to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims. Processing Restrictions
If you have concerns about the accuracy of your Personal Data, you may request that we restrict its processing.
Where processing is restricted, Personal Data may only be retained with your consent, or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, for the protection of another individual's rights, or on grounds of significant public interest within the European Union or a Member State. Right to Data Portability
Where processing is carried out by automated means and is based on your consent or a contract to which you are a party, you have the right to receive the Personal Data you have provided to us in a structured format.
You may request that your Personal Data be transferred directly to another controller where technically feasible. Exercising your right to data portability does not affect your right to erasure, and it must not adversely affect the rights or freedoms of others. Right to Object
You have the right to object at any time to the processing of Personal Data concerning you that is based on legitimate interests pursued by us or a third party, including profiling based on those interests. If we cannot demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for processing that override your rights, interests, or freedoms, or that are necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, we will cease such processing.
You have the right to object at any time to the processing of your Personal Data for direct marketing purposes. Right to Withdraw Consent
You may withdraw your consent to the processing of your Personal Data at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out prior to that withdrawal. Right to Lodge a Complaint
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority established by a Member State to protect individuals' fundamental rights in relation to the processing of Personal Data within the European Union.
European Union and Member State laws may limit the rights described in this section. We will respond to requests made under this section within one month of receipt. Where necessary, given the complexity or volume of requests, this period may be extended by up to two additional months. We will notify you of any extension and the reasons for it within one month of receiving your request.
Unless otherwise provided under this section, information provided in response to a rights request will be supplied free of charge. If a request is manifestly unfounded or excessive, particularly where it is repetitive, we may charge a reasonable administrative fee or decline to act on the request.
If we have reasonable doubts about the identity of the person submitting a request, we may ask for additional information to verify identity before proceeding.