1. Introduction
Welcome to the Privacy Policy of Arbitrage Markets. This policy outlines how we
collect, use,
protect, and manage your personal data when you access and use our platform. Your privacy is
extremely important to us, and we are committed to safeguarding your personal information in
compliance with applicable data protection laws.
Purpose of the Policy
The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to provide transparency regarding how Arbitrage
Markets
handles your personal data. Specifically, this policy explains:
- The types of personal information we collect from users.
- How we use this information to provide our services, improve the platform, and communicate
with users.
- How we protect your data and ensure its confidentiality and security.
- The rights you have regarding your personal data and how you can exercise them.
By using the Arbitrage Markets platform, you agree to the practices described in this
Privacy
Policy, including the collection, storage, use, and processing of your personal data as outlined
herein. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, we advise you to refrain from using our
platform.
2. Information Collection
At Arbitrage Markets, we collect various types of information to provide and improve
our services,
ensure the security of your account, and comply with regulatory requirements. This section
outlines the types of information we collect from users.
2.1 Personal Information
When you create an account or use our platform, we may collect personal information,
including
but not limited to:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Address
- Date of birth (for age verification and regulatory compliance)
- Government-issued identification (for KYC/AML purposes)
This information is necessary to create and maintain your account, verify your
identity, and ensure
compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.
2.2 Transactional Information
We collect data related to your activities on Arbitrage Markets, including:
- Trade information: The details of the trades you execute, including buy/sell
orders, quantities,
prices, and timestamps.
- Deposit and withdrawal data: Information related to your deposits, withdrawals,
and transfers,
including transaction amounts, addresses, and timestamps.
- Payment and financial information: Information required to process payments and
transfers,
such as payment processor details or bank account numbers (where applicable).
- Fee-related data: Information about the fees you incur during your platform
activities, such as
transaction fees, withdrawal fees, and trading fees.
This data is essential for providing the core functionality of the platform, ensuring
transaction
accuracy, and supporting customer service inquiries.
2.3 Technical Information
To ensure the platform functions properly and to enhance user experience, we
automatically
collect technical information, including:
- IP addresses: For security and location identification purposes.
- Device information: Data about the devices you use to access Arbitrage Markets,
including
device type, operating system, and browser type.
- Cookies and tracking technologies: These are used to enhance your experience,
analyze
platform usage, and provide personalized services. For more details, refer to our Cookies
section in the Privacy Policy.
- Usage statistics: Data about your interactions with the platform, such as page
views,
click patterns, and time spent on the platform. This helps us improve the user experience and
performance of the platform.
2.4 Third-party Data
In some cases, we may collect data from third-party sources, including but not
limited to:
- Exchanges and liquidity providers: If you link third-party exchange accounts to
Arbitrage
Markets, we may collect data related to your trading activity on those exchanges, such as
balances, transaction histories, and order details.
- Payment processors: When you make deposits or withdrawals using external
payment services,
we may collect transaction-related data from those payment processors, including payment
confirmation, transaction status, and processing fees.
- KYC/AML service providers: We may collect additional personal information or
documentation
from third-party identity verification services for compliance with regulatory requirements.
3. How We Use Your Information
At Arbitrage Markets, we use the information we collect to provide our services,
enhance the
platform, comply with regulatory requirements, and communicate with users. Below are the
specific ways in which your information is utilized:
3.1 Account Management
We use your personal and transactional information to:
- Create and maintain your account: To register, verify, and manage your user
account on
Arbitrage Markets.
- Facilitate transactions: To execute and manage trades, deposits, withdrawals,
and other
financial transactions on your behalf.
- Provide customer support: To respond to inquiries, resolve issues, and assist
you with any
account-related matters. This includes addressing technical support requests, payment
disputes, and other user concerns.
3.2 Transaction Processing
We use the data associated with your financial activities to:
- Process deposits and withdrawals: To ensure funds are accurately deposited or
withdrawn from
your account in a secure and efficient manner.
- Execute trades: To process buy, sell, or exchange orders and to maintain
accurate trading
records for compliance and reporting purposes.
- Monitor and confirm transactions: To ensure successful transaction execution
and to detect any
potential issues or discrepancies.
3.3 Improvement of Services
We use your data to enhance our platform and provide a better user experience:
- Platform performance analysis: To monitor how the platform is used and identify
any
performance issues, such as latency, bugs, or errors, in order to improve its overall
functionality.
- User experience optimization: To analyze user behavior on the platform and
identify areas for
improvement, ensuring the platform meets your needs more effectively.
- Feature development: To inform the development of new features, tools, and
functionalities that
align with user demands and improve the overall experience.
