Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Stone FX Capital collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards information in connection with our website and advisory services. This is a general template provided for informational purposes and should be reviewed and adapted to reflect your actual data practices and applicable legal requirements before publication.
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1. Introduction
Stone FX Capital ("we," "us," or "our") respects the privacy of visitors to our website and clients who engage with our advisory services. This Privacy Policy describes the categories of information we may collect, how that information is used, the circumstances under which it may be shared, and the choices available to you regarding your information.
By accessing our website or submitting information through our forms, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described here, we recommend that you do not submit personal information to us.
2. Scope
This Policy applies to information collected through our website, email correspondence, phone inquiries, in-person meetings, and any other channel through which you interact with Stone FX Capital. It does not apply to third-party websites that may be linked from our site, which maintain their own privacy practices.
3. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information, depending on how you interact with us:
- Information you provide directly Name, company name, job title, email address, phone number, business details, and any other information you submit through our contact forms, briefing requests, or direct correspondence.
- Financial and business information Where relevant to an advisory engagement, you may share information about your business operations, financing needs, or liquidity requirements. This information is used solely to evaluate and respond to your inquiry.
- Technical and usage information Information automatically collected when you visit our website, such as browser type, device information, pages viewed, and general usage patterns, typically gathered through cookies or similar technologies.
- Correspondence records Records of communications between you and Stone FX Capital, including emails, meeting notes, and call records related to an inquiry or engagement.
4. How We Use Information
Responding to Inquiries
To respond to requests for executive briefings, consultations, or general questions submitted through our website or other channels.
Evaluating Engagements
To assess the nature of an advisory request and determine how Stone FX Capital may be able to assist, including preliminary review of shared business information.
Internal Administration
To maintain records of communications, manage scheduling, and support internal reporting related to client inquiries and engagements.
Website Performance
To understand general usage patterns on our website so that we can improve content, navigation, and overall user experience.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Where applicable law requires a legal basis for processing personal information, we rely on one or more of the following: your consent, the necessity of processing to respond to your inquiry or pursue a potential engagement, and our legitimate interest in operating and improving our services.
6. Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to support basic functionality and to understand general visitor behavior. You can usually adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent, though doing so may affect certain features of the site.
7. Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers With third parties who perform functions on our behalf, such as website hosting, email delivery, or analytics, subject to appropriate confidentiality expectations.
- Professional advisors With our legal, accounting, or compliance advisors where necessary to support our operations or meet regulatory obligations.
- Legal requirements Where disclosure is required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or where we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or the safety of others.
- Business transitions In connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, subject to standard confidentiality arrangements.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, including any legal, accounting, or reporting obligations, after which it is securely deleted or anonymized where practicable.
9. Data Security
We maintain reasonable administrative and technical safeguards designed to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Access and Choices
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you, as well as the right to object to or restrict certain processing activities. To make such a request, please contact us using the details provided on our Contact page. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe, subject to any applicable legal limitations.
11. Children's Privacy
Our website and services are intended for business audiences and are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
12. International Transfers
If information is transferred or stored outside of the jurisdiction in which it was originally collected, we take reasonable steps to ensure it continues to receive an appropriate level of protection consistent with this Policy.
13. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any of the rights described above, please reach out via our Contact page. This document is a general template and should be reviewed for accuracy and legal adequacy prior to use.