Legal and Privacy Policy
Privacy is of utmost importance at GetAroundAssets. We recognize the significance of protecting information which relates to our investors, partners, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy informs you of the ways we work to ensure privacy and the confidentiality of your Personal Data and describes the information we gather, how we use that information, and the circumstances under which we disclose such information to third parties.
This Privacy Policy is designed to address regulatory requirements of the jurisdictions in which GetAroundAssets offers its vehicle investment services. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, you should not use our Services. We may amend this Privacy Policy at any time by posting an amended version on our website.
1. Information About GetAroundAssets
Our vehicle investment services are offered through GetAroundAssets Holdings Ltd. By using the Services, you understand that your Personal Data may be used by our affiliated entities in compliance with this Privacy Policy.
2. Collection of Personal Data
When you access or use our investment platform, we collect the following information:
Information you provide to us: When you register for an account, invest in vehicles, or contact our support team, we collect information including your name, email address, phone number, and investment preferences.
Information we collect automatically: When you visit our website or use our app, we automatically collect:
- Login Information: Browser type, IP address, access times, and device identifiers
- Investment Information: Vehicle selections, investment amounts, return history, and withdrawal patterns
- Usage Data: How you interact with our platform, including pages visited and features used
Information Required by Law: To comply with anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) regulations, we may collect:
- Full legal name and date of birth
- Residential address and contact details
- Government-issued identification (passport, driver's license)
- Proof of address (utility bill, bank statement)
- Source of funds documentation
Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.
3. Use of Personal Data
We use your Personal Data to:
- Process your vehicle investments and calculate daily returns
- Verify your identity and prevent fraudulent activity
- Communicate important updates about your investments
- Improve our platform and develop new investment opportunities
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- Provide customer support and address your inquiries
- Send you marketing communications (with your consent)
We may use aggregated, anonymized data for analytics and research purposes. This data cannot be used to identify individual investors.
4. Disclosure of Personal Data
We may share your information with selected third parties to provide our Services:
- Payment Processors: To process your deposits and withdrawals
- Identity Verification Services: To comply with KYC/AML requirements
- Cloud Service Providers: To securely store your data
- Fleet Management Partners: To manage vehicle operations (anonymized data only)
- Legal and Regulatory Authorities: When required by law or to prevent fraud
We do not sell your Personal Data to third parties. All recipients of your data are contractually obligated to protect it in compliance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your Personal Data may be transferred to the successor entity. We will notify you of any such change and your rights regarding your data.
5. Security of Your Personal Data
We implement robust security measures to protect your Personal Data:
- Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using TLS 1.3
- Access Controls: Strict role-based access to your data within our organization
- Regular Audits: We conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing
- Two-Factor Authentication: Optional 2FA for your account security
- Monitoring: 24/7 monitoring for suspicious activity
While we strive to protect your Personal Data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and enable 2FA to further protect your account.
6. Retention of Your Personal Data
We retain your Personal Data for as long as necessary to provide our Services and comply with legal obligations:
- Active Accounts: Data retained while your account is active
- Transaction Records: Retained for 7 years to comply with tax and regulatory requirements
- KYC Documentation: Retained for 5 years after account closure as required by AML regulations
- Marketing Preferences: Retained indefinitely unless you opt out
After you close your account, we will anonymize or delete your Personal Data where not required to be retained for legal or regulatory purposes.
7. Storage of Personal Data
GetAroundAssets stores your Personal Data on secure servers located in the United States and European Union. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers, including:
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
- Data Processing Agreements with all third-party service providers
- Compliance with GDPR and other applicable data protection laws
By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your data to these locations for processing and storage.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your Personal Data:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of the Personal Data we hold about you
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Right to Object: Object to processing for direct marketing purposes
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
9. Acceptance of This Policy
By using GetAroundAssets Services, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Services. Your continued use of the Services following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Material changes will be notified to you via email or through your account dashboard at least 30 days before they take effect.
10. Questions and Complaints
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or wish to make a complaint, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Support: [email protected]
- Mail: GetAroundAssets, 93 Collingwood St, Nelson 7042, NZ
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority if you believe we have violated applicable data protection laws.