This privacy policy ("policy") will help you understand how Scotchstone Capital, as defined in the Disclaimer on this website ("us", "we", "our"), uses and protects the data you provide to us when you visit and use this website.

We reserve the right to change this policy at any given time. If you want to make sure that you are up to date with the latest changes, we advise you to frequently visit this page.

The Data We Collect About You

Personal data, or personal information, means any information about an individual from which that person can be identified. It does not include data where the identity has been removed (anonymous data). We may collect, use, store and transfer different kinds of personal data about you which we have grouped together follows:

• Identity data includes first name, last name, username or similar identifier, title and gender.
• Contact data includes email address and telephone number.
• Technical data includes internet protocol (IP) address, your login data, browser type and version, time zone setting and location, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform and other technology on the devices you use to access this website.
• Profile data includes your username and password, your interests, preferences and feedback.
• Usage data includes information about how you use our website and services.
•  Marketing and communications data includes your preferences in receiving marketing from us and our third parties and your communication preferences.

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

•          Your consent, which you may withdraw at any time.
•          The necessity for the performance of a contract with you.
•          Compliance with legal obligations.
•          Our legitimate interests, provided these do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.

Safeguarding and Securing the Data

We are committed to securing your data and keeping it confidential.

Our Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files that provide information regarding the device used by a visitor. Where used, cookies are downloaded to your device and stored on your device. You can control the extent of the cookies by setting your preferences via the “Cookie Settings” button that appeared when you visited our website for the first time. You may, at any time, delete or configure cookies by configuring your internet browser. Please visit the dedicated help sections of your browser for information on cookie settings.

Restricting the Collection of your Personal Data

We will not unlawfully lease, sell or distribute your personal information to any third parties, unless we have your permission or unless it is legally required. You have the right to ask to restrict the use and collection of your personal data.

Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject, you have the following rights:

•          The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
•          The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
•          The right to erasure – You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
•          The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
•          The right to object to processing – You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
•          The right to data portability – You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organisation, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
•          The right to withdraw consent at any time – Where we are relying on your consent to process your personal data, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us by email at: enquiries@scotchstone-capital.com

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not addressed to anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from persons under the age of 18. If we discover that a person under the age of 18 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information immediately. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take necessary actions.

International Data Transfers

Your information, including personal data that we collect from you, may be transferred to, stored at, and processed by us outside the country in which you reside, where data protection and privacy regulations may not offer the same level of protection as in other parts of the world. By using our services, you agree to this transfer, storing, or processing. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this policy.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.