3.4 Marketing and Communication
With your explicit consent, we use your data to communicate with you about promotions
and
updates:
- Marketing communications: To send newsletters, special offers, and promotions
related to
Arbitrage Markets services, such as new product launches or changes in platform offerings.
- Platform updates: To inform you of important changes to platform policies,
terms, or
functionality that may affect your use of the service.
- Personalized offers: To provide you with tailored recommendations or
promotional content
based on your activity and preferences on the platform.
You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications at any time by following the
unsubscribe
instructions in each communication or by contacting us directly.
3.5 Compliance and Legal Requirements
We use your personal information to comply with legal, regulatory, and compliance
obligations,
including:
- KYC/AML procedures: To verify your identity, perform due diligence, and comply
with anti-money
laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) regulations.
- Responding to legal requests: To respond to inquiries from regulatory
authorities, law
enforcement agencies, or in connection with any legal process.
- Recordkeeping and audits: To maintain accurate records for auditing purposes,
ensure
compliance with financial regulations, and assist with any regulatory reviews or investigations.
Your information is crucial for maintaining a safe, compliant, and legally compliant
trading
environment on Arbitrage Markets.
4. Data Sharing & Disclosure
At Arbitrage Markets, we respect your privacy and only share your data when necessary
to
provide our services, comply with legal obligations, or facilitate business operations. This section
outlines the circumstances under which your information may be shared.
4.1 Third-Party Service Providers
To ensure the smooth operation of our platform, we may share your data with trusted
third-party
partners, including:
- Cryptocurrency exchanges: When executing trades or transferring assets, we may
share
necessary transaction details with partner exchanges to facilitate trading.
- Payment processors: To process deposits, withdrawals, and fiat transactions,
your financial
details may be shared with banks, payment gateways, or fiat on-ramp providers.
- Analytics and security providers: We may share non-personal, aggregated data
with analytics
services to improve our platform’s performance. Additionally, cybersecurity firms may receive
certain data for fraud detection and risk mitigation purposes.
These third parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and are required to
handle your data
securely and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.
4.2 Legal Compliance
In certain situations, we may be required to disclose your personal information for
legal or
regulatory reasons, including:
- Compliance with laws and regulations: We may share your data with government
agencies,
financial regulators, or law enforcement if required by law.
- Regulatory investigations and audits: To comply with financial regulations, we
may need to
provide information to authorities conducting investigations or audits.
- Fraud prevention and security enforcement: If we suspect fraudulent activity,
money laundering,
or security threats, we may share relevant data with authorities or affected third parties.
- Responding to legal actions: If Arbitrage Markets is involved in litigation or
receives legal
requests such as subpoenas, we may disclose necessary information as required.
We will always assess the legitimacy of such requests before sharing any data and
ensure that
any disclosure is legally justified.
4.3 Corporate Transactions
If Arbitrage Markets undergoes any changes in ownership or business structure, your
data may be
transferred as part of the transition. This includes:
- Mergers or acquisitions: If our company merges with or is acquired by another
entity, user data
may be shared or transferred as part of the business transaction.
- Business restructuring: In case of a reorganization, joint venture, or
spin-off, relevant data may
be disclosed to ensure business continuity.
- Asset sales or transfers: If Arbitrage Markets sells a portion of its assets or
business operations,
user data related to those assets may be shared with the new entity.
In the event of any such transactions, we will take appropriate measures to ensure
that your data
remains protected and that any new entity upholds similar privacy standards.
5. Data Retention
At Arbitrage Markets, we retain user data only for as long as necessary to fulfill
legal, regulatory,
and operational requirements. This section outlines our policies regarding data storage, retention
periods, and user rights related to data deletion.
5.1 Retention Period for Personal Data
We store and maintain your personal data for the following periods:
- Active Accounts: As long as your account remains open and in use, we will
retain your personal
and transactional data to ensure smooth platform functionality.
- Inactive or Closed Accounts: After account closure or inactivity, we may retain
certain data for
regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, fraud prevention, and legal obligations.
- Legal and Regulatory Requirements: Financial and transactional records are
typically retained
for a minimum of 5–7 years, as required by Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer
(KYC), and other financial regulations.
5.2 Criteria for Data Retention
The duration for which we retain personal data is based on the following factors:
- Legal and compliance obligations: We retain data as required by financial, tax,
and regulatory
laws in relevant jurisdictions.
- User account activity: If an account remains active, we keep data to ensure
continued access
and functionality.
- Fraud prevention and dispute resolution: To protect against fraudulent
activities and resolve
potential disputes, certain data may be stored beyond the active account period.
Once the applicable retention period expires, we securely delete or anonymize the
data, ensuring
it is no longer personally identifiable.
