Privacy Policy
Last update: 03.06.2026
We (referred to as "We", "Us" or "Our") are committed to protecting your Personal Data and your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect and store the information you provide through the website Birch Yieldstead (the "Website").
We uphold the following principles:
To be transparent about how we collect and process your personal information:
We want you to be able to make informed choices about how your Personal Data is used and processed. That is why we created this website. To support this, we use a range of methods and procedures to give you relevant information about the use of Personal Data.
Where we believe you need specific details, we will provide them at the appropriate time.
We are glad to answer any questions and offer any clarifications you require, subject to limitations imposed by law. You can reach us by email at the address below: info@birch-yieldstead.com
Personal Data will only be used for the purposes set out in this Policy.
We may process Personal Data for several purposes, including to provide the website to you, connect you with third-party trading platforms (the 'Services'), improve the site, protect our rights and interests, support the maintenance and provision of the Services, meet regulatory or legal obligations, and carry out administrative and business activities that support the delivery and use of the Services.
We also process Personal Data to better understand your preferences and needs.
To exercise key rights over your Personal Data:
We have dedicated substantial resources to support the exercise of your rights. Contact us at any time to request access to your personal data. We will modify or delete it, stop using it for specific or general purposes, and transfer it to you or to a third party. We will be able to accommodate your requests.
Secure your Personal Data:
While we cannot guarantee complete security of your Personal Data, we are committed to using a range of methods and techniques to keep your Personal Data protected.
This concludes our Privacy and Security Policy.
1. The Scope?
This Policy explains the types of Personal Data the Company collects about individuals and how it processes, shares, and secures that data.
It covers information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. An identifiable natural person is someone who can be identified directly, or indirectly through a combination of additional information we hold or can access.
In this Policy, "processing" means any operation involving the use or collection of Personal Data, including its management, structuring, and storage.
Our services are intended for general audiences and are not designed for anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly seek or collect information from anyone under 18, nor do we knowingly allow such persons to use our services. If we learn that we hold information about a child, we will erase it as quickly as possible.
2. What Personal Data Do We Hold About You?
When you use our services and channels or visit our website, we collect Personal Data. In some cases, we request this information directly from you. In others, we gather it by analysing how you use our Services and service channels, or by receiving it from our third-party partners.
3. No requirement to disclose personal data, and the consequences of withholding it.
You are not obliged to provide Us with any Personal Data. However, in certain circumstances, withholding it may prevent Us from delivering the Services or granting you access to the website.
4. What Personal Data do We collect? When you visit our website, we collect the following personal data:
This includes your online activity log, traffic data (such as IP address, date of access, and time of access), the language you used, software crash logs, the type of browser used, and details about the device you used. This information is not private and cannot be used to identify you.
Personal Data we receive from you: any personal data you choose to provide when you connect with a third-party online trading platform through Us.
Personal information you provide specifically to third-party platforms to facilitate trade: this includes your full name, address, phone number, and email address.
5. Legal Basis and Reasons for Processing Personal Data
We process your Personal Data for the purposes set out in this section, and on the legal bases that apply to it.
Without a legal basis, the Company cannot use Personal Data relating to you. The legal grounds on which the Company may process your Personal Data are:
- You have consented to the processing of your Personal Data for one or more purposes. This applies when you submit personal information via the Website so that we can transfer it to a third-party trading platform.
- The Company or a third party may need to process your personal data to pursue a legitimate interest, such as improving Our Services or defending legal claims.
- Processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation.
Contact us by email for further details on the processing necessary to safeguard our legitimate interests.
Below are the reasons and legal grounds on which we may use the information you provide. Personal Data.
Scope
Legal Basis
1. To share your Personal Data with third parties at your request to access digital trading
Where you request it, we may collect Personal Data from you to forward to third-party companies.
You have consented to the processing of your Personal Data for one or more purposes.
2. To respond to your requests, questions or concerns
Personal Data helps us answer any questions you may have about the Services.
Processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of the Company or those of a third party.
3. Personal Data is processed to meet legal obligations and administrative, judicial, or regulatory requirements.
Processing is necessary to meet our legal obligations.
4. To improve Our Services
We may use Personal Data to improve Our Services, including any crash or malfunction reports we collect in relation to the Services.
Processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of the Company or those of a third party.
