GDPR Compliance & Data Privacy
At MKR Group, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy rights. This page explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679 and other applicable data protection laws. This policy applies to all users of our website, with particular relevance to individuals accessing the website from the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA).
Who We Are
MKR Group is the data controller responsible for your personal data collected through this website. If you have any questions or concerns regarding how your data is handled, please contact us at:
MKR Group — Data Privacy Team: info@mkrgroup.com
What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- •Identity & Contact Information: Full name, email address, phone number, and mailing address provided during registration or inquiry
- •Financial & Investment Information: Information about your financial status, investment experience and accreditation status where voluntarily provided
- •Technical & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on the website, and referring URLs
- •Cookie & Tracking Data: Data collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy below)
- •Communications Data: Records of your correspondence with MKR Group, including emails and messages submitted through the website
How We Use Your Data
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| To create and manage your account | Contractual necessity |
| To verify your eligibility and accreditation status | Legitimate interest / Legal obligation |
| To communicate with you about your account or inquiries | Contractual necessity |
| To send updates, newsletters, or marketing communications | Consent |
| To improve our website and user experience | Legitimate interest |
| To comply with applicable laws and regulations | To comply with applicable laws and regulations |
We will not sell your personal data to third parties
How We Share Your Data
We may share your personal data with:
- •Service Providers: Third-party vendors and platforms that support our operations, including identity verification services, analytics providers, and communication tools
- •Legal & Regulatory Authorities: Where required by law, regulation, or court order
- •Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction
All third parties with whom we share data are required to handle it in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Your Data Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- •Right of Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- •Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data
- •Right to Erasure: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal obligations
- •Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we limit how we use your data
- •Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or where processing is based on legitimate interest
- •Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@mkrgroup.com . We will respond to all requests within 30 days.
Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- •Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled
- •Performance & Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to improve functionality
- •Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to personalize your experience
- •Marketing & Targeting Cookies: Used to deliver relevant content and track the effectiveness of our communications
Upon your first visit to our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You may accept all cookies, customize your preferences, or decline non-essential cookies. You can update your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or our cookie management tool.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law. When your data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
International Data Transfers
If you are located in the EU or EEA, please note that your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EU or EEA, including the United States. Where such transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR requirements, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this GDPR Compliance and Data Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact & Complaints
If you have any concerns about how we handle your personal data, please contact our Data Privacy Team at info@mkrgroup.com .
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. In the EU, this is the supervisory authority in your country of residence or place of work.
