Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 19, 2025

Introduction

At Hikari Nova, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, mobile applications, and trading services (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using our Services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services.

Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Services, including:

Personal Information

Personal information is information that identifies you as an individual. We may collect the following personal information:

  • Contact information (name, email address, phone number, postal address)
  • Account information (username, password)
  • Financial information (bank account details, payment card information)
  • Identity verification information (government-issued ID, date of birth, tax identification number)
  • Employment information (employer name, job title)

Usage Information

We automatically collect information about your interactions with our Services, including:

  • Log data (IP address, browser type, operating system, referring/exit pages, date/time stamps)
  • Device information (device type, unique device identifier)
  • Location information (general location based on IP address)
  • Trading activity (trading history, account balances, transaction records)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect about you for various purposes, including:

  • Providing, maintaining, and improving our Services
  • Processing transactions and managing your account
  • Verifying your identity and complying with regulatory requirements
  • Communicating with you about your account, updates, and promotional offers
  • Monitoring and analyzing usage patterns and trends
  • Detecting, preventing, and addressing fraud, security breaches, and technical issues
  • Enforcing our Terms of Service and other legal rights

Information Sharing

We may share your information with the following third parties:

  • Service providers who perform services on our behalf (payment processors, identity verification services, cloud hosting providers)
  • Financial institutions and trading partners necessary to complete transactions
  • Legal and regulatory authorities when required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business partners with your consent or when necessary to provide services you have requested

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for any activities that occur under your account. Please notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information in certain circumstances.
  • Restriction: You may request that we restrict the processing of your personal information.
  • Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Objection: You may object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Information" section.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and to remember your preferences. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website.

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential cookies: Necessary for the operation of our Services
  • Analytical cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our Services
  • Functional cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
  • Targeting cookies: Deliver relevant advertisements and track their effectiveness

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our Services.

International Data Transfers

We may transfer your personal information to countries other than the one in which you reside. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country of residence. When we transfer your information internationally, we take appropriate safeguards to ensure the protection of your personal information.

Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.

Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website or through other communications. Your continued use of our Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at contact@hikarinova.com.