Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 7, 2025
1. Introduction
adapfin Technologies LLC ("adapfin.," "we," "us," or "our") is a Delaware limited‑liability company that develops and operates the adapfin.com website and any associated portals or online services (collectively, the "Site"). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit or use the Site and describes your rights under both:
- GDPR – Regulation (EU) 2016/679 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data.
- CCPA/CPRA – California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020.
This policy applies only to information collected via the Site; it does not apply to offline data collection.
2. Definitions
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Personal Data / Personal Information | Any information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked to an individual. |
| Processing | Any operation performed on Personal Data (collection, storage, use, disclosure, etc.). |
| Sell / Sale | Under CCPA, transferring Personal Information for monetary or other valuable consideration. We do not sell Personal Information. |
| Sensitive Personal Information | As defined by CPRA, e.g., precise geolocation, government IDs, financial data, etc. |
| Cookie | A small text file placed on your device to store data. |
3. Categories of Personal Data We Collect
| Category | Examples | Source | Purpose / Legal Basis* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identifiers | Name, email, postal address, phone, IP address | Direct from you; automatic (IP) | • Contract (GDPR Art 6 (1)(b)) – account & service delivery • Legitimate Interests (Art 6 (1)(f)) – security & fraud prevention |
| Commercial Information | Records of products/services purchased | Direct from you | Contract |
| Internet / Network Activity | Device type, browser, referring URL, pages viewed, session data | Automatic via cookies & similar tech | Legitimate Interests – analytics & Site performance |
| Sensitive Personal Information | IP origin used in security logs | Automatic | Legitimate Interests – protect IP & prevent misuse |
*Where CCPA applies, the equivalent basis is "business purpose" as defined in Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.140.
4. How We Use Personal Data
- Provide, operate, and maintain the Site
- Respond to inquiries or support requests
- Authenticate users and protect intellectual property (IP‑address monitoring, anti‑fraud)
- Improve Site performance, content, and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use
We never use Personal Data for automated decision‑making that produces legal or similarly significant effects without human involvement.
5. Cookies & Similar Technologies
We use:
- Essential Cookies – necessary for Site functionality (cannot be disabled).
- Performance & Analytics Cookies – help us understand usage (enabled only with your consent).
- Security Cookies – track IP origin to safeguard proprietary content and detect malicious activity.
Our cookie‑management banner lets you accept, reject, or fine‑tune non‑essential cookies at any time. You may also delete cookies via your browser settings; the Site will remain usable, but some features may be limited.
6. Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell Personal Information and we do not share it for cross‑context behavioral advertising.
We may disclose Personal Data to:
- Service Providers & Processors (e.g., hosting, analytics) bound by contractual confidentiality and data‑protection obligations.
- Legal Authorities when required to comply with laws, court orders, or to protect rights, safety, or property.
- Corporate Transactions – in connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales, subject to confidentiality commitments.
7. International Data Transfers
We are based in the United States. When transferring Personal Data from the European Economic Area (EEA), the UK, or Switzerland to the U.S. or other non‑adequate jurisdictions, we rely on:
- EU‑approved Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or UK Addendum, and/or
- Participation in the EU–U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF), if certified.
8. Data Retention
We retain Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy or as required by law (e.g., tax, accounting, regulatory obligations). After the retention period, data are securely deleted or anonymized.
9. Security Measures
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards—including encryption in transit and at rest, strict access controls, regular penetration testing, and security awareness training—to protect Personal Data. Nevertheless, we make no warranties or guarantees regarding the absolute security of data transmitted over the internet.
10. Your Rights
10.1 GDPR (EEA/UK)
You may exercise:
- Access – obtain a copy of your data.
- Rectification – correct inaccuracies.
- Erasure ("right to be forgotten").
- Restriction – suspend processing in certain cases.
- Portability – receive data in a structured, machine‑readable format.
- Objection – object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
- Withdraw Consent – at any time, where processing is based on consent.
10.2 CCPA/CPRA (California)
California residents may request:
- Right to Know – categories and specific pieces of Personal Information we collected.
- Right to Delete – request deletion, subject to exceptions.
- Right to Correct – inaccurate Personal Information.
- Right to Opt‑Out of Sharing (cross‑context advertising) – not applicable, as we do not share for this purpose.
- Right to Non‑Discrimination – we will not penalize you for exercising CCPA rights.
To exercise any right, contact us per Section 11. We will verify your identity (and, where applicable, your authorized agent) before fulfilling requests. GDPR requests are ordinarily answered within 1 month; CCPA requests within 45 days (extendable as permitted by law).
11. Contact Information
Digital Trust Officer (DTO)
adapfin technologies LLC
851 Duportail Rd., 2nd Fl.
Chesterbrook, PA 19087, USA
Email: privacy@adapfin.com
Tel: +1 215‑940‑6884
EEA/UK residents may lodge complaints with their local supervisory authority. California residents may contact the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) regarding unresolved complaints.
12. Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children. If you believe we have done so, please contact us to delete the information.
13. Third‑Party Links
The Site may contain links to third‑party sites. We do not control and are not responsible for those sites' privacy practices. Review each third party's privacy policy before providing Personal Data.
14. No Warranties or Guarantees
The Site and all information provided are offered "as is." To the fullest extent permitted by law, we expressly disclaim any warranties—express, implied, statutory, or otherwise—including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non‑infringement, or that the Site will be error‑free or secure.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy periodically to reflect legal, technical, or business changes. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date and, where material changes occur, provide prominent notice (e.g., banner or email). Your continued use of the Site after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
16. Governing Law
Except where pre‑empted by applicable privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA), this Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, USA, without regard to conflict‑of‑law principles.
Thank You for Trusting adapfin
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out using the contact details above.