5.3 Data Deletion & Account Termination
Users may request the deletion of their personal data or account by contacting
Arbitrage Markets
through official support channels. However, data deletion is subject to the following conditions:
- Regulatory restrictions: If data is required to be retained under financial or
compliance laws, we
cannot process the deletion request until the mandatory retention period ends.
- Pending transactions or disputes: If your account has unresolved transactions,
disputes, or
outstanding liabilities, we may delay data deletion until the matter is fully resolved.
- Certain non-identifiable data may be retained: In some cases, we may retain
anonymized or
aggregated data for research, security, or analytics purposes.
Upon successful processing of a deletion request, we will remove or anonymize your
data in
accordance with industry standards while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory
requirements.
6. Data Security
At Arbitrage Markets, we prioritize the security of user data and implement
industry-standard
measures to protect it from unauthorized access, misuse, and loss. However, while we take
extensive precautions, no system is entirely immune to security threats. This section outlines our
data protection protocols, limitations, and user responsibilities in maintaining security.
6.1 Security Measures Implemented
We employ multiple layers of security to safeguard user data, including:
- Encryption: All sensitive user data, including personal and financial
information, is encrypted
both in transit and at rest using industry-standard encryption protocols.
- Secure Servers: Our platform is hosted on secure servers with firewalls,
intrusion detection, and
continuous monitoring to prevent unauthorized access.
- Access Controls: We enforce strict access policies, ensuring that only
authorized personnel can
access user data, and only for legitimate operational purposes.
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Where applicable, we encourage or require
users to enable
MFA for added account security.
- Regular Security Audits: We conduct routine security assessments, vulnerability
testing, and
compliance audits to maintain platform integrity.
6.2 Limitations of Security
While we employ robust security protocols, users must acknowledge that:
- No online system is 100% secure: Despite our best efforts, there is always a
potential risk of
security breaches, cyberattacks, or system vulnerabilities.
- External factors may compromise security: Third-party services, exchange
integrations, or user-end vulnerabilities (e.g., malware, phishing attacks) may pose security
risks beyond our control.
- Users should take proactive security measures: We strongly encourage users to
follow best
practices to protect their accounts and personal data.
6.3 User Responsibilities in Maintaining Security
To enhance account security and reduce risks, users must:
- Keep login credentials confidential: Users must not share their passwords, API
keys, or any
authentication details with anyone.
- Use strong passwords: A unique, complex password should be used, and it should
be changed
periodically.
- Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): This provides an additional layer of
protection against
unauthorized access.
- Beware of phishing and scams: Users should be cautious of suspicious emails,
fake websites,
or fraudulent communication claiming to be from Arbitrage Markets.
- Regularly update security settings: Keeping devices, browsers, and
authentication methods up
to date reduces vulnerability to attacks.
In the event of a suspected security breach, users must immediately notify Arbitrage
Markets so
that appropriate action can be taken.
7. User Rights
At Arbitrage Markets, we recognize and respect users’ rights concerning their
personal data. In
compliance with applicable privacy laws, users are entitled to request access, correction,
deletion, and control over their personal information. Below is an overview of these rights and how
users can exercise them.
7.1 Access to Personal Data
Users have the right to request a copy of the personal data Arbitrage Markets holds
about them.
This includes:
- Basic account details: (e.g., name, email, contact information).
- Transactional history: including deposits, withdrawals, and trading activity.
- Compliance data: Any other data collected as part of KYC/AML compliance.
To request access, users must submit a formal request through our support portal and
provide
identity verification for security reasons.
7.2 Correction of Personal Information
- If users believe that any of their personal data is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated, they
may
request corrections or updates.
- Personal information such as name, email, and phone number can often be updated within the
user’s account settings.
- For certain data, such as KYC documentation, users may be required to submit verification
documents to process the correction request.
7.3 Data Deletion Requests
Users can request the deletion of their personal data; however, this is subject to:
- Regulatory and compliance obligations: Certain financial and transactional data
must be
retained for a minimum of 5–7 years as per anti-money laundering (AML) and financial
regulations.
- Pending transactions or disputes: If an account has unresolved disputes or
transactions,
deletion may be delayed until the matter is settled.
Once the retention period expires, Arbitrage Markets will securely delete or
anonymize the data.
7.4 Opt-out of Marketing Communications
- Users may opt out of receiving promotional emails, newsletters, or other marketing
communications at any time by:
- Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in marketing emails.
- Updating communication preferences within their account settings.
- Contacting customer support to request removal from marketing lists.
- However, users will continue to receive non-marketing communications, such as transactional
updates, security alerts, and service notifications.
7.5 Data Portability
- Users have the right to request a copy of their personal data in a structured, commonly used,
and
machine-readable format. This allows users to transfer their data to another service provider if
desired.
- Requests for data portability can be submitted through customer support.
- Data will be provided in a secure format and may require identity verification before
processing.
