Last updated November 2023
At Coast Finance, Inc. (herein “Coast” “we” or “our”), accessible from www.getcoast.io, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by Coast and how we use it.
If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us.
We are a Data Controller of your information.
Coast legal basis for collecting and using the personal information described in this Privacy Policy depends on the Personal Information we collect and the specific context in which we collect the information:
Coast will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights. If you wish to be informed what Personal Information we hold about you and if you want it to be removed from our systems, please contact us.
In certain circumstances, you have the following data protection rights:
Coast follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. All hosting companies do this and a part of hosting services' analytics. The information collected by log files include internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable. The purpose of the information is for analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking users' movement on the website, and gathering demographic information.
Like any other website, Coast uses "cookies". These cookies are used to store information including visitors' preferences, and the pages on the website that the visitor accessed or visited. The information is used to optimize the users' experience by customizing our web page content based on visitors' browser type and/or other information.
You may consult this list to find the Privacy Policy for each of the advertising partners of Coast.
Third-party ad servers or ad networks uses technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons that are used in their respective advertisements and links that appear on Coast, which are sent directly to users' browser. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. These technologies are used to measure the effectiveness of their advertising campaigns and/or to personalize the advertising content that you see on websites that you visit.
Note that Coast has no access to or control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers.
Coast's Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. Thus, we are advising you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information. It may include their practices and instructions about how to opt-out of certain options.
You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options. To know more detailed information about cookie management with specific web browsers, it can be found at the browsers' respective websites.
Another part of our priority is adding protection for children while using the internet. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their online activity.
Coast does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you think that your child provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately and we will do our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.
Our Privacy Policy applies only to our online activities and is valid for visitors to our website with regards to the information that they shared and/or collect in Coast. This policy is not applicable to any information collected offline or via channels other than this website.
By using our services, you agree to the collection, processing, and storage of your personal and non-personal information in accordance with the terms outlined below:
1. Collection of Data:
We may collect information that you provide directly, such as your name, email address, and other personal details, as well as data generated through your use of our services, including but not limited to device information, log data, and usage patterns.
2. Processing of Data:
Your information may be processed for various purposes, including but not limited to providing and improving our services, customizing content, conducting research and analysis, and ensuring the security of our platform. Processing may involve automated decision-making, but we will always strive to respect your rights and implement measures to safeguard your data.
3. Storage of Data:
Your data will be stored on secure servers, and we will take reasonable measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of your information. We may retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this clause or as required by applicable laws.
4. Data Sharing:
We may share your information with third-party service providers, business partners, or as required by law. However, we will ensure that any third parties involved adhere to privacy practices that are consistent with this clause.
5. User Control and Consent:
You have the right to control the data you provide and can manage your preferences through your account settings. By using our services, you expressly consent to the collection, processing, and storage of your data as described in this clause.
6. Security Measures:
While we strive to protect your data, it is important to note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we will implement industry-standard measures to safeguard your information.
7. Updates to Terms:
These terms may be updated from time to time, and any material changes will be communicated to you. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
By agreeing to these terms, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the data collection, processing, and storage practices outlined above and consent to the handling of your information as described herein. If you do not agree with these terms, please refrain from using our services.
This Privacy Retention and Deletion Policy outlines our practices regarding the retention and deletion of personal information in compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. Collection of Personal Information:
We collect personal information that you provide to us and information collected automatically through your use of our services. The types of personal information collected are detailed in our Privacy Policy.
2. Purpose of Collection:
Personal information is collected for purposes such as providing and improving our services, communication with users, and complying with legal obligations. We do not collect more personal information than is necessary for these purposes.
3. Retention of Personal Information:
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. The criteria used to determine our retention periods include the duration of our ongoing relationship with you, the existence of a legal obligation, and whether retention is advisable in light of our legal position (such as in regard to applicable statutes of limitations, litigation, or regulatory investigations).
4. Deletion of Personal Information:
In accordance with the CCPA, you have the right to request the deletion of your personal information that we have collected from you. Upon receiving a verified request for deletion, we will delete your personal information from our records and direct any service providers to do the same, unless an exception under the CCPA applies.
5. Requesting Deletion:
To request the deletion of your personal information, please contact us using the information provided in our Privacy Policy. We will verify your request before proceeding with the deletion of your personal information.
6. Exceptions to Deletion:
There are certain circumstances where we or our service providers may deny your deletion request, as allowed under the CCPA. These include situations where retaining the information is necessary for us or our service provider(s) to: Complete the transaction for which the personal information was collected, provide a good or service requested by you, or reasonably anticipated within the context of our ongoing business relationship with you, or otherwise perform a contract between us and you. Detect security incidents, protect against malicious, deceptive, fraudulent, or illegal activity; or prosecute those responsible for such activities. Comply with a legal obligation. Enable solely internal uses that are reasonably aligned with your expectations based on your relationship with us.
7. Changes to This Policy:
We reserve the right to update or modify this policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on our website and effective immediately upon posting.
By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.