Introduction
PropFirmJournal ("PFJ", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, www.propfirmjournal.com, or use our services.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you use our services:
Personal Information: Your name, email address, and payment information when you create an account or make purchases.
Usage Data: Information about how you access and interact with our services, such as your IP address, browser type, and operating system.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: PFJ uses cookies to track your activity on our website to improve your user experience.
KYC and Onboarding Information: If required by our payment partners for redemption of PFJ Points for cash, you may need to complete Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures, which could involve providing additional identification and verification details.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect from you to:
Process and manage your account and PFJ Points;
Improve our website and services;
Communicate with you regarding your account, promotions, or updates;
Detect and prevent fraudulent activity;
Facilitate the onboarding and KYC process with our payment partners, if necessary for the redemption of PFJ Points for cash;
Maintain legal and regulatory compliance;
Operate, audit, improve, optimize, and provide you with our services;
Provide customer service and support;
Enhance security, monitor and verify identity or service access, combat fraud, spam, malware, or other network, and /or information security risks;
Detect bugs, report errors, and perform activities to maintain the quality or safety of our services;
Conduct research and development;
Understand you and your preferences to enhance and personalize your experience;
Personalize ads and display and measure engagement with advertisements across different devices and sites.
Disclosure of Information
We may share your information with:
Third-Party Service Providers: To help with processing payments, managing data, or running analytics.
Payment Partners: To facilitate the onboarding and KYC process if required for cash redemptions of PFJ Points.
Affiliated Firms: For the purpose of tracking and processing PFJ Points claims.
Legal Authorities: If required to comply with a legal obligation or protect our rights.
We may share and disclose your information:
As part of our participation with third party analytics partners to monitor and analyze Web traffic and to keep track of user behavior on this site.
We may share and disclose anonymized, aggregated Usage Data without restriction for any legitimate business purpose.
Transfer Outside Country of Residence. In general, any Personal Information we may collect may be stored and processed in our servers located in the United States or in any other country in which we, or our affiliates, subsidiaries, or agents maintain facilities. By using this site, you consent to any such transfer of Personal Information outside your country of residence to any such location.
Data Security
We use commercially reasonable methods of protecting your personal information. Although, we cannot guarantee the safety and/or security of any personal information. Furthermore, transmission of personal information cannot be made completely secure. For that reason, you agree to transmit personal information to us solely at your own risk. If you believe your personal information is being improperly used by PFJ or any third party, please immediately notify us at [email protected].
Data Retention
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the services or as required by law. KYC-related data may be retained in accordance with legal or regulatory requirements from our payment partners.
Your Rights
You may access, correct, or delete your personal information at any time by logging into your account or contacting us. You can also opt-out of marketing communications by following the unsubscribe link in the emails we send. For further information on your privacy rights, please review the guidelines provided in your state or country.
Cookies
PFJ uses cookies to collect information about your activity on our website. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including affiliated firms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. For further information refer to our Terms of Use.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the service after any changes will constitute your acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the form on our website or [email protected].
Updated: November 18, 2024