BMINE (Czech) s.r.o.

PRIVACY POLICY

1. INTRODUCTION

BMINE (Czech) s.r.o., a company incorporated, organized and existing under the laws of the Czech Republic, Czech company number (identifikační číslo): 21518700, having its registered address at Cimburkova 916/8, Žižkov, 130 00 Praha 3, Czech Republic (hereinafter referred to as "BMINE" or “Company”).

BMINE respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services, including our website, mobile applications, and cryptocurrency-related products (collectively, the "Services").

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, handle, and protect your personal information, informs you of your privacy rights, and explains how the law safeguards your data when you:

• Access the web services provided on https://gomining.com, https://app.gomining.com or any of their subdomains (collectively referred to as the "Websites");
• Participate in surveys, subscribe to newsletters, or engage in communication with our team (referred to as the "Voluntary Provision of Data");
• Utilize the services and tools provided by our company (referred to as the "Services").

We offer our Services via our Websites and through progressive web and mobile applications. BMINE acts as the data controller, ensuring that your personal data is collected and processed in full compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not access or use our Services.

2. PURPOSE AND PRINCIPLES OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy aims to give you information on how BMINE collects and processes your personal data through your use of the Website and/or Services and/or Voluntary provision of data, including any data:

1. you may provide; and/or
2. we may collect through your use of the Website and/or the Services; and/or
3. when you sign up to our newsletters, complete our surveys and/or communicate with our support service.

It is important that you read this Privacy Policy, so that you are fully aware of how and why we use your data.

This Privacy Policy supplements our other policies and does not supersede or replace them. BMINE is the entity responsible for managing your personal data (hereinafter referred to as "we," "us," or "our" in this Privacy Policy).

In any its activities regarding processing Personal Data (Personal Information) of its Users, BMINE will comply with the following principles:

• Lawfulness: Any Processing of Personal Data carried out by BMINE as a Controller has a legal basis under the GDPR, as well as compliant with the requirements of the GDPR and other applicable AML/CFT laws (see, in particular, Articles 6, 7, 8, and 9 of the GDPR), and not involve any otherwise unlawful processing or use of personal data.
• Fairness: Any Processing of Personal Data carried out by BMINE as a Data Controller is fair towards the Users whose personal data are concerned, and avoid being unduly detrimental, unexpected, misleading, or deceptive.
• Transparency: BMINE as a Data Controller ensures that processing of personal data is clear and transparent to Users and regulators.
• Purpose limitation: Personal data is collected by the BMINE as a Data Controller for specified, explicit and legitimate purposes, which are determined at the time of the collection of the personal data, and not further processed in a manner that is incompatible with those purposes.
• Data minimisation: BMINE as a Data Controller only collects and processes personal data that are adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary for the purposes for which they are processed.
• Accuracy: BMINE as a Data Controller ensures Personal Data (Personal Information) are accurate and, where necessary, kept up-to-date.
• Storage limitation: BMINE as a Data Controller holds personal data, in a form which permits the identification of Users, for no longer than is necessary for the purposes for which the personal data are processed.
• Integrity and confidentiality: Personal Data (Personal Information) is processed by BMINE as a Data Controller only in a manner that ensures the appropriate level of security and confidentiality for the personal data, including protection against unauthorised or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction, or damage.
• Accountability: BMINE as a Data Controller takes responsibility for, and will be able to demonstrate compliance with the other principles of data processing, specified herein.

In the case of any data processing activities regarding any AML/KYC procedures, the BMINE’s AML/KYC Policy will be applicable mutatis mutandis.

3. CHANGES TO THE PRIVACY POLICY AND OUR DUTY TO INFORM YOU ABOUT THEM

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices or evolving legal requirements. Any updates will be indicated by revising the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. In the event of material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you through appropriate means, such as by posting a notice on our website or sending a direct communication to you (e.g., via email). We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

4. WHAT DATA WE COLLECT ABOUT YOU

In accordance with Article 4(1) of the GDPR, personal data refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (referred to as a "data subject"). This does not include data that has been anonymized or stripped of identifying details (anonymous data).

