Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 25, 2026
1. Introduction
Rapidtrade ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our cryptocurrency and stock trading platform, including our website and mobile application.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
- Full legal name and date of birth
- Email address and phone number
- Government-issued identification (for KYC/AML compliance)
- Social Security Number or Tax Identification Number
- Residential address and proof of address
- Bank account and payment information
- Employment and income information
Trading & Financial Data
- Trading history and transaction records
- Portfolio holdings and balances
- Linked brokerage account information (Alpaca, Binance)
- Copy trading preferences and followed traders
- Staking positions and rewards
Technical Data
- IP address and device identifiers
- Browser type and operating system
- Usage patterns and feature interactions
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
- Process and execute your trades, deposits, and withdrawals
- Verify your identity and comply with KYC/AML regulations
- Provide AI-powered trading signals and market analysis
- Enable copy trading and social features
- Calculate and distribute staking rewards
- Send transaction confirmations and account alerts
- Improve our platform, algorithms, and user experience
- Detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, and abuse
- Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:
- Brokerage Partners: Alpaca Securities and Binance to execute trades
- Payment Processors: To process deposits and withdrawals
- Identity Verification Services: For KYC/AML compliance
- Cloud Infrastructure: Vercel, Supabase, and other hosting providers
- Regulatory Authorities: SEC, FINRA, FinCEN when required by law
- Legal Proceedings: In response to valid subpoenas or court orders
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
- End-to-end encryption for data in transit (TLS 1.3)
- AES-256 encryption for data at rest
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Regular security audits and penetration testing
- SOC 2 Type II compliant infrastructure
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal and trading data for as long as your account is active, plus a minimum of 7 years after account closure to comply with SEC and IRS record-keeping requirements. You may request deletion of non-regulatory data by contacting us.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access and receive a copy of your personal data
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Data portability in a machine-readable format
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
8. Cookies & Tracking
We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. Analytics cookies help us understand platform usage. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings, though disabling essential cookies may affect functionality.
9. International Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses for transfers outside the EEA.
10. Children's Privacy
Rapidtrade is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes via email or in-app notification at least 30 days before they take effect. Continued use of Rapidtrade after changes constitutes acceptance.
12. Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights:
Email: privacy@rapidtrade.org
Data Protection Officer: dpo@rapidtrade.org