PRIVACY POLICY
Ascend‑Funded LLC (“Ascend‑Funded,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
1.1 Personal Information
Full name
Email address
Phone number (optional)
Country and IP address
Billing details (payment processor info, not stored by us directly)
1.2 Account & Trading Data
Username and login activity
Simulation results (e.g., trades placed, drawdowns, balances)
Platform usage behavior (time spent, features used)
1.3 Technical Data
Browser type, device ID, operating system
IP address and geolocation
Cookies, pixels, and analytics tracking data
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
To provide and manage our services, challenges, and simulations
To process payments and issue access credentials
To send important notices, confirmations, or service updates
To analyze user behavior for service improvements
To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or cheating
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
3. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies, analytics tags, and similar tracking technologies to:
Monitor user behavior and site performance
Personalize your experience
Collect aggregate usage statistics via tools like Google Analytics
You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your information only with:
Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
Email service providers (for notifications)
Affiliated entities or service partners for evaluation administration
Legal authorities if required to comply with law, subpoenas, or regulatory inquiries
All third parties are required to adhere to data protection agreements and confidentiality.
5. International Transfers
Your information may be transferred and processed in countries outside of your residence. These countries may not offer the same level of legal protection, but we take appropriate safeguards to ensure compliance, including EU Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as:
You maintain an active account
It is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
Required by law or regulation (e.g., for fraud prevention or tax records)
Upon request, we can anonymize or delete your data unless retention is legally required.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Object to processing or request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@ascendedcapital.com
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for use by anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately for deletion.
9. Security
We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data. However, no method of online transmission or storage is completely secure.
10. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Continued use of our services indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact: