Privacy Policy

Umbrella Group (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal data collected through our website and services, including Umbrella Capital & Research, Umbrella Labs & Ventures, Syndic8, and other subsidiaries. We collect only the data necessary to provide and improve our services, process transactions, and comply with legal obligations. This Policy describes what data we collect, how we use it, with whom we share it, and your rights under the GDPR, CCPA, and other laws

1. Purpose Of This Notice

This Privacy Policy explains the following key aspects:

  • The categories of personal data we collect and process
  • The purposes for which we use your data
  • The legal bases for processing under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
  • How we share and safeguard your information
  • Your rights and how to exercise them

2. About Us

Umbrella Group, headquartered in the Cayman Islands, is the data controller responsible for personal data collected on umbrellagroup.io and related services. Our ecosystem manages over $350 million in digital assets and offers services across asset management, venture capital, DeFi solutions, and blockchain research

    3. How We Collect Information

      3.1 Website Usage

      When you visit our Site, we automatically collect:

      • Your IP address, browser type, operating system, and referring URL
      • Cookies and similar technologies to recognize your device and preferences

      3.2 Account Registration & Service Use

      We collect on account or request services, we collect:

      • Contact details (name, email, phone, address)
      • Identification documents for Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) as required by Anti-Money Laundering regulations
      • Client and financial information as required by Anti-Money Laundering regulations

      3.3 Third-Party Sources

      We may receive personal data from:

      • Analytics and advertising providers
      • Payment processors and business partners

      4. Types of Personal Data Collected

      We process the following categories of personal data:

      • Contact & Identity: Name, address, email, phone number, ID documents
      • Technical & Usage: IP address, device identifiers, cookies, usage data
      • Financial & Transactional: Account details, transaction history, source of funds
      • Professional & Demographic: Job title, employer, geolocation

      5. Purposes & Legal Bases for Processing

      We process your data to:

      • Provide and improve services
      • Compliance & Risk Management: Fulfill legal obligations (e.g., KYC, AML, tax)
      • Marketing & Communications: With your consent or legitimate interest
      • Analytics & Personalization: Legitimate interest to enhance user experience
      • Customer Support: Performance of contract and legitimate interest

      Under the GDPR, processing is based on consent, contract, legal obligations, or our legitimate interests. Under the CCPA, our disclosures to California residents cover categories, purposes, and third-party sharing rights

        6. Sharing & Disclosure of Personal Data

          6.1 Within Umbrella Group

          We share data with our subsidiaries (e.g., Syndic8, Umbrella Labs) to operate services, subject to internal confidentiality controls

            6.2 Service Providers

            We engage vendors (hosting, analytics, payment processors) who process data on our behalf under confidentiality agreements

              6.3 Legal & Regulatory

              We may disclose data to comply with legal or regulatory obligations, court orders, or to protect rights and safety

                7. International Data Transfers

                We operate globally and may transfer data across borders. Transfers are protected by:

                • Adequacy decisions (EU Commission-approved countries)
                • Standard Contractual Clauses under the GDPR
                • Other lawful transfer mechanisms

                8. Your Privacy Rights

                  8.1 GDPR (EU/EEA/UK)

                  You have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, portability, and to object

                    8.2 CCPA (California)

                    California residents may request disclosure of data collection, deletion, correction, and opt-out of 'sale' or 'sharing'

                      8.3 How To Exercise Rights

                      Submit requests to privacy@umbrellagroup.io. We will verify your identity and respond within applicable timeframes

                        9. Cookies & Tracking

                        We use first-party and third-party cookies for site functionality, analytics, and marketing. You can manage cookie preferences via cookie banner or browser settings

                          10. Data Security

                          We implement industry-standard safeguards—encryption, access controls, and regular audits—to protect personal data. However, no online transmission is 100% secure

                            11. Retention

                            We retain personal data only as long as needed for the purposes described or to comply with legal obligations, typically between 1–7 years depending on the data category

                              12. Children

                              Our services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors

                                13. Changes to This Policy

                                We may update this Policy to reflect legal or business changes. Significant updates will be posted with a revised 'Last Updated' date

                                  14. Contact Us

                                  For privacy inquiries, contact:
                                  Email: privacy@umbrellagroup.io
                                  Address: Umbrella Group Headquarters, Craigmuir Chambers Road, Tortola,
                                  VG 1110 British Virgin Islands.

                                  Last Updated: May 2, 2025