5. To prevent fraud and misuse of Our Services
Processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of the Company or those of a third party.
6. To carry out and manage activities aligned with the requirements of Our Services
Such activities include back-office functions, business development, strategic decision-making, oversight mechanisms, and similar operations.
Processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of the Company or a third party.
7. To carry out analysis, including statistical analysis
We use a range of analytical techniques, including statistical methods, to make decisions on various matters.
Processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of the Company or those of a third party.
8. To protect our assets, rights and interests, and those of third parties
We may process Personal Data to establish and defend legal claims and to protect our rights, interests and assets, or those of a third party, in accordance with any applicable laws, regulations, agreements, terms, conditions or policies.
Processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of the Company or a third party.
6. Transfer of Personal Data to Third Parties
We may also share Personal Data with third-party companies that provide services to us, such as hosting and storage providers, IP address information, and analysis of user experiences.
You can also ask us to share specific Personal Data about you with third-party trading platforms. In such cases, we will provide the Personal Data you give us to those third-party trading platforms. Use of your Personal Data is then subject to their privacy policies, and your Personal Data may be shared with multiple trading platforms.
We may share Personal Data with related entities or business partners. This gives the Company the resources to enhance and improve the products and services it provides to its customers.
Where necessary to safeguard the rights or assets of third parties, the Company may disclose Personal Data to regulatory, local, or other official authorities.
We may also share Personal Data about you with potential investors or buyers, or with lenders to the Company or any other company within the group, where such a transaction takes place (including the transfer or sale of assets belonging to the Company or any other company within the group), or as part of any merger, restructuring, consolidation, or bankruptcy of the Company or any other business within the group.
7. Cookies and third-party services
Third-party services, such as advertisers on our website or analytics companies, may also be used. These companies may employ cookies or other technologies.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device each time you visit or access the website. They gather information about your preferences and browsing habits to improve your experience, remember your settings, and tailor the products and services you may enjoy. Cookies are also used for statistics and analytics.
Some cookies we use are session cookies. These are temporarily downloaded to your device and last only a short time, until you close your browser. Other cookies are persistent. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a period after you close your browser. They help the website recognise you as a returning user and allow you to return to the site.
Types of Cookies:
They may be used by us according to their purpose:
The cookie type
These cookies are strictly necessary
Scope
These cookies are essential for accessing the features you have requested and navigating our website. They are used to deliver the information, products and services you have asked us for.
They enable your device to download and stream data, allowing you to move around the website, use its features, and return to pages you have previously visited.
Additional Information
Cookies collect personal data, such as your username and last login date, to confirm that you are signed in to the site. They are deleted once you close your web browser (session cookies).
The cookie type
Functionality Cookies
Scope
Cookies allow us to recognise you on each visit and to save your preferences.
Additional Information
Cookies collect personal data, such as your username and last login date, to confirm you are logged in to the site. They are deleted once you close your web browser (session cookies).
The cookie type
Cookies for performance
Scope
Cookies help us collect statistical data on the site's performance and improve it. They also allow us to analyse how our website is used.
Additional Information
Cookies store anonymous data that is not linked to any identified or identifiable natural person. Some can be deleted when you close your browser, while others remain valid indefinitely.
Cookies are blocked or removed
To block or remove cookies, you will need to change your browser's settings. The links below explain how to do this in some of the most popular browsers.
- Firefox
- Microsoft Edge
- Google Chrome
- Safari
However, please be aware that if this happens, some or all of the Website's functions and features may not work as you expect.
ONLINE TRACKING NOTICE
This service does not currently support do-not-track signals.
8. Retention of Your personal data
The Company will retain your Personal Data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose of processing described in this Policy, or for longer periods where permitted by applicable laws, regulations, policies, and orders.
We will share your information with third-party trading platforms for a period of 12 months. With your consent, we will continue to share your data for a further 12 months.
We regularly review the Personal Data we hold to confirm it is still required.
9. Transfers of personal data to a third country or international organisation
Your personal data may be transferred to other countries, including a third country other than the one in which you reside, or to international organisations. The Company takes all necessary steps to safeguard the personal data you provide and to ensure that data users can assert their rights and access effective legal recourse.
These protections and safeguards are available to all those residing in the EEA (European Economic Area).
