Welcome, and thank you for your interest in NYS ('NYS,' 'we,' 'us,' or 'our'), operated by NYS MARKETS LTD, a company incorporated under the laws of Saint Lucia, responsible for the operation of the Platform and the processing of personal data. The Platform includes websites and applications related to simulated trading evaluation programs and education services (the 'Platform'). Payments may be processed by external providers, including NYS Corp Limited (Hong Kong), acting solely as payment processors. NYS Corp Limited does not operate the Platform or provide the Services.
NYS collects personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in connection with your use of the Platform.
If you have any doubt or query, you can contact us at privacy@nysmarkets.com. By accessing or using the Platform, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
In short, we collect personal information through the Platform and use it for three main purposes: (i) to provide the services and functionalities available on the Platform; (ii) to inform you about content that might be relevant to you; and (iii) to operate the Platform.
Below, you can find detailed information about each of these purposes, including the types of information collected and the legal basis for processing. We process personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU/UK users.
We may collect the following categories of personal data:
When you request or use any of the services or functionalities available on the Platform, we collect and use the personal information necessary to provide those services and functionalities. The legal basis for this processing is typically the performance of a contract with you or your explicit consent where required.
Only users over the age of 18 can register, unless permitted by the holder of parental responsibility in accordance with applicable laws. We collect necessary registration details like your full name, email address, date of birth, and country of residence. You can also register via social media accounts or by connecting your wallet for additional functionality.
After registration, you will be prompted to complete your profile. This may include general personal and contact information (name, email, etc.) and preferences (preferred crypto, topics, trading experience). You can choose not to provide additional information.
When you use the Platform we may automatically collect:
We may collect additional information for identity verification including:
We process personal data on the following legal bases:
We may use personal information to detect, investigate and prevent fraud, platform abuse or prohibited activities.
We may use automated processes for:
We may use your email to send you:
You can unsubscribe at any time.
The Platform uses cookies and similar technologies for website operation and usage analysis.
We use your information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. Retention periods vary by purpose. Some data may be retained for longer periods when necessary for:
For example, account data may be kept until deletion request or inactivity.
We may share personal information when necessary with:
NYS processes your information in Hong Kong, Saint Lucia and other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. We comply with data protection regulations such as the GDPR for EU/UK users and apply appropriate contractual safeguards for international data transfers.
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss or misuse.
You have various rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete your data, as well as the right to object to processing or restrict it. You can contact us to exercise your rights.
NYS shall not be liable for unauthorised access to personal data caused by factors beyond its reasonable control.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be available on our website, and your continued use of the Platform signifies acceptance of the revised policy.
For privacy-related enquiries you can contact us at: privacy@nysmarkets.com