Privacy

Published on 2 August, 2023 | Terms | 271 views | 3 minutes read

THE RICH CLUB – .COM.RICH

Operated by: Global Digital Identity LTD

Last updated: 26 May 2025

1. COMMITMENT TO PRIVACY

Global Digital Identity LTD, operator of the platform The Rich Club (.com.rich), is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of its users, in accordance with the applicable laws of the United Kingdom, in particular the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and share your personal information, as well as your rights regarding that data.

2. DATA WE COLLECT

We only collect the data necessary to provide our services securely, efficiently, and in a personalised manner.

2.1 Data you provide directly:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number with international code
• Full postal address
• Country of residence
• Login credentials (username and encrypted password)

2.2 Data collected automatically:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system and device
• Approximate geolocation
• Cookies and session identifiers
• Pages visited and time spent on the site

2.3 Identity verification data (when applicable):

• Live facial image (biometric proof of life)
• Official identity document (e.g., passport, national ID)
• Technical and metadata related to the document

3. PURPOSES OF DATA PROCESSING

We process your data for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your user account
• To register and maintain your .com.rich domain
• To issue invoices, receipts, and service communications
• To provide technical support and customer service
• To perform identity and proof-of-life verification
• To analyse platform usage and improve user experience
• To comply with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations
• To ensure security, authenticity, and integrity of the membership network

4. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

In accordance with the UK GDPR, we process your data based on:

• Consent: when applicable, such as for non-essential cookies
• Contract performance: to deliver the services you subscribe to
• Legal obligation: to comply with tax, civil, or regulatory requirements
• Legitimate interest: to prevent fraud, maintain platform security, and verify identity

5. STORAGE AND RETENTION PERIOD

Your data is securely stored on servers with restricted access and encryption.

Data retention periods:

• Account data: as long as your account is active and up to 5 years after termination
• Payment data: retained in accordance with applicable tax laws
• Access and navigation logs: up to 12 months
• Identity verification data: while the contract is active and/or required by law

6. DATA SHARING

Your data is never sold under any circumstances.

We may share it with:

• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
• Cloud hosting and technology service providers
• Trusted third parties for identity verification
• Legal or regulatory authorities, when required by law

All third parties must adhere to strict confidentiality and security standards.

7. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

As we operate globally, your data may be processed or stored outside the UK, especially in servers located in the European Union or the United States.

We ensure these transfers comply with UK data protection law through:

• Adequacy decisions
• UK Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

8. YOUR DATA RIGHTS

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data

Rectify incorrect or incomplete information

Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)

Restrict processing under certain circumstances

Data portability

Object to data processing in specific cases

Withdraw consent, when processing is based on consent

Lodge a complaint with the UK’s data protection authority (ICO)

To exercise your rights, please contact:

[email protected]

9. DATA SECURITY

We implement robust technical and organisational measures to safeguard your data, including:

• Encryption of sensitive information
• Firewalls and intrusion prevention systems
• Multi-factor authentication for administrative access
• Continuous monitoring for threats
• Automated backups and secure server infrastructure

10. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience.

10.1 Types of cookies used:

• Essential: required for core site functionality
• Analytics: help us understand site usage and improve services
• Functional: remember user preferences and settings
• Marketing (optional): used for audience targeting and promotional purposes

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser or our control panel at any time.

11. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

​This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect legal, operational, or service changes. The current version will always be available on this page with the date of the last revision.

12. CONTACT FOR DATA MATTERS

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal data, contact:

Global Digital Identity LT

[email protected]

71–75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ – United Kingdom

Company Registration Number: 16339013