Effective Date: 01/01/2026
Last Updated: 24/02/2026

Global Pound (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you access or use our website, platform, and related services (the “Platform”).

We process personal data in accordance with:

The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
The Data Protection Act 2018
Applicable UK data protection laws

1. Data Controller

For the purposes of UK data protection law, the data controller is:

Global Pound
Email: support@globalpound.com

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

A. Information You Provide

Name
Email address
Contact details
Wallet address
Any information submitted via contact forms
Identity verification documents (if required for compliance)

B. Automatically Collected Data

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages visited
Date and time of access
Usage analytics data
Cookies and tracking technologies

C. Blockchain Data

Transactions conducted via public blockchain networks may be visible publicly. Wallet addresses and transaction hashes may be linked to platform usage.

3. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

Contractual necessity – To provide access to the Platform.
Legitimate interests – To operate, improve, and secure our services.
Legal obligation – To comply with regulatory and anti-money laundering requirements.
Consent – For marketing communications (where applicable).

4. How We Use Your Data

We use personal data to:

Provide and maintain the Platform
Process participation in token allocations
Communicate important updates
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Prevent fraud and abuse
Improve user experience
Conduct security monitoring

We do not sell your personal data.

5. Data Sharing

We may share personal data with:

Technology and hosting providers
Compliance and identity verification providers
Legal and regulatory authorities (where required)
Professional advisers

All third parties are required to respect data protection standards.

6. International Transfers

Some service providers may be located outside the UK.

Where personal data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

UK International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTA)
Standard Contractual Clauses
Adequacy regulations where applicable

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

Fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce agreements

When no longer required, data will be securely deleted or anonymised.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including:

Encrypted communications (SSL/TLS)
Secure server infrastructure
Access controls
Regular security monitoring

However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent (where applicable)

To exercise your rights, contact: support@globalpound.com

We may require identity verification before processing requests.

10. Complaints

If you are not satisfied with how we process your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with:

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Website: https://www.ico.org.uk
Telephone: 0303 123 1113

We encourage you to contact us first so we can resolve your concerns.

11. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Improve website performance
Analyse traffic
Enhance user experience

You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.
A separate Cookie Policy may provide additional detail.

12. Automated Decision-Making

We do not carry out solely automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects unless required for compliance and permitted by law.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of changes.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, contact:

Global Pound
Email: support@globalpound.com
United Kingdom