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Become a partnerEffective Date: 6 May 2025
Website: www.snoutfolio.com
Contact Email: info@snoutfolio.com
Governing Law: United Kingdom & European Union (where applicable)
1. Introduction
Snoutfolio.com (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data in accordance with the UK GDPR, EU GDPR, SCA, and PSD2.
By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Policy.
2. Data Controller
Snoutfolio is the data controller responsible for your personal data. For any queries, contact:
📧 info@snoutfolio.com
3. What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
• Identification data: Name, email address, user ID.
• Account data: Username, password (hashed), profile details.
• Transaction data: Purchase history, payment confirmations.
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device ID.
• Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, clicks.
• Marketing preferences: Newsletter subscriptions, opt-ins.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing (GDPR Article 6)
We process your data under the following lawful bases:
• Consent (e.g. marketing communications).
• Contract (e.g. processing orders and account management).
• Legal obligation (e.g. tax records, financial compliance).
• Legitimate interest (e.g. fraud prevention, site security).
5. Payment & Authentication Compliance (PSD2 & SCA)
• Payments are processed through third-party PCI-DSS compliant providers.
• We support Strong Customer Authentication (SCA), including multi-factor verification where required.
• Transaction monitoring and customer identity checks are performed to comply with PSD2directives on electronic payments and account security.
6. How We Use Your Data
Your personal data may be used to:
• Provide platform services (buying, selling, account access).
• Process payments securely.
• Deliver customer support.
• Detect and prevent fraud.
• Send updates or marketing (if opted in).
• Ensure legal compliance (e.g. KYC, AML laws).
7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use essential and analytics cookies. You can manage preferences through our cookie banner. Consent is required under GDPR for non-essential cookies.
8. Data Sharing & Transfers
We may share your data with:
• Payment processors (e.g. Stripe, PayPal).
• Cloud service providers (hosting, analytics).
• Law enforcement or regulators if required.
All data shared is subject to contractual safeguards and, where applicable, Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for data transferred outside the UK/EU.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to:
• Fulfil the purpose it was collected for.
• Comply with legal, regulatory, or tax obligations.
• Enforce our Terms and resolve disputes.
10. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
• Access your data.
• Correct inaccurate data.
• Request deletion (right to be forgotten).
• Restrict processing.
• Object to processing.
• Data portability.
• Lodge a complaint with the ICO (UK) or your local Data Protection Authority.
To exercise your rights, email us at info@snoutfolio.com.
11. Data Security
We implement industry-standard encryption, access controls, and internal policies to protect your data.
12. Children’s Privacy
Snoutfolio is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be notified via the website and/or email.