We may collect, use, store, and transfer various types of personal data about you, which we have categorized as follows.

The information you provide to us:

This includes personal information that you provide to us directly by completing forms, submitting Know Your Customer (KYC) details, or through other interactions with us. We may collect this information when you correspond with us via mail, phone, email, mobile applications, or our Websites. This encompasses any personal data you input on our website, provide through our Services, or share voluntarily. Such information may be provided when you:

• Use our Website and Services;
• Complete KYC forms and requests;
• Subscribe to our newsletters;
• Participate in surveys;
• Engage in contests, promotional activities, giveaways, events, educational programs, career opportunities, or partnership offers;
• Communicate with our support team or provide feedback (e.g., via customer support forms, email, phone, mail, or other channels).

As a result of these actions, you may provide us with the following types of information:

• Proof of Identity: A photo, typically in the form of a "selfie" in an approved format.
• Date and Place of Birth: Required for individuals.
• Date and Place of Registration: If you are a legal entity in accordance with local law. Please note: By using BMINE services, you agree not to conceal your real location. You agree not to use VPNs, proxies, Tor browsers, or other methods to hide your actual location.
• Primary Citizenship: Your country of citizenship.
• Email Address: Your primary email address for communication.
• Residential Address: Your current residential address or the registered address of a legal entity.
• Proof of Address: Confirmation of your current residential or business address (e.g., a bank statement, utility bill, or similar document issued within the last three months).
• Phone Number: Your contact phone number.
• Wallet and Crypto Token Information: Details about your wallet(s) and the crypto tokens you hold.
• Source of Funds: Information about the origin of tokens or funds used to purchase tokens, as well as other relevant data.
• Additional Data: Any other documents, information, or data required to comply with applicable Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) laws and regulations.

This information is essential for us to provide our Services, ensure compliance with legal obligations, and maintain the security and integrity of our platform.

The data required for Know Your Customer (KYC) verification is collected and processed by third-party contractors specializing in financial sector services. These contractors assist us in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. All users are subject to thorough checks to verify their adherence to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) regulations.

If you do not meet the AML/CFT compliance standards, you will be denied access to use associated services. This measure is in place to maintain the integrity of our platform and to comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.

We may also collect technical data related to your device, browser characteristics, browsing behavior, and usage patterns. For instance, similar to many websites, we utilize cookies, web beacons, pixels, and other similar technologies for analytics and marketing purposes. When you access our Website and/or Services, we may gather information such as access log records, including:

• Date and time of access;
• IP address;
• User agent (e.g., browser type, operating system).

Aggregated data, which does not directly or indirectly disclose your identity, is not classified as personal data under applicable privacy laws. For instance, we may consolidate your Usage Data to analyze metrics such as the percentage of users accessing a specific website feature. This aggregated information is utilized to enhance the functionality and performance of our Services while safeguarding your privacy.

We may also obtain information about you from other sources, such as public databases, marketing partners, and other third parties, and integrate it with the account information we hold. This may include technical data from the following types of entities:

• Analytics providers (e.g., Google);
• Advertising networks;
• Search information providers.

In compliance with the GDPR, we will inform you about the source of such information and the type of data collected about you within a reasonable timeframe after obtaining the personal data, and no later than one month.

We do not collect any Special Categories of Personal Data about you, which includes details related to your race or ethnicity, religious or philosophical beliefs, sex life, sexual orientation, political opinions, trade union membership, health information, or genetic and biometric data, unless such data is explicitly necessary for the Services we provide and you have provided your explicit consent. Additionally, we do not collect any information pertaining to criminal convictions or offenses.

Should the need arise to process special categories of personal data, we will provide you with a clear justification and obtain your explicit consent prior to any such processing, in accordance with Article 9 of the GDPR.

