🔐 Privacy Policy – THE WYKE FUND
At THE WYKE FUND, accessible via https://thewykefund.com, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and other applicable laws.
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
THE WYKE FUND
Company number: IC000999
Registered in the United Kingdom
Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) – PRN 611198
Contact: support@thewykefund.com
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Identity data: full name, date of birth, nationality, ID documents (passport, national ID)
- Contact details: email address, phone number, postal address
- Financial data: payment details, wallet addresses, transaction history
- Technical data: IP address, device type, browser type, cookies
- Usage data: login activity, navigation behavior on the site
- KYC/AML documents: proof of residence, identity verification files
3. How We Use Your Data
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- To register and manage your account
- To verify your identity (KYC/AML compliance)
- To process transactions and display account balances
- To send service-related notifications
- To improve our services and ensure security
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on one or more of the following lawful grounds:
- Your consent
- The performance of a contract with you
- Our legal obligations, especially financial regulations
- Our legitimate interest in maintaining security and service quality
5. Data Sharing
We may share your personal data with:
- Regulatory or governmental authorities (upon legal request)
- Payment processors or banking partners
- Service providers (e.g. hosting, KYC verification tools)
- Legal or financial consultants under confidentiality agreements
We do not sell or rent your data to third parties.
6. International Transfers
If data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or UK adequacy decisions.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements. Generally:
- KYC/AML data: retained for at least 5 years after account closure
- Account and transactional data: retained for 7 years
8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request the erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)
- Withdraw your consent at any time
To exercise your rights, please contact: support@thewykefund.com
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures including:
- SSL/TLS encryption
- Secure user authentication
- Access control and internal audits
- Encrypted storage of sensitive data
10. Cookies
We use cookies to optimize user experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content. For more details, refer to our Cookie Policy.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our services implies acceptance of the updated terms.
12. Contact
If you have questions or concerns about your privacy or this policy, contact:
THE WYKE FUND
Email: support@thewykefund.com
