Overview of Our Data Privacy and Management Practices

This Privacy Notice explains how Thistle Gainmere, a digital financial data platform ("the platform"), collects, processes, and safeguards personal information from users and registered customers. We prioritise privacy by minimising data collection, protecting personal information thoroughly, and ensuring transparent management of its use.

1. Data Controller Information

Thistle Gainmere is operated by the data controller responsible for this platform. For any inquiries regarding your personal information, please reach out to our support team using the contact details found in the footer or email . You also have the option to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if needed.

2. Categories of Personal Data Collected

When using our services, signing up, or submitting any forms, we may collect certain personal information, including but not limited to the following:

• identity information — including your full name;
• contact details — such as your email address and phone number;
• account preferences — including watchlists, alerts, notifications, and any partner programme participation;
• technical details — like IP addresses, browser types, device identifiers, referrer URLs, cookies, and usage logs.

3. Purposes for Processing Your Data

We process personal information to accomplish these specific purposes:

• creating and managing your Thistle Gainmere account, delivering platform features, and providing customer assistance;
• sending you updates, security alerts, market summaries, and promotional messages (if subscribed);
• protecting the platform against fraud, abuse, unauthorised access, and ensuring legal compliance.

4. Duration of Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfil these purposes or meet legal obligations. Account details are stored while active and for a limited period afterwards for account reactivation or compliance reasons, then securely erased or anonymised.

5. Disclosure of Data to Third Parties

We may share your personal data with reliable third-party providers (such as hosting, analytics, email services, customer care, and fraud prevention) solely to support platform operations, under strict confidentiality agreements. Disclosure to authorities occurs only when legally required. We do not sell your data nor enable targeted advertising based on it.

6. Your Rights Regarding Personal Data

Your rights concerning personal data depend on your location and include the following:

• the right to view, update, or remove your personal data;
• the ability to restrict or oppose certain data processing activities;
• the right to data portability and to withdraw consent at any time (where applicable).

To exercise your data rights, please get in touch with us at using the email linked to your account. We may ask for proof of identity before processing your request.

7. Use of Cookies and Tracking Tools

Our platform uses cookies and similar technologies to support essential features like session handling and security, gather anonymised usage statistics, and improve performance. You can manage cookie settings via your browser; disabling vital cookies may impair certain platform functionalities.

8. Updates to This Privacy Statement

We update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our services, technology, or legal requirements. The most current version is always accessible here, including the date of the last update. Significant changes will be communicated to registered users through platform notifications or email along with the revised policy.