7.6 Exercising User Rights
To exercise any of the rights above, users must:
- Submit a request through Arbitrage Markets’ official support channels.
- Provide identity verification to prevent unauthorized access to personal data.
- Allow for reasonable processing time as per legal and operational requirements.
Arbitrage Markets is committed to responding to user requests in accordance with
applicable
privacy regulations while ensuring compliance with legal and security obligations.
8.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on a user’s device (computer, tablet, or
smartphone) when
visiting our platform. They help us recognize users, remember preferences, and optimize services.
Similar tracking technologies, such as web beacons and pixels, function similarly to cookies.
8.2 Types of Cookies Used
- Necessary Cookies:
- Essential for website operation and security.
- Enable functions like logging in, session management, and fraud prevention.
- Cannot be disabled as they are required for the platform to function properly.
- Performance & Analytics Cookies:
- Collect data on website usage to help improve platform performance.
- Track metrics such as page load times, user navigation patterns, and system performance.
- Example: Google Analytics or similar tools for traffic analysis.
- Functionality Cookies:
- Store user preferences, such as language, theme, and login details.
- Enhance user experience by personalizing platform interactions.
- Advertising & Targeting Cookies:
- Used for marketing purposes, including displaying relevant ads and measuring campaign
effectiveness.
- May be placed by third-party partners such as ad networks or social media platforms.
8.3 How Users Can Control or Disable Cookies
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow users to block or delete cookies. Users
can adjust these
settings in their browser’s privacy section.
- Opt-Out Options: For analytics and advertising cookies, users may opt out via
third-party
services such as Google Ads Settings or Network Advertising Initiative.
- Platform Settings: Some features may allow users to customize cookie
preferences directly
within the Arbitrage Markets platform.
However, disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of the platform,
including login
access, security features, and personalized settings.
For further information on how we use cookies and tracking technologies, users can
contact
Arbitrage Markets’ support team or review our full Cookies Policy (if applicable).
9. Third-Party Links
At Arbitrage Markets, our platform may contain links to third-party websites,
applications, or
services. These links are provided for user convenience and do not imply any endorsement or
affiliation with those third parties.
9.1 No Responsibility for Third-Party Privacy Practices
- Arbitrage Markets is not responsible for how third-party websites collect,
store, or use user
data.
- When users click on external links and leave our platform, they are subject to the privacy
policies and terms of use of those third parties.
- We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit before
providing personal information.
If users have concerns about any third-party service linked from Arbitrage Markets,
they should
contact the third-party provider directly.
10. International Data Transfers
As a global platform, Arbitrage Markets may store, process, or transfer user data
across different
jurisdictions. This means user data may be transferred to and processed in countries with
different data protection laws than their country of residence.
10.1 How Data is Transferred & Processed
- Data may be stored on secure servers located in multiple regions, including but not limited to
the UAE, Europe, and Asia.
- In some cases, data may be shared with third-party service providers (e.g., cloud hosting,
payment processors, compliance partners) that operate in various jurisdictions.
10.2 User Consent to International Data Transfers
- By using Arbitrage Markets, users acknowledge and consent to the transfer and processing of
their personal data outside their home country.
- We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect user data, including encryption,
compliance with data protection regulations, and contractual agreements with service providers.
- If users have concerns about data transfers, they may contact us to understand the measures
we take to safeguard their data.
11. Changes to the Privacy Policy
11.1 Right to Modify the Policy
- Arbitrage Markets reserves the right to update, modify, or revise this Privacy Policy at any
time to
reflect changes in legal, regulatory, or operational requirements.
11.2 Notification of Changes
- Users will be notified of significant changes through email, platform announcements, or direct
notifications.
- The date of the latest revision will be displayed at the bottom of the Privacy Policy for
transparency.
11.3 User Acceptance of Changes
- Continued use of the platform after a Privacy Policy update constitutes acceptance of the
revised terms.
- If users do not agree with any changes, they may choose to stop using the platform and request
account deletion.
12. Contact Information
At Arbitrage Markets, we value user privacy and are committed to addressing any
questions or
concerns regarding our privacy policy and data practices.
12.1 How to Contact Us
- If users have any inquiries about how their personal data is collected, stored, or used, they
can
reach out to our privacy team through the following channels:
- Website: arbitrage.market (Privacy Policy
Section)
12.2 Response Time
- We aim to respond to privacy-related inquiries within 7 business days.
- For urgent matters, users should include “Privacy Inquiry – Urgent” in the subject line of their
email.
12.3 Data Protection Officer (DPO)
- For regulatory matters, users may contact our designated Data Protection Officer (DPO) at:
- Email: [email protected]
For any legal or compliance-related concerns, users should refer to our Terms of Use
or reach out
to our Legal Team through the above channels.