Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 15, 2023
1. Overview
Fern Investbury values user privacy and follows applicable data protection principles. This document outlines how personal information may be collected, used, and stored when interacting with the platform and its digital services in Ireland.
2. What We Collect
We may collect several categories of personal information, including:
- Identity & Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and related contact details
- Account Data: Information required to maintain platform access and account functionality
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and interaction data
- Tracking Technologies: Cookies and similar tools used to support platform performance
3. Why We Use It
Your information may be processed in order to:
- Maintain secure platform access
- Provide account-related services and platform functionality
- Comply with applicable regulatory requirements
- Notify users about service updates or operational changes
- Improve the performance and usability of platform tools
- Detect suspicious behaviour and maintain platform security
- Provide informational communications where consent has been given
4. How Long We Keep Your Information
Personal data is retained only for the period necessary to support operational requirements and comply with applicable legal obligations. When retention is no longer required, data may be removed or anonymised.
5. Data Security Measures
To protect stored information, the platform applies common security practices including:
- Encryption technologies for data transmission
- Restricted internal access based on operational roles
- Periodic infrastructure and security reviews
- Secure hosting and server infrastructure
6. Your Rights
Depending on applicable regulations, users may have certain rights regarding their personal data, including the ability to:
- Request access to stored information
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request removal of personal information
- Restrict or object to certain processing activities
- Request data portability where applicable
- Withdraw previously granted consent
7. Working with Service Providers
Fern Investbury may work with external service providers that support infrastructure, analytics, and technical platform operations. These partners are required to follow appropriate confidentiality and data protection standards.
8. Analytics
Analytical tools may be used to understand general platform activity, identify technical issues, and improve system functionality. Data used for analytics is processed in an aggregated or anonymised form whenever possible.
9. Children’s Data
The platform is intended for individuals aged 18 or older. If personal information from a minor is identified, steps may be taken to remove such data.
10. Policy Updates
This privacy policy may be updated periodically to reflect operational or regulatory changes. Updated versions will be published on this page together with the revised date.
11. Contact Information
For privacy-related enquiries regarding the Fern Investbury platform, please contact: [email protected]