Last Updated: [23/11/2024]

KINGSGATE  Data Protection Policy

Introduction

At KINGSGATE, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Data Protection Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you interact with our services. We comply with applicable data protection laws and regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant local data protection laws.
By using KINGSGATE services, you agree to the collection, use, and processing of your personal data as described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

Contact information: Name, email address, phone number, business details
Operational data: Merchant volume, traffic, GEO, and other relevant operational data
Usage data: Information on how you use our website and services, including IP addresses, cookies, and device details
Communication records: Emails, support interactions, and other communications with our team

We do not collect sensitive personal data unless required to do so in compliance with our regulatory obligations.

How We Use Your Information

We use the personal data we collect for the following purposes:

To provide our services: Managing your account, processing payments, offering K-OS system functionality, and supporting your merchant operations
To communicate with you: Sending relevant updates, notifications, and necessary operational correspondence
To ensure compliance: Complying with legal and regulatory obligations, including AML (Anti-Money Laundering), KYC (Know Your Customer), and fraud prevention
To improve our services: Analyzing trends and usage data to enhance our offerings and customer experience

Data Sharing

We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. However, we may share your information with the following entities:

Third-party providers: Payment service providers, risk management, compliance, and fraud detection services, as necessary to provide our services
Regulatory authorities: Where required by law or regulation
Legal obligations: If we are compelled to disclose personal data to comply with legal processes, such as court orders or government requests

Any third parties we share your data with are bound by confidentiality obligations and are prohibited from using your personal data for any purposes other than providing services to KINGSGATE.

Data Security

We implement a range of technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data
against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:  

Encryption of sensitive data
Secure data storage solutions
Regular security audits and assessments
Access controls and secure authentication procedures

Despite these measures, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot ensure its absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. The length of time we keep your data will vary depending on the nature of the data and its usage.
Once the data is no longer necessary for these purposes, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

Your Data Protection Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:  

Right to access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Right to correction: You can request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to deletion: You can request the deletion of your data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
Right to restriction: You can request the restriction of processing of your personal data in specific circumstances.
Right to portability: You can request that your personal data be transferred to another data controller in a machine-readable format.
Right to object: You can object to the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances, including for marketing purposes.

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

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect usage data, improve our website, and offer you a personalized experience. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as outlined in our Cookie Policy

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Data Protection Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Data Protection Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:   KINGSGATE   Email: contact@kingsgatemerchant.com

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