Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 26, 2025
Stonks Ltd. (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website Stonks.co.uk (the “Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site or use our services. By accessing or using Stonks.co.uk, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
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1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
1.1 Personal Information
– Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, or postal address when you voluntarily provide them (e.g., through forms, account registration, or inquiries).
– Account Information: Username, password, and other details if you create an account on our Site.
– Payment Information: Billing details (e.g., credit card or bank account information) if you make purchases or subscribe to services, processed via secure third-party payment providers.
1.2 Non-Personal Information
– Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Site, such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the Site.
– Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze Site performance, and deliver personalized content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
1.3 Information from Third Parties
– We may receive information about you from third-party services (e.g., social media platforms or analytics providers) if you link your accounts or interact with us through those platforms.
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2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
– To provide, maintain, and improve the Site and our services.
– To process transactions and fulfill orders or requests.
– To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and sending updates, newsletters, or promotional materials (with your consent where required).
– To analyze usage trends and optimize the Site’s functionality.
– To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights, property, or safety, as well as that of our users.
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3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
– Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist us in operating the Site, processing payments, or providing analytics (e.g., hosting providers, payment processors). These parties are contractually obligated to protect your data.
– Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or legal process (e.g., court order), or to protect against fraud or harm.
– Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
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4. Your Rights and Choices
Under applicable data protection laws, you may have the following rights:
– Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
– Rectification: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal exceptions).
– Restriction: Ask us to limit how we process your data.
– Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
– Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@stonks.co.uk. We will respond within the timeframes required by law.
You may also opt out of marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us directly at support@stonks.co.uk.
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5. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
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7. International Data Transfers
Stonks Ltd. is based in the United Kingdom. If you are located outside the UK, your information may be transferred to and processed in the UK or other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, to protect your data in accordance with UK GDPR.
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8. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
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9. Children’s Privacy
Stonks.co.uk is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected such data, we will take steps to delete it.
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10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
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11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Stonks Ltd.
Email: support@stonks.co.uk
Address: Grange Business Centre, Sheffield, United Kingdom
Alternatively, you may lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk if you believe we have not handled your data appropriately.