Chipa Trade ("we," "us," or "our") operates the ChipaX trading platform at exchange.chipatrade.com (the "Platform"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you use the Platform.
By using the Platform, you consent to the data practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Platform.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of information:
Account & Identity Information
• Email address (required to create an account)
• Display name (optional)
• Profile picture (optional, if provided via Google/social sign-in)
• Identity documents (if KYC verification is required)
Trading & Financial Information
• Wallet addresses linked to your account
• Trade history, order history, and position data
• Deposit and withdrawal records
• Portfolio balances
Technical Information
• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and features used (analytics)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
Communications
• Support tickets and correspondence with our team
• Email notification preferences
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
• Create and manage your account
• Process trades, deposits, and withdrawals
• Provide, maintain, and improve the Platform
• Send transactional emails (deposit confirmations, trade alerts, liquidation warnings)
• Send marketing and promotional communications (only with your consent)
• Detect, prevent, and investigate fraud, money laundering, and other illegal activity
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations (including AML/KYC requirements)
• Respond to your support requests
• Analyse usage patterns to improve our services
• Enforce our Terms of Service
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:
Service Providers
Third-party vendors who help us operate the Platform (email delivery, cloud hosting, analytics, fraud detection). These providers are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
Legal & Regulatory Authorities
We may disclose your information when required by law, court order, or regulatory authority, including in connection with AML/KYC obligations.
Business Transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your data is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
With Your Consent
We may share your data with third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so.
We do not share your data with advertisers or marketing platforms without your explicit consent.
5. Blockchain & On-Chain Data
Cryptocurrency transactions are recorded on public blockchains and are inherently transparent. Transaction data—including wallet addresses and amounts—is publicly visible once broadcast to the network. This Policy does not apply to on-chain data that is public by nature.
Your linked wallet address may be visible to other participants on the Hyperliquid network that powers ChipaX's trading infrastructure.
6. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
• Keep you signed in across sessions
• Remember your preferences (theme, trading pairs, etc.)
• Measure usage and improve performance (analytics)
Types of cookies we use:
• Essential cookies — required for the Platform to function (cannot be disabled)
• Preference cookies — store your settings
• Analytics cookies — help us understand how the Platform is used (anonymised)
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may prevent certain features from working.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. We also retain data as necessary to:
• Comply with legal obligations (financial records may be retained for up to 7 years)
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements
Upon account closure, we will delete or anonymise your personal data within 90 days, except where retention is required by law.
8. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data, including:
• Encrypted transmission (TLS/HTTPS)
• Encrypted storage of sensitive credentials
• Role-based access controls for our staff
• Regular security audits and penetration testing
No system is completely secure. You are responsible for keeping your account credentials safe. Please notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
• Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure — request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Portability — receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Restriction — request we limit processing of your data
• Objection — object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@chipatrade.com. We will respond within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
10. Children's Privacy
ChipaX is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a minor, we will delete it promptly.
If you believe a minor has provided us with their personal data, please contact us at contact@chipatrade.com.
11. International Data Transfers
ChipaX is operated globally. Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction.
By using the Platform, you consent to such transfers. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) to protect your data during international transfers.
12. Third-Party Services
The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or integrate third-party services (such as Hyperliquid for trading infrastructure and Google for authentication). This Privacy Policy applies only to ChipaX. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use in connection with ChipaX.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Effective date" at the top of this page and, for material changes, notify you by email or a prominent notice on the Platform.
Your continued use of the Platform after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: contact@chipatrade.com
Support: https://chipatrade.com/support
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.