Privacy Policy

Disclaimer

AvanChange undertakes to ensure maximum protection of its users' personal information. We will strive to employ modern technologies for protecting personal data and adhere to legislation aimed at safeguarding privacy. Collected information is used exclusively for fulfilling contractual obligations towards users and enhancing the quality of services provided.

Key Principles of Our Privacy Policy:

We take measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of your personal information.
Personal data provided by you is used solely for the purpose of fulfilling our obligations and improving service quality.
Your IP address, cookies, and other technical information are collected automatically and processed exclusively to ensure the reliability of the service and analyze the effectiveness of provided services.
The service commits to abide by the principle of minimizing the volume of collected data, processing only the information necessary to achieve stated objectives.

We encourage users to regularly familiarize themselves with the content of this privacy policy since it may be periodically updated.

1. General Provisions

1.1. This Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as the "Policy") is prepared in compliance with the requirements of Federal Law No. 152-FZ dated July 27, 2006, On Personal Data (hereinafter referred to as the "Law"), and defines the procedure for processing personal data and measures to ensure the security of personal data within the framework of the functioning of the digital currency exchange service AvanChange, providing services for organizing and carrying out exchange transactions with digital currencies located (and implemented) on the website at https://avanchange.io/. It regulates relations between the Operator and any individual (hereinafter referred to as "User," "You") using the Operator's website.

1.2. The Operator considers respecting human rights and freedoms in the processing of personal data, including the protection of private life, personal and family secrets, to be its main goal and condition for engaging in business activities. This Policy applies to all information that the Operator may obtain about Users.

1.3. By using (or continuing to use) the website at https://avanchange.io/, filling out forms, uploading, generating, and/or otherwise submitting your data/information via the website, you consent to the terms laid out in this Policy (including all subsequent updates and amendments).

2. Terms and Definitions

In addition to definitions specified in the text of this Policy, the following terms may be used in the Policy and interpreted in accordance with the Law:

2.1. Automated Processing of Personal Data - processing of personal data using computer technology.

2.2. Blocking of Personal Data - temporary cessation of personal data processing (except when processing is necessary for clarification of personal data).

2.3. Personal Data Information System - a combination of databases containing personal data and the information technologies and technical equipment ensuring their processing.

2.4. Deidentification of Personal Data - actions resulting in inability to determine without additional information whether personal data belongs to a specific User or other personal data subject.

2.5. Processing of Personal Data - any action (operation) or series of actions (operations) carried out manually or with automated assistance regarding personal data, including but not limited to collecting, recording, organizing, accumulating, storing, updating (modifying), retrieving, using, transferring (disseminating, granting access), deidentifying, blocking, deleting, destroying personal data.

2.6. Operator - a governmental body, municipal entity, legal entity, or individual acting alone or jointly with others to organize and/or perform personal data processing, determining the goals, scope, and actions taken regarding personal data; for the purposes of this Policy, the term refers specifically to the Operator.

2.7. Personal Data - any information relating directly or indirectly to an identifiable or identifiable subject of personal data - the User.

2.8. User - any visitor and/or registered user of the website at https://avanchange.io/, i.e., the subject of personal data.

2.9. Disclosure of Personal Data - actions directed at revealing personal data to a specific individual or defined circle of persons.

2.10. Distribution of Personal Data - any actions directed at revealing personal data to an undefined audience (transmission of personal data) or acquainting an unlimited public with personal data, including publication in mass media, placement on telecommunication networks, or enabling access to personal data by any other method.

2.11. Rules - currently active software usage rules posted online at https://avanchange.io/ru/pages/privacy.html.

2.12. Cross-Border Transfer of Personal Data - transmission of personal data to the territory of a foreign country to a foreign state's authority, foreign individual, or foreign legal entity.

2.13. Destruction of Personal Data - any actions leading to irreversible deletion of personal data rendering impossible restoration of their contents in the personal data information system and/or physical elimination of personal data carriers.

