Privacy Policy

We take your privacy seriously. This policy explains what data Nearest Edge collects, how we use it, and the rights you have under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Last updated: 1 January 2026 · Nearest Edge Ltd, London, UK

1. Who We Are

Nearest Edge Ltd ("Nearest Edge", "we", "us", or "our") is the data controller for the personal information collected through the Nearest Edge trading platform and website at https://Nearest-Edge.co.uk/.

We are registered in England and Wales. Our registered address is 20–22 Wenlock Road, London, N1 7GU, United Kingdom.

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the Nearest Edge platform, the Nearest Edge app, and any associated services — including visitors to our website who have not created an account.

If you have questions about how we handle your data, you can reach our Data Protection contact at privacy@nearest-edge.co.uk.

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you register for the Nearest Edge platform or use our services, you may provide us with the following types of personal information:

  • Full name and date of birth
  • Email address and phone number
  • Residential address and country of residence
  • Government-issued identity documents (for account verification)
  • Payment and banking information (processed via our regulated payment partners — we do not store full card numbers)
  • Trading preferences and risk settings
  • Communications you send to our support team

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Nearest Edge platform, our systems automatically collect certain technical data, including:

  • IP address and approximate location
  • Browser type, version, and operating system
  • Device identifiers and screen resolution
  • Pages visited, time spent on the platform, and navigation patterns
  • Referring URL and search terms used to find our site
  • Session timestamps and error logs

2.3 Information From Third Parties

We may receive information about you from our regulated broker partners (for account verification purposes), identity verification services, and fraud prevention agencies. We only use this information in accordance with this policy and applicable law.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the information we collect to provide, maintain, and improve the Nearest Edge trading platform. Specifically, we use your data to:

  • Create and manage your Nearest Edge account
  • Verify your identity in compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations
  • Process deposits, withdrawals, and trading activity
  • Personalise your experience on the platform based on your settings and activity
  • Send you essential service communications (account updates, security alerts, withdrawal confirmations)
  • Respond to your support queries and improve our customer service
  • Detect, prevent, and investigate fraud, security breaches, or other unlawful activity
  • Comply with our legal obligations under UK law and financial regulation
  • Analyse platform usage to inform product improvements and fix technical issues
  • With your consent, send you marketing communications about Nearest Edge products and features

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We do not use your data for automated profiling that produces legal effects without human oversight.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with the following categories of recipient only where necessary and under strict contractual obligations:

  • Regulated broker partners: To facilitate trading activity on your behalf.
  • Payment processors: To handle deposits and withdrawals securely.
  • Identity verification providers: To satisfy KYC and AML requirements.
  • Cloud infrastructure providers: For secure data storage and platform hosting.
  • Analytics providers: To understand platform performance (anonymised where possible).
  • Law enforcement or regulatory authorities: Where we are legally required to do so.

All third parties with access to your data are bound by data processing agreements and are required to handle your information in compliance with applicable data protection law.

6. Cookies

The Nearest Edge website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. We use:

  • Essential cookies: Required for the platform to function correctly (session management, security tokens). These cannot be disabled.
  • Analytics cookies: To understand how users navigate the platform. These are only set with your consent.
  • Preference cookies: To remember your settings and personalise your experience.
  • Marketing cookies: Only used with your explicit consent to show relevant advertising.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Nearest Edge platform.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Specifically:

  • Account and transactional data is retained for a minimum of 5 years following account closure, as required under UK financial regulations.
  • Identity verification documents are retained for the duration of your account plus 5 years.
  • Support communications are retained for 2 years after your last interaction.
  • Marketing data is retained until you withdraw consent or request deletion.

After the applicable retention period, your data is securely deleted or anonymised.

8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

As a data subject under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:

  • Right of access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to rectification: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data where there is no longer a lawful basis for us to retain it.
  • Right to restriction: Ask us to limit how we process your data in certain circumstances.
  • Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
  • Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at privacy@nearest-edge.co.uk. We will respond within 30 days. If you are unhappy with how we've handled your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

9. Security

We take the security of your personal and financial data seriously. The Nearest Edge platform employs industry-standard security measures including:

  • 256-bit SSL/TLS encryption for all data in transit
  • Encrypted storage for data at rest
  • Two-factor authentication (2FA) for account access
  • Regular security audits and penetration testing
  • Access controls limiting data access to authorised personnel only
  • Incident response procedures in the event of a data breach

In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the ICO within 72 hours of becoming aware of the incident, as required by UK GDPR.

10. Third-Party Links

The Nearest Edge website and platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

11. Children's Privacy

The Nearest Edge trading platform is intended for use by adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that a minor has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete it promptly. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through our platform, please contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the Nearest Edge platform itself. When we make material changes, we will notify registered users by email and update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Continued use of the Nearest Edge platform after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

13. Contact & Data Protection

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, how we handle your data, or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:

You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you're unhappy with how we've handled your data. Visit ico.org.uk or call 0303 123 1113.