Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 18, 2026 • Version 1.0

1. INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how Farad Technologies Group, LLC (“FTG Energy,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Florida, United States of America, collects, uses, stores, processes, shares, and protects information obtained from users (“you,” “your,” or “User”) of the FTG Energy platform, website located at ftgenergy.com, and all associated services, applications, tools, dashboards, and interfaces (collectively, the “Platform”).

By accessing, browsing, registering for, or using the Platform in any manner, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy in its entirety. If you do not agree with any provision of this Policy, you must immediately cease all use of the Platform and terminate your account.

This Privacy Policy is incorporated by reference into our Terms and Conditions and Terms of Service. All capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Terms and Conditions.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you register for an account, subscribe to our services, or interact with the Platform, we collect information that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:

  • Full legal name (first name and last name)
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Username and password (stored in encrypted/hashed form)
  • Billing and payment information (processed through our third-party payment processor, Stripe)
  • Government-issued identification documents (for KYC/AML compliance when required)
  • Wallet addresses and digital asset transaction information
  • Communications you send to us (support tickets, emails, feedback)
  • Any other information you choose to provide through the Platform

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access or use the Platform, we automatically collect certain information, including but not limited to:

  • Internet Protocol (IP) address and geolocation data derived therefrom
  • Browser type, version, and language preferences
  • Operating system and device information (device type, model, unique device identifiers)
  • Date, time, and duration of each session and page visit
  • Pages viewed, features accessed, and actions taken within the Platform
  • Referring URL and exit pages
  • Click patterns, scroll depth, and interaction data
  • Login timestamps, logout timestamps, and session duration
  • User agent strings
  • Cookie identifiers and tracking pixel data
  • Network connection type and Internet Service Provider (ISP) information

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party sources, including:

  • Payment processors (Stripe) regarding transaction status and fraud prevention signals
  • Identity verification services for KYC/AML compliance
  • Analytics providers
  • Blockchain networks (public transaction data)
  • Law enforcement or regulatory agencies pursuant to lawful requests

2.4 Blockchain and Digital Asset Information

Due to the nature of blockchain technology, certain transaction information associated with FTG Tokens is publicly available on the distributed ledger. This includes wallet addresses, transaction amounts, timestamps, and transaction hashes. We do not control the public availability of blockchain data.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

3.1 Platform Operations and Service Delivery

  • To create, maintain, and manage your account
  • To process subscriptions, payments, and refunds
  • To provide access to Platform features, dashboards, and tools
  • To facilitate FTG Token transactions and marketplace operations
  • To deliver customer support and respond to inquiries
  • To send transactional communications (account confirmations, password resets, billing notifications)

3.2 Security, Fraud Prevention, and Compliance

  • To detect, prevent, and investigate fraud, unauthorized access, and other illegal activities
  • To verify user identity and conduct KYC/AML checks as required by applicable law
  • To monitor for suspicious activity, including unauthorized login attempts
  • To enforce our Terms and Conditions and Terms of Service
  • To comply with legal obligations, regulatory requirements, and lawful government requests
  • To maintain audit trails and activity logs for regulatory compliance purposes
  • To generate evidence packages in connection with payment disputes, chargebacks, and fraud claims

3.3 Improvement and Analytics

  • To analyze usage patterns and improve Platform functionality
  • To conduct research and development
  • To personalize your experience on the Platform
  • To generate aggregated, de-identified statistical data

3.4 Communications

  • To send service-related announcements and updates
  • To send marketing communications (with your consent where required)
  • To notify you of changes to our policies or services

4. ACTIVITY LOGGING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING

You expressly acknowledge and consent that FTG Energy maintains comprehensive activity logs for regulatory compliance, security, and dispute resolution purposes. These logs include, without limitation:

  • Every login event with associated IP address, timestamp, device type, and user agent
  • Every logout event with session duration calculation
  • Pages accessed and features utilized during each session
  • Transaction history and digital asset operations
  • Terms acceptance records including IP address, timestamp, and document version
  • Support communications and ticket history
  • Payment and subscription events

These activity logs serve as evidence in the event of payment disputes, chargebacks, regulatory inquiries, or legal proceedings. By using the Platform, you expressly consent to the collection, storage, and use of this activity data for the purposes described herein, including but not limited to submission as evidence to payment processors (including Stripe), financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and courts of competent jurisdiction.

Activity logs are retained for a minimum period of seven (7) years from the date of account closure or last activity, whichever is later, to satisfy regulatory requirements and preserve evidence for potential disputes.

5. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your interactions with the Platform. These technologies serve the following purposes:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for Platform functionality, authentication, and security. Cannot be disabled.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Platform to improve performance and features.
  • Session Cookies: Maintain your authenticated state during a browsing session.
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.

