4.1. Provision of ConsentBy registering for Btrace, selecting the relevant checkbox, and clicking the registration button, the user freely, voluntarily, and in their own interest consents to the Controller processing their Personal Data in accordance with this Section.
When using the Btrace Telegram bot, Consent may be provided by clicking a separate confirmation button after reviewing this document.
4.2. Purposes of ProcessingPersonal Data is processed for the following purposes:
- registering the user;
- creating and maintaining an Account;
- identification and authentication;
- providing access to Btrace;
- providing the Service’s functionality;
- recording purchased, credited, and used Screenings;
- generating, providing, and storing AML Reports;
- accepting and recording payments;
- issuing payment receipts and transaction confirmations;
- providing technical and customer support;
- restoring access;
- ensuring information security;
- identifying unauthorised access, fraud, and misuse;
- performing the Terms of Use;
- processing refunds, enquiries, complaints, and claims;
- confirming actions performed by the user;
- complying with obligations established by the laws of the Russian Federation.
Btrace user data shall not be used for advertising communications without separate prior consent.
4.3. Categories of Personal DataThe Controller may process:
- login or username;
- email address;
- password hash;
- authentication codes and information;
- internal Account identifier;
- Telegram ID, username, and displayed name when the Telegram bot is used;
- registration date;
- login dates and times;
- IP address;
- device, browser, and operating system information;
- interface language;
- history of actions performed within the Account;
- selected Tariff;
- number of Screenings purchased, credited, and used;
- information concerning generated Reports;
- cryptocurrency addresses and transaction hashes submitted for Screening;
- Screening results;
- information concerning customer support enquiries;
- contents of correspondence;
- payment and refund information;
- payment amount, currency, date, status, and identifier;
- information required to issue and deliver a payment receipt;
- security logs;
- information concerning the version of the Terms of Use accepted by the user;
- the date, time, method, and version of the Consent provided.
4.4. Cryptocurrency addresses, transaction hashes, and public blockchain information shall be processed as Personal Data where, together with other information available to the Controller, they relate to a directly or indirectly identified or identifiable individual.
4.5. The Controller does not receive or store the full bank card number, expiry date, or card security code where such information is entered directly through the secure interface of a payment service provider.
4.6. Personal Data Processing OperationsThe Controller may perform the following operations:
- collection;
- recording;
- organisation;
- accumulation;
- storage;
- clarification;
- updating;
- modification;
- retrieval;
- use;
- matching;
- analysis;
- transfer and provision to persons engaged to perform processing;
- granting access to authorised employees;
- restriction;
- anonymisation;
- deletion;
- destruction.
Processing may be automated, non-automated, or mixed.
4.7. Processing PeriodBtrace Account data shall be processed:
- for the lifetime of the Account and the duration of the contractual relationship;
- for up to three years after the Account has been deleted or the relevant agreement has been terminated;
- or until Consent is withdrawn, provided that there is no other lawful basis for continuing the processing.
Screening and Report history may be retained for the lifetime of the Account and for up to three years after the Account has been closed, unless a shorter period is established through the user’s settings or a separate agreement.
Payment, accounting, and tax records shall be retained for the periods established by the laws of the Russian Federation.
Following withdrawal of Consent, the Controller may continue processing Personal Data necessary for:
- performing an existing agreement;
- completing financial settlements;
- accounting and tax compliance;
- ensuring security;
- resolving disputes;
- protecting the rights of the Company and the user;
- complying with statutory requirements.
Where the Account cannot technically or legally operate without the relevant processing, withdrawal of Consent may result in termination of access to Btrace and deletion of the Account after completion of any mandatory retention procedures.