5. LEGAL BASIS FOR USING YOUR PERSONAL DATA

We will only use your personal data in circumstances where it is legally permissible to do so. In accordance with Article 6 of the GDPR, we will process your personal data if one of the following legal bases applies:

1. Your Consent: We may process your data when you have provided explicit consent for us to use such data.
2. Legitimate Interests: We may process your data where it is necessary for our legitimate interests (or those of a third party), provided that your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests. Examples include:
   1. Providing and maintaining our Website and Services;
   2. Developing and improving our business operations;
   3. Ensuring compliance with our terms and policies;
   4. Conducting KYC checks to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.
   5. Legal Obligation: We may process your data where it is necessary to comply with a legal or regulatory obligation. This includes:
   6. Adhering to applicable laws, governmental requests, judicial proceedings, court orders, or legal processes;
   7. Investigating, preventing, or taking action regarding potential or suspected fraud, illegal activities, or threats to safety.
3. Performance of a Contract: We may process your data when it is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party, or to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract with us.

By adhering to these legal grounds, we ensure that your personal data is processed lawfully, transparently, and in accordance with your rights under the GDPR.

4. We are responsible for verifying your identity to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and to maintain the integrity of our platform. For internal purposes, we identify all individuals and legal entities with whom we:

   • Establish or intend to establish business relationships;
   • Conduct or intend to conduct transactions involving GMT.

As part of this process, we commit to taking reasonable measures to verify the identity of the Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs) of legal entities. This includes identifying:

• The primary investors and/or controllers of the legal entity;
• If the legal entity is a fund, the party acts as the fund manager.

This verification process is essential to ensure transparency, prevent fraud, and comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) requirements.

For our internal purposes, we identify all persons (whether an individual or a legal entity) with whom we:

• establish or intend to establish business relations with;
• undertake or intend to make any transaction in crypto blockchains.

We undertake to take reasonable measures to verify the identity of the beneficial owners (UBO) of legal entities, including the main investors and/or controllers of the legal entity, or, if the legal entity is a fund, a party that acts as a fund manager.

Our Websites employ technologies provided by Third-Party Service Providers to help us recognize your device and analyze how you interact with our platform. This enables us to enhance our products and/or services to better align with your interests and deliver tailored advertisements about our offerings that are more likely to be relevant to you.

Additionally, we utilize services that may involve the collection of hashed identifiers derived from email addresses. These identifiers are used for cross-device tracking and targeted advertising purposes. By using our services, you acknowledge and consent to this form of data processing.

We may share certain data, such as hashed email addresses or other online identifiers collected on our site(s), with our advertising partners. This facilitates the recognition and delivery of personalized advertisements across multiple devices and browsers, ensuring a more consistent and relevant advertising experience.

Your consent to these practices is integral to the functionality of our services, and you may manage your preferences or opt-out of such data processing through the settings provided on our platform or your device.

6. PURPOSE OF COLLECTING AND PROCESSING YOUR PERSONAL DATA

We collect and process your personal data for the following purposes:

1. To comply with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations (“AML/CFT laws”);
2. To ensure security and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, and other illegal activities;
3. To meet other legal and regulatory requirements applicable to our business;
4. To respond to requests from law enforcement and regulatory authorities;
5. To verify your identity and provide you with access to our Services;
6. To communicate with you regarding our Services, including updates, changes, and important notices;
7. To provide customer support and respond to your inquiries or requests;
8. To monitor, analyze, and improve the performance and functionality of our Services and website;
9. To send you promotional materials, newsletters, and updates about our services, provided you have given us your explicit consent to do so.
10. These purposes are essential for delivering our Services, ensuring compliance with legal obligations, and enhancing your overall experience with our platform.

Personal data will only be used for the purposes for which it was collected, unless deemed necessary for a compatible purpose. If personal data needs to be used for a different purpose, the user will be notified, and the legal basis for such use will be provided.

7. DISCLOSURES OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA

Personal data may be shared with the parties listed below for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Business Transfers:

Personal data may be transferred to third parties in the event of a sale, transfer, or merger of parts of the business or assets. The company may also seek to acquire or merge with other businesses. In the event of such a change, the new owners may use personal data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Affiliates:

Personal data may be shared with affiliates (including parties under our control or common control). All third parties are required to respect the security of personal data and handle it in compliance with the law and this Privacy Policy. Third-party service providers are not permitted to use personal data for their own purposes or share it with others, and are only authorized to process personal data for specified purposes in accordance with our instructions.

