Privacy Policy
Last updated [September 2024]
In this Policy
“We,” “us,” and “our” refers to Layer2 Financial Inc. Details are provided in paragraph 1.1 below. “Personal information” means any information relating to you as an identified or identifiable natural person (“data subject”); an identifiable person can be identified directly or indirectly by reference to an identifier such as a name, online identifier, or one or more factors specific to your identity. “Processing” means any operation performed on data, such as collection, recording, storage, adaptation, or deletion.
If you have any questions about this policy or how we collect and use personal information, please contact us.
1. Information about Controller
1.1 Canada or United States
If you are based in Canada or the United States, Layer2 Financial Inc. is the controller of your personal information. Our registered offices are:
- Canada : 100 King Street West, Suite 5600, Toronto, Ontario, Canada L6M 2G7
- United States : 201 South Biscayne Blvd, 28th Floor, Miami, Florida, USA 33031
1.2 European Union
If you are based in the European Union, Layer2 Financial UAB is the controller of your personal information. Our registered office is: Taikos pr. 111-74 LT-94230 Klaipėda, Lithuania.
1.3 Contact Us
If you have any questions or would like to exercise any privacy rights described in this policy, contact us via mail at our registered office or via email at compliance@layer2financial.com.
2. Contract Information and Other Correspondence
When you enter into a contract with us, personal information such as your name, contact details, and correspondence may be collected. You must provide certain information (e.g., your name, email, payment details) to carry out the contract.
We may also collect phone numbers used to contact our organization and the time, date, and duration of calls. Please note that call recordings will only occur with your consent where required by applicable law.
3. Marketing
We may collect your contact details to send you information about our products and services. You always have the right to opt out of receiving our marketing by contacting us or using the unsubscribe option in emails.
If you are an existing customer or acting in a professional capacity, we may use your contact details for legitimate interests in marketing, subject to local laws.
4. Website Information
We and third parties may collect technical data (e.g., IP address, browser type) about your use of our website via cookies or analytics tools. We use this information to improve our website’s effectiveness. Your browser may allow a “do not track” signal, but our website is not designed to respond to such signals.
5. Business Contact Information
If you work for one of our customers, suppliers, or business partners, we may collect your contact information and details of your employment for legitimate interests in managing relationships with your organization.
6. Information Collected at Our Premises
We may collect information about visitors to our premises, including the date and time of visits. CCTV may be in operation at our premises, and footage is only released upon a warrant or formal law enforcement request.
7. Job Applications
We collect and hold information about job applicants and use it for evaluating candidates and fulfilling employment law obligations. Special categories of data provided voluntarily (e.g., race or health information) are stored based on your consent.
8. Legal Claims
If we need to defend or bring legal claims, we may retain your personal information for legitimate interests.
9. Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Analysis
For AML purposes, we may collect information such as your name, email, and wallet address from publicly available sources. Processing is based on legitimate interests in preventing fraud.
10. Information We Receive from Third Parties
We may receive information from service providers, business partners, and publicly available sources like LinkedIn or Facebook.
11. Common Uses of Your Information
We use your information to perform contracts, comply with legal obligations, or for legitimate interests. We may also use it for public interest purposes in rare cases.
12. Sharing Personal Information with Third Parties
We may share your information with third-party service providers, other entities within our group, or for legal reasons. Third parties must take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information.
13. Where We Store Your Information
Our headquarters is in Toronto, Canada, and our main data center is in the United States. We may transfer your personal information internationally, relying on applicable legal transfer mechanisms.
14. Data Security
We take internal security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or use. Access to your data is limited to those who need it for business purposes.
15. Retention of Your Information
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to meet legal obligations.
16. Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights over your personal information, including the right to access, correct, delete, or object to processing. You can also request data portability or withdraw consent.
17. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Any changes to our privacy policy will be posted on this page. We will notify you of material changes, and your continued use of our services will constitute acceptance.
18. Your Information and the Blockchain
Some of our services require the disclosure of your information on the blockchain, which may be immutable and prevent the exercise of certain privacy rights.
19. Jurisdiction and Interpretation
This privacy policy is governed by Canadian law, and the federal courts of Canada have jurisdiction over disputes.
20. California Residents
This section provides additional information for California residents under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We do not sell your personal information and have not done so in the past 12 months.
21. US Consumer Privacy Notice
For individuals in the United States, this section explains how Layer2 handles your personal information under federal law, including sharing practices and your rights to limit certain sharing.
Questions? Contact us at https://layer2financial.com/contact-us.