Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information

Your Privacy is Protected

Institute of Funded Trading ("IFT," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services. Last Updated: January 21, 2025

Data Collection

Information We Collect

Personal Information

Information you voluntarily provide:

  • IdentityFull name, Date of birth
  • ContactEmail, Phone, Address
  • VerificationGovernment-issued ID
  • FinancialPayment information
  • TradingHistory & performance

Automatically Collected

Data we automatically collect:

  • NetworkIP address
  • BrowserType and version
  • SystemOperating system
  • TrafficReferral URLs
  • BehaviorPages viewed, time spent
  • DeviceDevice identifiers

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Data Usage

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for legitimate business purposes

Services

Provide, maintain, and improve our services

Verification

Process applications and verify qualifications

Capital

Manage allocation and trading accounts

Security

Detect and prevent fraud or security issues

Communication

Communicate with you about your account and our services

Compliance

Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

Analytics

Analyze usage patterns and improve our website

GDPR Compliance

Legal Basis for Processing

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA)

Contract Performance

Processing necessary to fulfill our contract with you, including providing trading services and managing your account.

Legal Obligation

Compliance with ASIC regulations and anti-money laundering laws requires us to collect and retain certain information.

Legitimate Interest

Fraud prevention, security measures, and essential business operations that benefit both IFT and our traders.

Consent

Marketing communications and optional services are only provided with your explicit consent, which you can withdraw at any time.

Security

Data Security

We implement robust measures to protect your information

Enterprise-Grade Security

SSL/TLS Encryption Secure Servers Access Controls Security Audits Employee Training

Security Disclaimer

No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information using industry-standard measures, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Management

Data Retention

We retain your personal information as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal requirements (typically 7 years for financial records), and resolve disputes. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Your Rights

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights

General Data Rights

  • AccessRequest a copy of your data
  • CorrectionRequest correction of errors
  • DeletionRequest deletion (with limits)
  • PortabilityTransfer to another service

Additional Rights

  • ObjectionObject to processing
  • RestrictionLimit data processing
  • WithdrawWithdraw consent anytime

Contact privacy@instituteoffundedtrading.com

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

  • KnowRight to know what data is collected
  • DisclosureRight to know if data is sold
  • Opt-OutRight to opt-out of data sale
  • DeletionRight to delete personal data
  • Non-DiscriminationEqual service regardless of rights exercised

Note: IFT does not sell personal information to third parties.

Get in Touch

Contact Us

Questions about our privacy practices?

Supervisory Authority

If you are in the EEA and believe we have not addressed your data protection concerns adequately, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.