3. Purposes and Legal Grounds for Processing Personal Data

3.1. The Operator processes personal data subjects' information for the following purposes:

Execution of agreements concluded between the Operator and personal data subjects.
Realization of rights and fulfillment of duties stipulated by the legislation of the Russian Federation.
Conducting statistics, marketing, and analytical research.

3.2. The legal grounds for processing personal data are:

Agreement entered into between the Operator and the personal data subject.
Consent granted by the personal data subject for processing their personal data.

4. Categories of Personal Data Being Processed

4.1. The Operator processes the following categories of personal data:

First name, last name, patronymic (if applicable).
Date of birth.
Citizenship.
Phone number.
Email address.
Identity document details.
Bank account details and card credentials (when necessary for transactions).
Biometric data (if needed for identification purposes).
Device-specific data (IP address, browser type, device type, location).
Cookies and other digital markers used for analytics and security purposes.

5. Measures to Protect Personal Data

5.1. The Operator takes all necessary organizational and technical measures to protect personal data from unauthorized or accidental access, destruction, modification, blocking, copying, dissemination, as well as other unlawful actions by third parties.

5.2. Security measures include:

Use of encryption and HTTPS protocols for data transmission.
Restricted access to personal data accessible only to authorized personnel.
Regular audits of the security system.
Two-factor authentication for logging into personal accounts.
Data storage servers are located within the territory of the Russian Federation.

6. Processing of Personal Data

6.1. The Operator processes personal data with the consent of the data subject unless otherwise permitted by federal legislation.

6.2. Subjects of personal data have the right at any time to request information regarding the content and purpose of processing their data, as well as receive consultations regarding data handling matters.

6.3. Should inaccuracies or inconsistencies arise in the personal data, the Operator is obligated to promptly correct or delete said data.

6.4. The Operator may involve third parties in processing personal data only on the basis of a contract specifying the contractor's liability for breaching confidentiality regulations.

7. Rights of Data Subjects

7.1. Data subjects enjoy the following rights:

Receiving information on what personal data is collected and processed.
Requesting information about the purposes and legal grounds for data processing.
Demanding corrections to personal data if it proves inaccurate or incomplete.
Withdrawing consent for data processing.
Seeking judicial remedies or filing complaints with competent authorities to defend their rights.

7.2. Users have the right to withdraw their consent for personal data processing at any time by submitting a written statement to the Operator's email address.

8. Cookie Usage and Other Technologies

8.1. The AvanChange website uses cookies to enhance site functionality and improve user experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your device that allow us to recognize your preferences during future visits.

8.2. Types of Cookies Used:

Necessary Cookies: Essential for proper website and app performance, allowing full utilization of features and services.
Analytical Cookies: Collect anonymous statistical data on user behavior, helping optimize functionality and service quality.
Functional Cookies: Remember user settings (e.g., preferred interface language) for smoother interaction with the site and apps.
Marketing Cookies: Used for personalized advertising, showcasing ads tailored to your interests and preferences. These enable remarketing programs on search engines like Yandex and Google.

Services such as Google Analytics and Yandex.Metrica support the use of cookies for analytics and advertising purposes. Using cookies aligns with Russian legislation and international data protection standards. You can adjust your browser settings to decline cookie storage, though this may restrict access to certain functionalities on our site.

9. Changes to the Policy

9.1. The Operator reserves the right to modify this Policy unilaterally without prior notification to data subjects.

9.2. Significant changes will be communicated explicitly, e.g., via email notifications.

9.3. Amendments become effective once published on the official AvanChange website and mobile applications.

9.4. Continued use of the service post-amendment constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy version.

10. Liability of the Operator

10.1. The Operator assumes liability for violations of Federal Law No. 152-FZ "On Personal Data" and other relevant Russian regulations.

11. Contact Information

Should you have questions or concerns regarding how we handle your personal data, please feel free to reach out to us at privacy@avanchange-ru.avanchange.io.