- Transfer to a third country or international organisation that the EU Commission has determined provides adequate protection for transferred Personal Data, in accordance with Article 45(3) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 (the "GDPR").
- The transfer is made pursuant to a legally binding and enforceable agreement between public bodies or authorities under Article 46(2)(a).
- The transfer was carried out in compliance with the standard data protection clauses adopted by the EU Commission under Article 46(2)(c) of the GDPR. These clauses can be viewed at https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/law-topic/data-protection/data-transfers-outside-eu/model-contracts-transfer-personal-data-third-countries_en.
If you would like details about the security measures we use to protect your Personal Data when it is transferred to third-party countries or international organisations, please contact us by email at info@wealthwaydigital.uk
10. Security of Personal Data
We have implemented appropriate organisational and technical measures to safeguard Personal Data, including protection against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, or alteration of Personal Data.
We cannot guarantee that the security of your Personal Data will be maintained without error, nor can we be held accountable for any intangible, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use or disclosure of Personal Data. This includes, but is not limited to, any Personal Data disclosed due to transmission errors, unauthorised access by a third party, or any other cause beyond our control.
Where legal obligations or other circumstances beyond our control require it, we may be obliged to provide your Personal Data to third parties, such as public authorities. In these situations, we cannot control the level of security applied to your Personal Data by those third parties.
Personal Data cannot be transmitted over the internet in a completely secure manner. The Company cannot guarantee the security of Personal Data you transmit to Us via the internet.
11. Hyperlinks to third party websites
The website contains links to third-party sites and applications. These sites and applications are not under the Company's supervision. We are not responsible for the collection or processing of Personal Data by them, and this Policy does not apply to any actions taken through such sites or applications.
Before accessing or using any third-party website or application, we recommend that you read their privacy policy and consider carefully what Personal Data you provide to them.
12. Changes to this Policy
Before accessing or using any third-party website or app, we recommend reviewing its privacy policy. We also advise caution before providing any Personal Data to them.
13. Your rights regarding your personal information
You have the right to ask us to verify the accuracy of the Personal Data we collect about you, to correct any errors, and to delete any Personal Data we no longer need. You may also restrict the types of processing applied to your personal information.
If you are resident in the EEA, please refer to this page:
These rights apply to the information you provide in relation to your Personal Data. To exercise them, please email the address below.
Right of access
The Company can confirm whether Personal Data about you is being processed. If it is, you can access that Personal Data.
The Company will provide an electronic copy of the Personal Data currently being processed and may charge a reasonable fee for additional copies. If you request it, the data will be made available electronically.
The right to access Personal Data must not conflict with the rights and freedoms of others. If a request would adversely affect the rights and freedoms of another person, the Company may refuse to comply or limit the extent to which it does so.
Right to rectification
The Company may correct inaccurate Personal Data. You have the right to request that incomplete Personal Data concerning you be completed, taking into account the purpose of the processing.
Right to erasure
The following grounds apply: (a) the Personal Data is no longer required for the purpose for which it was collected or processed; (b) you withdraw consent and there is no other legal basis for processing; (c) you object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of Personal Data about you that is based on legitimate interests pursued by Us or by a third party; (e) the Personal Data has been unlawfully processed; or (f) the Personal Data must be erased to comply with the Company's legal obligation.
This right does not apply where processing is necessary (a) to comply with a legal obligation that requires processing under European Union or Member State law; or (b) to establish, exercise or defend legal rights.
Restriction of processing
If you are concerned about the accuracy of your Personal Data, you can ask the Company to restrict its processing.
Where you request that Personal Data be restricted, it may only be retained with your consent; to establish, exercise or defend legal rights; to protect the rights of another natural person; or for reasons of substantial public interest within the European Union or a Member State.
Right to data portability
Where processing is carried out by automated means and is based on consent or on a contract to which you are a party, you have the right to receive the Personal Data you have provided to the Company.
You have the right to request that your Personal Data be transferred directly from the Company to another controller, where technically feasible. Exercising the right to data portability does not affect your rights under the right to erasure. The right to data portability must not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.
Right to object
You may object at any time to any processing of Personal Data concerning you that is based on legitimate interests pursued by the Company or a third party. This includes profiling based on those legitimate interests. Where we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing, we may continue only if those grounds override your rights, freedoms and interests, or relate