Third-Party Service Providers:

Personal data may be shared with third-party service providers who assist in providing the Services. These third parties are contractually bound to use the data only for the purposes specified and to protect it in compliance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws. All third-party service providers must implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security and confidentiality of personal data and notify the company immediately in the event of any data breaches or security incidents.

Users have the right to obtain information about the third-party service providers with whom their personal data is shared, as well as the specific data these third parties process. Requests for this information should be sent to the Data Protection Officer (DPO) at the following email address: [email protected], and the DPO will provide the necessary details in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

8. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

Please note that personal data may be transferred, stored, and processed by the company and third parties in various countries, including outside the Czech Republic. The company will take all necessary measures to protect personal data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws, and requires all contractors to adhere to the same standards when processing personal data. Furthermore, the company follows industry best practices to secure data processing.

If personal data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland, or the UK, appropriate safeguards will be implemented to protect personal data. These safeguards include:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs): Standard data protection clauses approved by the European Commission will be used.
• Adequacy Decisions: Personal data may be transferred to countries recognized by the European Commission as providing an adequate level of data protection.
• Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Contracts: All third parties involved in processing personal data are required to sign non-disclosure agreements and contracts ensuring confidentiality and compliance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

9. DATA SECURITY

Appropriate technical and organizational security measures have been implemented to prevent personal data from being accidentally lost, accessed without authorization, altered, or disclosed. Access to personal data is limited to employees, agents, contractors, and third parties who are authorized to process it only in accordance with the company's instructions and are subject to confidentiality obligations.

Procedures have been established to address any suspected personal data breaches, and the company will notify users and relevant regulators of any breach when legally required.

However, please note that the transmission of data over the Internet (including email) is never fully secure. While the company takes appropriate measures to protect personal data, it cannot guarantee the security of data transmitted to or from the company. Users must ensure they access the Website and Services and transmit data in a secure environment.

10. DATA RETENTION

Personal data will only be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (e.g., legal, accounting, or reporting obligations).

When there is no ongoing legitimate business need to process personal data, it will either be deleted, anonymized, or, if deletion is not feasible (e.g., in backup systems), securely stored until it can be deleted.

In certain cases, if personal data is anonymized (so that it can no longer be linked to an individual) for research or statistical purposes, the company may use this information indefinitely without further notice.

For more information on our data retention practices, please refer to our Data Retention Policy and Data Protection Policy.

11. YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS

Under certain circumstances, you have the following rights under data protection laws in relation to your personal data:

As a data subject under GDPR, you have the following rights:

1. Right to Access: You have the right to request access to your personal data.
2. Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
3. Right to Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
4. Right to Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request the restriction of processing your personal data under certain conditions.
5. Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request the transfer of your personal data to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
6. Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data under certain conditions, including processing for direct marketing purposes.
7. Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making: You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects or significantly affects you.

We must respond to your request within 30 calendar days. In serious cases, we can extend that deadline, but in any case, we will notify you in advance. If you submitted a request to correct and have not received any response within the timeline, make sure you duly submitted your request. Please send all your requests to our DPO to the following e-mail address: [email protected].

If we are relying on your consent to process your personal data, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. However, this will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before you withdraw your consent. If you withdraw your consent, we may not be able to provide you with certain services.

We will inform you about it when you withdraw your consent. Please note that under certain circumstances it may be lawful for us to continue processing your information even if you have withdrawn your consent if one of the other legal grounds applies. No Fee Usually Required. You will not have to pay a fee to access your personal data (or to exercise any of the other rights).

If you believe that your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office for Personal Data Protection of the Czech Republic (“Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů”). The contact details to the Office are as follows:

12. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

The Website, Services, and means of Voluntary provision of data may include links to third-party websites and services, plug-ins, and applications. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you.

