Privacy Policy

Last updated: 12 August 2021

Astoria Capital Markets ("Astoria Capital Markets Inc," "we," "us," or "our") understands the importance of protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect from and about you when you access or use our website located at https://www.astoriacapitalma.com (the "Website") and the services offered thereon (collectively, the "Services"). It also explains how we use, disclose, and safeguard your information, along with the choices you have regarding your data.

1. Information Collection and Use

1.1. Personal Information: When you visit the Site, we may collect certain personal information from you, such as your name, email address, and payment information. We use this information to provide you with the services offered on the Site, process your transactions, and communicate with you about your account.

1.2. Log Data: We may also collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Site ("Log Data"). This Log Data may include information such as your computer's Internet Protocol ("IP") address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our Site that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other statistics. We use this information to analyze trends, administer the Site, track users' movements around the Site, and gather demographic information about our user base.

1.3. Cookies: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Site and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Site.

2. Use of Information

2.1. We may use the personal information we collect for various purposes, including but not limited to:

• Providing and maintaining the Site;
• Processing transactions and payments;
• Communicating with you about your account and transactions;
• Personalizing your experience on the Site;
• Analyzing usage trends and improving the Site's functionality;
• Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues;
• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Unlike many other financial platforms, Astoria Capital Markets operates under a strict principle of non-disclosure. We do not share or sell your personal information to any third-party companies, marketing agencies, or other external entities. Your data remains secure within Astoria Capital Markets's systems and is solely used for the purposes outlined above.

4. Data Security

Astoria Capital Markets prioritizes the security of your information. We implement robust security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption: We employ industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal information in transit and at rest.
• Access Controls: We restrict access to your information to authorized personnel who require it to fulfill their job responsibilities.
• Regular Security Reviews: We conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify and address any potential vulnerabilities.

5. Links to Other Sites

5.1. Our Site may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

6. Children's Privacy

6.1. Our Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 18 ("Children"). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

7.1. We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

8. Contact Us

8.1. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].