Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 5 October 2020
This Privacy Policy ("Policy") outlines how Stork Capital Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses personal information from users ("you," "your") through our website, www.storkcapitalinc.com (the "Website"), and the services offered through the Website (collectively, the "Services"). By using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.
Collection of Information
We collect personal and financial information from you in several ways when you interact with the Services. These include, but are not limited to:
Information You Provide Directly:
- Personal Information: Your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other identifying details.
- Financial Information: Payment details such as bank account numbers, credit or debit card information, and transaction details.
- Transaction Data: Information about your use of the Services, such as transaction history, amounts transferred, and accounts used.
Information Collected Automatically:
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We utilize cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect data on your interactions with our Website. Cookies allow us to enhance your experience, save preferences, and track user engagement.
- Log Data: We collect log information, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, the pages you visit, and the time spent on each page.
You may control the use of cookies by adjusting your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Services.
Use of Information
We use the information we collect to deliver, operate, and improve our Services. Specifically, we use your information to:
- Process Transactions: Ensure seamless financial transactions and provide transaction confirmations, receipts, and history.
- Communications: Send notifications about updates, security alerts, technical notices, and other administrative messages.
- Customer Support: Respond to inquiries, provide technical support, and address requests.
- Service Improvement: Analyze usage trends and improve our Services, functionality, and user experience.
- Security & Compliance: Monitor suspicious activities, prevent fraud, and maintain legal and regulatory compliance.
- Marketing: With your consent, send promotional materials or updates regarding services that may interest you.
Disclosure of Information
We share your information with third parties only in limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who help us manage and enhance our Services, including payment processors and IT infrastructure providers. These partners are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Obligations: We will disclose information to comply with U.S. law, respond to legal processes (e.g., subpoenas, court orders), or as required by regulatory authorities such as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
- Business Transactions: In case of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, we may transfer personal information to the relevant third parties, provided that they adhere to similar privacy and data protection standards.
- Protection of Rights: To enforce our terms of service or policies, or to protect the rights, privacy, and safety of Stork Capital Inc., our users, or the public.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When your data is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Your Privacy Rights
In compliance with applicable U.S. privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other state-specific laws, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you and to understand how we process it.
- Right to Rectification: If your information is inaccurate or incomplete, you may request corrections.
- Right to Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., ongoing legal obligations).
- Right to Restrict Processing: You may ask us to limit the use of your personal data in certain scenarios.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sales: You have the right to opt out of any "sale" of personal information as defined under CCPA.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on your consent for processing, you may withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@storkcapitalinc.com. We will respond to your request in compliance with U.S. federal and state laws.
Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed toward children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@storkcapitalinc.com. We will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, firewalls, and secure socket layer (SSL) technology. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
U.S. Regulatory Compliance
As a U.S.-based company, Stork Capital Inc. adheres to the following regulations:
- Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA): We are compliant with GLBA, which requires us to protect the confidentiality of financial data and provide a privacy notice explaining our information-sharing practices.
- Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): We comply with SEC regulations regarding the handling of client financial data.
- Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA): Where applicable, we comply with FCRA in the event we collect or provide data for credit reporting purposes.
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): For California residents, we adhere to CCPA regulations that grant additional rights to access, delete, and opt out of the sale of personal data.
International Users
If you are accessing the Services from outside the U.S., please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S., where data protection and privacy regulations may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using the Services, you consent to this transfer.
Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal obligations, or for other operational reasons. When we make significant updates, we will provide notice through the Services or by other means such as email notifications. Your continued use of the Services after such changes are made will signify your acceptance of the revised Policy.
Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Policy, you can contact us at:
- Stork Capital Inc
- Email: privacy@storkcapitalinc.com
- Website: www.storkcapitalinc.com