1. General Provisions
1.1. This Privacy Policy is effective for all information that Apex Trader Funding (“we”, “our”, or “the Company”) may collect about you (“user”, “you”) on the website ApexTraderFunding.com or ATF.com and associated subdomains.
1.2. By using our website and services, you consent to the collection and use of information as outlined in this policy.
1.3. We reserve the right to change this policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of our site following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
2. Key Terms Used in the Policy
2.1. Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
2.2. Processing: Any operation performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means.
2.3. Data Subject: The natural person whose personal data is being processed.
2.4. Data Controller: Apex Trader Funding, which determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.
2.5. Data Processor: A natural or legal person who processes personal data on behalf of the Data Controller.
3. Rights and Obligations of the Data Controller
3.1. Rights of Apex Trader Funding:
a) Collect, use, and process personal data as outlined in this policy.
b) Share data with third parties as necessary for the provision of services.
c) Use data for analytics, marketing, and service improvement.
3.2. Obligations of Apex Trader Funding:
a) Protect personal data from unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure.
b) Inform users of any changes to this privacy policy.
c) Respond to user requests regarding their personal data.
d) Comply with applicable data protection laws and regulations.
4. Rights and Obligations of Data Subjects
4.1. Rights of Users:
a) Access their personal data held by the Company.
b) Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
c) Request deletion of their personal data.
d) Opt-out of marketing communications.
e) Withdraw consent for data processing at any time.
4.2. Obligations of Users:
a) Provide accurate and up-to-date personal information.
b) Inform the Company of any changes to their personal data.
c) Comply with the terms of service and this privacy policy.
5. Principles of Personal Data Processing
5.1. Lawfulness, Fairness, and Transparency: We process personal data lawfully, fairly, and in a transparent manner.
5.2. Purpose Limitation: We collect personal data for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes and do not process it in a manner incompatible with those purposes.
5.3. Data Minimization: We limit personal data collection to what is necessary for the purposes for which it is processed.
5.4. Accuracy: We take reasonable steps to ensure personal data is accurate and kept up to date.
5.5. Storage Limitation: We keep personal data in a form that permits identification of data subjects for no longer than necessary for the purposes of processing.
5.6. Integrity and Confidentiality: We process personal data in a manner that ensures appropriate security, including protection against unauthorized or unlawful processing and accidental loss, destruction, or damage.
6. Conditions for Personal Data Processing
6.1. We process personal data under the following conditions:
a) The data subject has given consent to the processing of their personal data.
b) Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with the data subject.
c) Processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation.
d) Processing is necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person.
e) Processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest.
f) Processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the controller or by a third party.
7. Collection, Storage, Transfer, and Other Types of Personal Data Processing
7.1. Data Collection Methods:
a) Information provided by users when registering an account.
b) Information collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies.
c) Information provided when using our services or contacting customer support.
d) Information from third-party sources, such as social media platforms.
7.2. Types of Personal Data Collected:
Data Type | Examples |
Identification Information | Name, email address, phone number |
Financial Information | Payment details, transaction history |
Technical Data | IP address, browser type, device information |
Usage Data | Pages visited, features used, time spent on site |
Communication Data | Customer support inquiries, survey responses |
7.3. Data Storage:
a) Personal data is stored on secure servers with encryption.
b) We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
c) User account information is retained as long as the account is active or as needed to provide services.
7.4. Data Transfer:
a) We may transfer data to third-party service providers who assist in operating our website and services.
b) All third-party providers are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of personal data.
c) We may transfer data to comply with legal obligations or enforce our terms of service.
7.5. Other Types of Processing:
a) Analytics: We use data to analyze user behavior and improve our services.
b) Marketing: With user consent, we may use data for targeted advertising and email marketing.
c) Customer Support: We process data to respond to user inquiries and resolve issues.
8. Confidentiality of Personal Data
8.1. We maintain the confidentiality of personal data by:
a) Implementing technical and organizational security measures.
b) Restricting access to personal data to authorized personnel only.
c) Requiring employees and third-party processors to sign confidentiality agreements.
d) Regularly reviewing and updating our security practices.
8.2. Security Measures:
a) Encryption of data in transit and at rest.
b) Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
c) Multi-factor authentication for access to sensitive systems.
d) Firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
8.3. Data Breach Procedures:
a) We have a data breach response plan in place.
b) In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by law.
c) We will investigate the cause of the breach and take steps to prevent future occurrences.
9. Final Provisions
9.1. This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, United States of America.
9.2. If any provision of this policy is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.
9.3. For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: