Compliance

Privacy & Data Protection

Secure handling of identity verification, settlement operations, and user data infrastructure across the Ardour Exchange treasury platform.

Last updatedJanuary 2026
KYC data protectedEncrypted infrastructureSecure identity verificationProtected settlement systems

Privacy at a glance

Encrypted by design

Sensitive data protected in transit and at rest.

No data sales

We never sell personal or KYC information.

Secure KYC vault

Identity documents stored in protected infrastructure.

Settlement integrity

Transaction and payout records safeguarded.

Banking safeguards

Payout rails protected with institutional controls.

Why we collect data

KYC Verification

Regulated identity checks for secure account access.

Fraud Prevention

Monitoring to protect settlements and user funds.

Transaction Processing

Executing sell orders and treasury payouts.

Regulatory Compliance

Meeting financial and AML obligations.

Security Monitoring

Detecting unauthorized access and anomalies.

Platform Improvement

Enhancing reliability of settlement infrastructure.

Introduction

Ardour Exchange operates institutional-grade digital asset settlement and treasury infrastructure. This Privacy & Data Protection policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you access our platform, complete identity verification, or execute settlement operations.

Information we collect

Identity & account data

  • Full name, date of birth, and residential address
  • Email address and phone number
  • Government-issued identification for KYC verification
  • Bank account details for regulated payouts

Settlement & transaction data

  • Wallet addresses used for deposits
  • Transaction history, order amounts, and timestamps
  • Payout references and settlement status

Technical & security data

  • IP address and device identifiers
  • Browser type, session metadata, and usage analytics
  • Authentication and fraud-prevention signals

How we use your information

  • Identity verification: complete KYC and AML requirements
  • Settlement processing: execute sell orders and treasury payouts
  • Communications: order updates, security alerts, and support responses
  • Compliance: meet legal, regulatory, and audit obligations
  • Security: detect fraud, unauthorized access, and platform abuse
  • Infrastructure improvement: enhance reliability of settlement systems

Security infrastructure

Ardour Exchange applies enterprise security standards across identity verification, banking integrations, and settlement operations.

Enterprise security standards

Encrypted KYC infrastructure
Secure payout systems
Protected banking integrations
Multi-layer authentication
Real-time fraud monitoring
Secure settlement infrastructure

Data sharing

We do not sell personal data. Information may be shared only when necessary for regulated operations:

  • Legal & regulatory requirements: lawful requests from authorities
  • Trusted service providers: partners supporting KYC, banking, or infrastructure
  • Protection: safeguarding rights, users, and platform integrity

Data retention

We retain personal information for as long as required to deliver settlement services, satisfy regulatory obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Transaction and KYC records may be retained for extended periods as mandated by financial regulations.

Your rights

You may exercise the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access Data

Request a copy of personal data we hold.

Correct Data

Update inaccurate identity or account details.

Delete Data

Request deletion subject to regulatory retention.

Request Support

Contact our privacy team for assistance.

Object to Processing

Object to certain non-essential processing.

To submit a request, contact ardourexchange@gmail.com or ardourexchange@gmail.com.

Cookies

We use essential cookies required for authentication, session security, and platform functionality. These cookies do not track you across third-party websites and are not used for advertising purposes.

Policy updates

We may update this policy to reflect changes in regulation or infrastructure. Material updates will be published on this page with a revised date. Continued use of Ardour Exchange after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact

For privacy inquiries or data protection requests:

Support: ardourexchange@gmail.com

Privacy: ardourexchange@gmail.com

Or visit our Support Center.

Common questions

Identity documents and verification data are stored in encrypted infrastructure with strict access controls, used solely for compliance and fraud prevention.