By using the Platform, you consent to the use of cookies and tracking technologies as described herein. You may configure your browser to reject cookies; however, doing so may impair Platform functionality and may prevent you from accessing certain features.

6. INFORMATION SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

6.1 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including payment processing (Stripe), cloud hosting, email delivery, analytics, identity verification, and customer support tools. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed.

6.2 Payment Processors and Financial Institutions

In connection with payment disputes, chargebacks, or fraud claims, we will share your personal information, activity logs, IP addresses, session data, terms acceptance records, and usage history with payment processors (including Stripe), acquiring banks, issuing banks, card networks (Visa, Mastercard, etc.), and any other party involved in the dispute resolution process. You expressly consent to this disclosure as a condition of using the Platform.

6.3 Legal and Regulatory Compliance

We may disclose your information when required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, including but not limited to:

  • Responses to subpoenas, court orders, or other legal process
  • Requests from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
  • Requests from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
  • Requests from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)
  • Requests from state financial regulators
  • Law enforcement investigations
  • Tax reporting requirements (IRS, state tax authorities)

6.4 Protection of Rights

We may disclose information when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others, including to enforce our Terms and Conditions, investigate potential violations, or detect and prevent fraud.

6.5 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.

7. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, including:

  • Account Information: Retained for the duration of your account and for seven (7) years following account closure
  • Activity Logs and IP Records: Retained for a minimum of seven (7) years for regulatory compliance and dispute resolution
  • Terms Consent Records: Retained indefinitely as evidence of agreement
  • Payment and Transaction Records: Retained for seven (7) years as required by tax and financial regulations
  • Communications: Retained for five (5) years
  • Blockchain Data: Permanently recorded on the distributed ledger (beyond our control)

We may retain certain information for longer periods where required by law, regulation, or legitimate business interest (including defense of legal claims). De-identified or aggregated data may be retained indefinitely.

8. DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
  • Secure password hashing using industry-standard algorithms (bcrypt)
  • Access controls and role-based permissions
  • Regular security assessments and monitoring
  • Secure server infrastructure with firewalls and intrusion detection
  • Employee training on data protection practices

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is one hundred percent (100%) secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

9. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

9.1 Access and Portability

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you by contacting us at support@faradconnect.com. We will provide a copy of your information in a commonly used electronic format within thirty (30) days of a verified request.

9.2 Correction

You may update or correct certain account information directly through your Platform dashboard. For other corrections, contact us at support@faradconnect.com.

9.3 Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to the following limitations:

  • We cannot delete information required for regulatory compliance (activity logs, transaction records, terms consent records)
  • We cannot delete information necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims
  • We cannot delete information required by applicable law or regulation
  • Blockchain data cannot be deleted due to the immutable nature of distributed ledger technology

Where deletion is not possible due to legal or regulatory requirements, we will restrict processing of your information to the minimum necessary for compliance purposes.

9.4 Marketing Communications

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any marketing email or by contacting us. Note that you cannot opt out of transactional or service-related communications.

9.5 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete, the right to opt out of sale/sharing, and the right to non-discrimination. We do not sell personal information as defined under the CCPA/CPRA. To exercise your rights, contact us at support@faradconnect.com.

9.6 European Economic Area (EEA) Residents

If you are located in the EEA, you may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. Our legal bases for processing include consent, contractual necessity, legitimate interests, and legal obligations.

10. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States of America and other countries where our service providers operate. By using the Platform, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence. We take reasonable steps to ensure that your information receives an adequate level of protection in the jurisdictions in which we process it.

11. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

The Platform is not directed to individuals under the age of eighteen (18). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately at support@faradconnect.com.

12. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party services, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through or in connection with the Platform.

13. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Policy on the Platform with a revised “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Platform after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

For material changes that significantly affect how we process your personal information, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you via email or through a prominent notice on the Platform.

14. DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND GOVERNING LAW

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Policy shall be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution provisions set forth in our Terms and Conditions, including binding arbitration in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

15. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Farad Technologies Group, LLC

Email: support@faradconnect.com

Subject Line: “Privacy Policy Inquiry”

For data protection requests, please include your full name, email address associated with your account, and a detailed description of your request. We will respond within thirty (30) days.

16. CONSENT AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By creating an account on the Platform, you expressly acknowledge and consent to the following:

  • You have read and understood this Privacy Policy in its entirety
  • You consent to the collection, use, storage, and processing of your personal information as described herein
  • You consent to the maintenance of comprehensive activity logs including IP addresses, session data, and usage patterns
  • You consent to the disclosure of your information to payment processors, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies as described in Section 6
  • You consent to the use of your activity data as evidence in payment disputes, chargebacks, and legal proceedings
  • You acknowledge that certain information (blockchain data, compliance records) cannot be deleted
  • You consent to international data transfers as described in Section 10

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