Privacy Policy

VEGA Verification
Last Updated: November 14, 2025

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1. INTRODUCTION

VEGA Verification ("VEGA", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our Services.

Company Information:

  • Legal Name: VEGA Verification
  • Registered Office: Switzerland
  • Data Protection Contact: hello@vegaverified.com

This Privacy Policy complies with:

  • Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP)
  • EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • Applicable international data protection laws

2. SCOPE

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • Our website (vegaverified.com)
  • Verification application process
  • Blockchain certificates and public profiles
  • All related services and communications

3. DATA CONTROLLER

VEGA Verification is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

Contact:

  • Email: hello@vegaverified.com
  • Address: Switzerland

4. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

4.1 Personal Identification Information

When you apply for verification, we collect:

  • Full legal name or preferred trading brand name
  • Date of birth
  • Nationality
  • Residential address
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Government-issued ID (passport, driver's license, national ID)
  • Photo for identity verification (KYC)
4.2 Trading Data

We collect and process:

  • Trading account statements (minimum 12 months, PDF format)
  • Complete trade history (CSV export)
  • Wire transfer proof (bank transaction screenshot)
  • Broker account verification documents
  • Account numbers (for verification purposes only)
  • Performance metrics
4.3 Technical Data

We automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Referring URLs
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies
4.4 Communication Data

We collect:

  • Email correspondence
  • Support ticket information
  • Feedback and survey responses
  • Any other communications with VEGA
4.5 Payment Information

For billing purposes:

  • Payment method (processed by third-party payment processor)
  • Billing address
  • Transaction IDs

Note: We do NOT store credit card numbers. Payment processing is handled by PCI-DSS compliant third-party processors such as Stripe.

5. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

5.1 Primary Purposes

We use your data to:

  • Process verification applications
  • Conduct trading performance audits
  • Perform KYC identity verification
  • Detect fraud and prevent misconduct
  • Issue blockchain certificates
  • Create public verification profiles
  • Provide customer support
  • Process payments and refunds
5.2 Communication

We use your contact information to:

  • Send application status updates
  • Provide verification results
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Send important service announcements
  • Request additional documentation (if needed)
5.3 Marketing (Optional)

With your explicit consent, we may:

  • Send newsletters and product updates
  • Share educational content
  • Announce new features or services

You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.

5.4 Legal Compliance

We may use data to:

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Respond to regulatory inquiries
  • Enforce our Terms and Conditions
  • Protect our rights and property
  • Prevent fraud and abuse
5.5 Service Improvement

We use aggregated, anonymized data to:

  • Improve verification processes
  • Enhance website functionality
  • Develop new features
  • Conduct statistical analysis

6. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (GDPR)

We process your data based on:

6.1 Contractual Necessity
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Processing is necessary to perform our verification services contract with you.

6.2 Legitimate Interests

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We have legitimate interests in:

  • Fraud prevention and security
  • Service improvement
  • Business analytics
6.3 Legal Obligations

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We must process data to comply with:

  • Swiss financial regulations
  • Anti-money laundering (AML) laws
  • Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements
  • Tax reporting obligations
6.4 Consent

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For optional processing (e.g., marketing), we obtain your explicit consent.

7. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

7.1 Public Information

The following information is publicly available on your verification profile:

  • Verified trader name or trading brand (as chosen by you)
  • Verification date
  • Verification ID (e.g., VG-2025-0001)
  • Profitable status confirmation
  • Trading asset class (e.g., Options, Forex, Crypto, Stocks)

Example of public blockchain certificate data:
{
"verification_id": "VG-2025-0001",
"trader_brand": "@optionspro_trader",
"verification_date": "2025-11-12",
"asset_class": ["options", "equity"],
"profitable_status": "verified_profitable",
"certified_by": "VEGA_Verification",
"audit_period": "12_months",
"storage_network": "Solana_Mainnet",
"solana_txn": "3mR7pL...9kVw5"
}

Private Information (NOT public):

  • Individual trade details
  • Win rate, Sharpe ratio, or specific performance metrics
  • Account balances
  • Personal identification documents
  • Contact information
  • Full trading statements
7.2 Service Providers

We share data with trusted third-party service providers:

Blockchain Infrastructure:

  • Certificate data is stored on Solana blockchain
  • Only non-sensitive verification data is recorded on-chain

Payment Processors:

  • Payment information shared with processors (such as Stripe)
  • PCI-DSS compliant handling

Identity Verification (KYC):

  • Third-party KYC providers for identity verification
  • Data shared only for verification purposes

Email Service Providers:

  • Transactional and marketing emails (if opted in)

Data Storage:

  • Encrypted data storage with secure hosting providers

All service providers are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.