We do not control these third-party websites and services and are not responsible for their privacy statements. When you leave the Website and/or Services and/or use means of Voluntary provision of data run/built on or hosted by third-party services, we encourage you to read the Privacy Policy of every third-party website and service you visit.

13. COOKIES

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as web beacons and pixels) to access and store information. By using the Websites, you consent to our use of cookies to collect and process personal data for the purpose of collecting data on website usage and providing a personalized, more convenient online experience.

The personal data collected may include information about website usage, your internet browser choice, device type, and geographical location, in accordance with applicable laws. If any data collected through cookies qualifies as personal data, our Privacy Policy governs the collection and use of such data.

This Privacy Policy clarifies how and why cookies are used, the types of cookies implemented, and options for managing cookies. BMINE continuously monitors developments in privacy-related laws and regulations. Any updates to this Privacy Policy will be posted on our website, and the latest version will always be available for review.

13.1. WHAT ARE COOKIES

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your actions and preferences over time. Cookies store information about the user’s visit, which may include content viewed, language preference, time and duration of each visit, and advertisement accessed.

Cookies are unique to your browser, device, or account. Session-based cookies last only while your browser is open and are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies last until you or your browser delete them or until they expire. The time until expiration of the cookie is referred to as the retention period. BMINE sets specific retention periods for each cookie type depending on its functions.

More useful information about Cookies can be found at: http://www.allaboutcookies.org/.

13.2. HOW WE USE COOKIES

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as web beacons and pixels) to access and store information when you use our website, enhance your experience, personalize content, analyze website traffic, and provide social media features. Cookies help us understand how you interact with our website, enabling us to improve its functionality and provide a personalized and convenient online interaction.

You can manage your cookie settings using our cookie banner when you first visit our website or sign up for our Services. In addition, your web browsers allow you to manage cookies using their settings. For more information on how to manage cookies in your browser, please refer to your browser's help documentation.

We collect and use cookies on our website for the following purposes:

Necessary Cookies:

• Enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas;
• Balance website traffic to ensure that all our users can enjoy consistent and reliable access;
• Limit traffic to key sections of our website to maintain stable performance;
• Maintain our users’ consent to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy;
• Please note: The website cannot function properly without these cookies, as they are essential for the functioning of our website. Placing such cookies does not require your consent. Other cookies are only activated after you provide your consent via our cookie banner. The majority of cookies are activated upon your consent.

Preferences Cookies:

• Remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, such as your preferred language or region.
• Remember the preferences of your language and country.

Statistics Cookies:

• Collect statistical data to understand how you navigate our website.
• Understand, improve, and research products, features, and services, including to create logs and record when you access our websites and Services from different devices.
• Include feedback on your satisfaction through surveys and anonymous data collection for website improvements.
• Collect statistics about how you move and make transactions on our website.
• Collect feedback on your satisfaction through surveys.
• Get information about how you navigate and make transactions on our website, so that improvements can be made.

Targeting Cookies:

• Provide you with relevant ads based on your interests.
• Conduct online behavioural advertising (interest-based advertising).
• Allow our website to serve different versions of the page for marketing purposes.
• Allow us and/or third parties to display relevant messages and/or advertisements that offer a selection of products based on your browsing behaviour on our website and some other websites.

We also use web analytics services such as Google Analytics. Google may use the collected data to contextualize and personalize ads on its own network. If you want to opt out of Google Analytics cookies, you can use the browser add-on offered by Google. Please check compatibility with the browser of your choice before installing it. You can find the instructions here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Please note: You can change your cookie preferences or withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using the opt-out options provided on our Website. To opt-out of non-necessary cookies, you can adjust your browser settings or use the opt-out options provided in our cookie banner. To unsubscribe from promotional communications, you can click the “unsubscribe” link in any email we send you or contact us directly through our DPO.

13.3. WHAT COOKIES DO WE COLLECT AND HOW DO THEY WORK FOR US

The Cookie banner, placed on our Website, works only on the basis of “Gtag” (Google tag). Google tag is connected to our Website, checks your consent, and only afterwards starts collecting your cookies.

