Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2025-11-05
Welcome to USTOP Consulting (“we”, “us”, or “our”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, how we keep it secure, and what rights you have.
1. Who We Are
USTOP Consulting provides research and advisory services for global markets including U.S. equities, gold, and digital assets. Contact us at [email protected].
2. What We Collect
Information you provide
- Contact details (name, email, Telegram/WhatsApp handle)
- Company name and role (if applicable)
- Project objectives and preferences you share during inquiries
Information we collect automatically
- Basic analytics (page views, device/browser type, referrer, approximate region)
- Cookies or similar technologies for session management and performance (see Cookie Policy)
- Server logs for security (IP address, timestamps, requested URLs)
3. How We Use Your Information
- To respond to your inquiries and provide requested services
- To deliver research reports, briefs, and market insights
- To maintain security, prevent fraud, and ensure site reliability
- To analyze site performance and improve our content and user experience
- To meet legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations
4. Legal Bases for Processing
Where applicable (e.g., GDPR), we rely on one or more of the following: your consent, performance of a contract, legitimate interests (such as site security and service improvement), and compliance with legal obligations.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use essential cookies for core functionality and, with your consent, analytics cookies to understand usage patterns. You can manage cookie preferences via our on‑site banner or your browser settings. For details, see our Cookie Policy.
6. Data Sharing and Transfers
- We do not sell your personal information.
- We may share data with service providers (e.g., hosting, email delivery, analytics) under contracts that require adequate security and privacy safeguards.
- If data is transferred internationally, we take appropriate measures consistent with applicable laws.
7. Data Security
We apply technical and organizational measures including encrypted transmission (HTTPS), access controls, least‑privilege permissions, logging, and periodic reviews. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; we continually improve our safeguards.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. You may request deletion where applicable.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to processing of your personal data, as well as data portability. You can also withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. To exercise rights, contact [email protected].
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are intended for adults and not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us to request deletion.
11. Third‑Party Links
Our site may contain links to third‑party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this page with the “Last updated” date above.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or our data practices, contact us at [email protected].