7.3 Legal Disclosures

We may disclose data when:

  • Required by Swiss or international law
  • Responding to valid legal processes (subpoenas, court orders)
  • Protecting our rights, property, or safety
  • Preventing fraud or illegal activity
  • Complying with regulatory investigations
7.4 Business Transfers

In the event of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the acquiring entity, subject to this Privacy Policy.

7.5 No Sale of Data

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We do NOT sell your personal data to third parties.

8. DATA SECURITY

8.1 Security Measures

VEGA implements industry-standard security:

Encryption:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
  • Encryption for data at rest
  • End-to-end encrypted communications

Access Controls:

  • Role-based access for employees
  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
  • Regular access audits

Infrastructure:

  • Secure data centers
  • Redundant backups
  • Regular security testing

Monitoring:

  • System monitoring
  • Intrusion detection systems
  • Automated threat alerts
8.2 Employee Training

All VEGA employees undergo:

  • Data protection training
  • Confidentiality agreements
  • Regular security awareness updates
8.3 Limitations

While we implement robust security, no system is 100% secure. You acknowledge that:

  • Internet transmission carries inherent risks
  • Unauthorized access or data breaches may occur despite our efforts
  • You use our Services at your own risk

9. DATA RETENTION

9.1 Active Accounts

For verified traders, we retain data:

  • Indefinitely for blockchain certificate records (immutable)
  • 7 years for trading statements and audit documentation (regulatory compliance)
  • As long as necessary for service provision
9.2 Rejected Applications

For rejected applicants:

  • Trading data: Deleted within 90 days of rejection
  • KYC documents: Retained for 7 years (AML/KYC compliance)
  • Communication records: Retained for 3 years
9.3 Deleted Accounts

Upon account deletion request:

  • Personal data: Deleted within 30 days
  • Legally required data: Retained for 7 years (tax, AML)
  • Blockchain records: Cannot be deleted (immutable)
9.4 Anonymized Data

We may retain anonymized, aggregated data indefinitely for statistical and research purposes.

10. YOUR RIGHTS (GDPR & Swiss Law)

10.1 Right to Access

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You may request a copy of your personal data we hold.

10.2 Right to Rectification

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You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

10.3 Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")

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You may request deletion of your data, subject to:

  • Legal retention requirements
  • Immutable blockchain records
10.4 Right to Restriction

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You may request limitation of processing in certain circumstances.

10.5 Right to Data Portability

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You may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

10.6 Right to Object

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You may object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.

10.7 Right to Withdraw Consent

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You may withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing.

10.8 Right to Lodge a Complaint

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You may file a complaint with:

  • Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC)
  • EU Data Protection Authority (if applicable)
10.9 How to Exercise Rights

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Contact us at: hello@vegaverified.com

We will respond within:

  • 30 days (standard)
  • 60 days (complex requests)

10. COOKIES AND TRACKING

For information about cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

11. COOKIES AND TRACKING

For information about cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

12. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

12.1 Data Location

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Your data may be stored and processed in various locations to ensure service quality and security.

12.2 Safeguards

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International transfers are protected by:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Adequacy decisions
  • Appropriate safeguards as required by law

13. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

VEGA Services are NOT intended for individuals under 18 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we discover we have collected data from a minor, we will delete it immediately.

Parents/guardians who believe their child has provided data should contact us at hello@vegaverified.com.

14. BLOCKCHAIN AND PUBLIC DATA

14.1 Immutable Records

Blockchain certificates are stored on the Solana blockchain, a public, decentralized network. This means:

  • Data is permanent and cannot be deleted
  • Data is publicly accessible on the blockchain
  • Data is immutable (cannot be altered)
14.2 What Is Stored On-Chain?

Only non-sensitive verification data:

  • Verification ID
  • Verification date
  • Profitable status
  • Trading asset class
  • Certification metadata

NOT stored on-chain:

  • Personal identification details
  • Contact information
  • Trading statements
  • Specific performance metrics
  • Account balances
14.3 Public Profiles

Your verification profile on vegaverified.com displays minimal information as described in Section 7.1.

15. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

15.1 Notification

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes are effective:

  • Immediately for new users
  • Upon 30 days' notice for existing users
15.2 How We Notify You
  • Email notification
  • Website banner
  • Updated "Last Updated" date
15.3 Your Acceptance

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Continued use of Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

16. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are NOT responsible for third-party privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before providing data.

17. CONTACT US

17.1 General Inquiries

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Email: hello@vegaverified.com
Website: vegaverified.com

17.2 Data Protection Officer

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For privacy-specific inquiries:
Email: hello@vegaverified.com
Subject Line: "Data Privacy Inquiry"

17.3 Regulatory Authorities

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Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC)
Website: edoeb.admin.ch

18. ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By using VEGA Services, you acknowledge that:

  • You have read and understood this Privacy Policy
  • You consent to data collection and processing as described
  • You understand your rights under GDPR and Swiss law

Last Updated: November 14, 2025