Google Analytics, Google Ads, and other integrations start working only in case of transfer of your consent based on necessary parameters.

More details about the technical implementation procedure can be found at the following link: https://developers.google.com/tag-platform/security/concepts/consent-mode.

The mapping of cookies is as follows:

1. necessary:
   • security_storage
2. preferences:
   • functionality_storage
3. statistics:
   • analytics_storage
4. targeting:
   • ad_storage
   • ad_user_data
   • ad_personalization

More details about gtag (Google tag) settings can be found at the following link: https://developers.google.com/tag-platform/security/concepts/consent-mode#consent-types.

13.4. WHO MANAGES THE COOKIES PLACED ON YOUR COMPUTER OR DEVICE

Cookies placed on your computer or device may be first-party or third-party Cookies.

• First-party Cookies are sent to your computer or device from a computer or domain that is managed by BMINE.
• Third-party Cookies are sent to your computer or device from a computer or domain that may or may not be managed by BMINE. In these cases, a third party will process the data obtained by the Cookies.

Please note: We do not share cookies with any third party, and we do not collect any personalized information, unless otherwise provided in this Privacy Policy. Any communications with third-party services (including advertising networks) are communicated through Google data.

13.5. HOW PERSONAL DATA COLLECTION TAKES PLACE

The personal data we collect through Cookies may include information about how you use our website, your choice of internet browser, the type of device from which you access our website, and your geographic location.

All location data will be anonymous. The location of individual users will not be tracked in an identifiable way.

13.6. RETENTION PERIOD

We use cookies with varying retention periods on our website. The specific retention periods for each type of cookie are as follows:

Necessary Cookies:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary and last only while your browser is open. They are automatically deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for up to 12 months to remember your preferences and settings. They are activated each time you visit the website that created that particular cookie.

Preferences Cookies:

• These cookies store your preferences (such as language or region) and remain on your device for up to 24 months to provide you with a consistent experience.

Statistics Cookies:

• These cookies help us understand how you use our website and can remain on your device for up to 24 months for analytical purposes.

Targeting Cookies:

• These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver personalized advertising and have a retention period of up to 12 months.

13.7. SECURITY MEASURES

We implemented enhanced measures to safeguard its users’ data. This Privacy Policy ensures that user’s privacy and security remain our top priorities.

We understand the importance of safeguarding the user’s data and ensuring its privacy. In the course of its operations, we want to reassure you that all user data collected by our services is anonymized, ensuring that no personally identifiable information is disclosed to the extent permitted by applicable laws. We committed to maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of our user’s information.

13.8. ONLINE BEHAVIORAL ADVERTISING

Online behavioural advertising is also known as interest-based advertising. It is a way of serving advertisements that are more relevant to your interests on websites visited by you.

Shared interests are grouped together based on your previous web browsing activity. This allows us to display advertising that is relevant and useful to you.

Advertising can also be delivered to you based on the website content you’ve just been viewing. This is called retargeting.

When you visit our website and navigate to other websites, we may leverage the cookies we have in place and our partnerships with online advertisers and social media networks in order to serve you with targeted advertising and/or to limit the number of times you see a particular advertisement.

We collect the following information about you for such purposes: IP address or other unique identifiers, mobile carrier, time zone setting, operating system and platform.

You may opt out of the use of cookies if you do not want to be retargeted or your advertising to be tailored.

Please note: Opting out, however, does not mean that you will no longer receive online advertising. It does mean that the company or companies from which you opted out will no longer serve you advertising that is tailored to your web preferences and usage patterns. You may instead see more advertising that is not as relevant to your preferences.

13.9. OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH ADVERTISING NETWORKS

We only share your data with advertising networks in the strictest confidence for the unique purpose of serving more relevant advertising.

We have established standards to ensure that you'll only be served appropriate advertising.

You may opt out of such advertising from the advertising networks at any time by visiting their websites or referring to the section titled "Managing cookie preferences".

13.10. MANAGING COOKIE PREFERENCES

You may refuse to accept cookies by changing the settings of your Internet browser. You can also choose to accept only necessary cookies or accept all cookies on our website. If you do not want cookies to be placed on your device, you can control this through your browser’s settings.

