Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Machine Investments Ltd is a UK limited company (Company Number: [TO BE PROVIDED]) registered in England and Wales. Our registered office is located at [REGISTERED ADDRESS TO BE PROVIDED].

We are the data controller for the purposes of UK data protection law in respect of personal data that we process via our Trading Pods platform.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Name and email address (when you create an account)
• Profile information (bio, location, trading experience)
• Communication data (messages within pods, posts, comments)
• Trading journal entries (if you choose to make them public)
• Payment information (processed securely by Stripe)

Technical Information

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Usage data and analytics
• Cookies and similar technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for the following purposes under UK GDPR:

• Contract Performance: To provide our trading pod platform services
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, prevent fraud, and ensure platform security
• Consent: For marketing communications (where you have opted in)
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. AI-Powered Content

Our platform uses AI to find relevant trading events and job opportunities based on your location and interests. This processing is based on our legitimate interest in providing you with relevant content. The AI searches publicly available information and does not access your private data.

5. Data Sharing

We may share your data with:

• Other pod members (as part of the community features)
• Service providers (hosting, analytics, payment processing)
• Law enforcement (when legally required)
• Professional advisors (lawyers, accountants)

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

6. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the following rights:

• Right of Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Rights regarding Automated Processing: Object to automated decision-making

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@tradingpods.com

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Account data is typically retained for 7 years after account deletion for regulatory compliance.

8. International Transfers

Some of our service providers may be located outside the UK. When we transfer personal data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses.

9. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.

10. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, you can contact us at privacy@tradingpods.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

11. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Note: This privacy policy is compliant with UK GDPR and will be updated with specific company registration details upon incorporation.