PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: December 4, 2024

 

Your Privacy Matters

At Fintex, we are committed to protecting the privacy, security, and confidentiality of our users and their businesses. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you use our financial technology platform.

By using Fintex, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

 

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly as well as data generated through your use of the platform.

 

A. Account Information

  • Name

  • Business name

  • Email address

  • Phone number (optional)

  • Authentication credentials

  • User role or permissions (if part of a team account)

 

B. Business & Financial Information

Depending on your usage, Fintex may collect:

  • Bank account information

  • Payment details

  • Transaction history

  • Invoices, receipts, and payout data

  • Customer or vendor information you upload

  • Financial performance metrics

  • Ledger or bookkeeping data

Fintex does not directly store sensitive banking credentials unless required for integrations and always in encrypted form.

 

C. Operational Data

  • Workflow actions and logs

  • System usage activity

  • Audit trails for transactions

  • Integrations and API events

 

D. AI Interaction Data (If using AI features)

  • Questions asked to FintexAI

  • AI-generated responses

  • Feedback such as upvotes/downvotes

  • Metadata for improving AI accuracy (anonymized)

 

E. Technical Information

Collected automatically:

  • IP address

  • Device information

  • Browser type

  • Operating system

  • Session activity

  • Cookies and analytics data

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the data we collect to:

A. Operate and Deliver Core Fintex Services

  • Process payments

  • Generate financial insights

  • Provide dashboards, reports, and analytics

  • Support business workflows

B. Improve and Personalize the Platform

  • Customize dashboards and recommendations

  • Enhance AI-powered insights (anonymized)

C. Communicate With You

  • Notifications

  • Alerts

  • System updates

  • Billing communication

  • Support responses

D. Maintain Security and Compliance

  • Fraud detection and prevention

  • Audit logging

  • Regulatory reporting (where required)

E. Provide Customer Support

  • Resolve issues and answer questions

  • Assist with feature usage

We do not use business financial data for advertising or marketing without your consent.

 

3. Data Security

Fintex uses industry-grade security practices to protect your data:

  • Encryption in transit (TLS 1.3)

  • Encryption at rest (AES-256)

  • SOC 2-compliant cloud infrastructure

  • Strict access controls and permissions

  • Regular audits and penetration testing

  • Role-based access management

  • Multi-factor authentication support

While we take all reasonable steps to safeguard your data, no digital service can guarantee absolute security.

 

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal or business information.

We may share data only in these limited circumstances:

A. Service Providers

Carefully vetted partners who assist in:

  • Cloud hosting

  • Payment processing

  • Analytics

  • SMS or email delivery

  • Security monitoring

All partners are bound by strict confidentiality and data-protection agreements.

B. Team or Organization Access

Information may be shared with team members you authorize in your workspace.

C. Legal and Compliance Obligations

We may disclose data:

  • To comply with law, subpoena, or court order

  • To prevent fraud or security threats

  • To protect the rights and safety of users

D. With Your Explicit Consent

For any optional tool, integration, or third-party service.

 

5. Your Rights

You have full control over your data. You may:

  • Access: Request a copy of your information

  • Correct: Update inaccurate data

  • Delete: Request deletion of your account or data

  • Export: Download your information in a portable format

  • Restrict Processing: Limit certain uses

  • Withdraw Consent: Opt out of optional data uses

To exercise these rights, go to:

Settings → Data Management
Or contact: [Insert Support Email]

 

6. AI and Automated Processing

Where applicable:

  • FintexAI may generate automated insights or suggestions

  • AI responses may contain inaccuracies

  • AI output is not financial advice

  • Conversations may be anonymized to improve models

  • Users may opt out of AI training in Settings

AI responses are clearly labeled as AI-generated.

 

7. Data Retention

We retain data according to the following schedule:

  • Active account data: Stored as long as your account remains active

  • User-deleted data: Permanently removed within 30 days

  • Backups: Retained up to 90 days for disaster recovery

  • Anonymized analytics: May be retained indefinitely

We may retain some information to comply with financial regulations (e.g., audit logs, transaction history requirements).

 

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Fintex uses cookies for:

  • Authentication

  • User experience improvements

  • Security

  • Analytics

You may disable cookies in your browser, though some features may not function properly.

 

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed on servers located in other countries.
We ensure all transfers comply with applicable data-protection laws and adequate safeguards.

 

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Major changes will be communicated via:

  • Email

  • Dashboard announcement

  • App notification

Continued use of Fintex after changes means acceptance of the updated policy.

 

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:

Vaulic Technologies Ltd
Email: [Insert Support Email]
Website: [Insert URL]
In-App: Settings → Support