Please note: If you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of the website or services may become inaccessible or not function properly.

Please note: If you delete your cookies, we won’t be able to know that you have opted out of behavioural advertising on our website; recognize that you have agreed to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy; or remember your language and country preferences. This means that banners from our third-party websites will appear. You will need to accept the use of cookies and provide other cookie-related information again.

13.11. BROWSER SETTINGS

You may block, restrict, disable, or delete Cookies through your browser’s setting. However, if you use your browser settings to block all Cookies, you may not be able to access all or parts of our Website. These settings are usually found in the 'options' or 'preferences' menu of your internet browser.

13.12. THIRD PARTY TOOLS

You may also use third-party cookie management tools to manage Cookies. Please note BMINE does not provide or support third-party cookie management tools, unless otherwise provided in this Privacy Policy.

13.13. CLICKSTREAM DATA

A clickstream records which parts of a website you click on when you use it. We may collect clickstream data when you use our website and track referrals from other websites to improve your online experience with us. This data will not be stored as part of your customer record and will only be used for statistical analyses.

13.14. CONTACT US

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].

14. OPT-OUT MECHANISMS

You have the right to opt out of targeted advertising. You can manage your preferences by visiting the opt-out pages like the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA), Network Advertising Initiative (NAI), and the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA). Our partners may use non-cookie technologies that may not be impacted by browser settings that block cookies. Your browser may not permit you to block such technologies. For this reason, you can use the following third-party tools to decline the collection and use of information for the purpose of serving your interest-based advertising. Links to these opt-out tools are provided below for your convenience:

1. Digital Advertising Alliance,
2. Network Advertising Initiative, and
3. European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (Europe only).

Third-party opt-out tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA), the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI), and the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA) allow users to opt out of interest-based advertising. Please note that opting out through these mechanisms may not entirely stop all targeted ads, as it relies on cookies and similar technologies. The Opt-Out mechanisms are as follows:

1) Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA):

You can visit the DAA's WebChoices tool (https://optout.aboutads.info/) where you can see which participating companies are collecting data for interest-based advertising on your browser.

You can select specific companies or opt out of all participating companies. This sets an opt-out cookie in the browser, signaling those companies to stop collecting data for interest-based advertising.

2) Network Advertising Initiative (NAI):

You can visit the NAI's opt-out page (https://optout.networkadvertising.org/) to view which member companies are tailoring ads based on your data.

You can opt out of tracking by selecting individual companies or opting out of all at once. An opt-out cookie is placed in the browser to notify companies of your preference.

3) European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA):

If you are a user in EEA, please visit the EDAA's Your Online Choices website (https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/) to manage your preferences.

You can see which companies are using your data for interest-based advertising and opt out by setting preferences. Opt-out cookies are placed to enforce these choices.

4) Other possibilities:

You may also control the collection of data by web browsers and mobile devices. To control the collection of data by web browsers and mobile devices, visitors can follow these instructions:

• For information on how to manage your privacy settings within your web browser, please refer to the help or support section of your browser. This may include instructions on how to control cookies, manage website permissions, clear browsing data, and other privacy-related configurations. Please note that instructions may vary depending on the browser you are using (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.).
• For information on how to control your privacy settings related to hardware or software products you are using, please consult with your respective vendor. This may include guidance on adjusting settings, managing data collection preferences, and implementing privacy controls specific to your device or software configuration.

In any case, if you have any concerns regarding our data processing activities, do not hesitate to contact our DPO at the following email address: [email protected].

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against any unauthorized access, loss, or destruction.

15. DATA USAGE AND SHARING CLARITY

We collect and process personal data for specific purposes, such as providing our services, conducting AML/KYC checks, performing contracts, and complying with legal obligations. This may include information such as your identity, contact details, and browsing behaviour. We may share this information with third-party service providers and affiliates strictly for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.

16. CONTACT US

If you have any other questions, comments, or requests about this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data by us, email us at: [email protected].