1. Introduction

At Leading Bridges (Corporate Number: 1802488-0), we are committed to protecting your personal information. As a regulated crowdfunding portal bridging Canadian capital with African innovation, we understand the importance of trust, transparency, and data security. This policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

To provide our services, we collect information that you directly provide, such as:

Identity Information: Full name, date of birth, government-issued identification (required for KYC/AML regulatory compliance).

Contact Information: Email address, phone number, and residential address.

Financial Information: Banking details, investment history, and tax residency information (required to process investments into African projects).

Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage data collected through cookies to improve our platform’s functionality.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

Regulatory Compliance: Perform mandatory "Know Your Customer" (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks as required by Canadian financial regulations.

Project Vetting: Facilitate the investment process for the startups and projects we carefully assess and list on our platform.

Platform Security: Protect our community from fraud and ensure the integrity of our crowdfunding ecosystem.

Communication: Send you updates on project performance, platform announcements, and equity shareholder information.

Service Delivery: Process your investments and maintain your investor portfolio.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data only in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers: With trusted third-party partners (e.g., payment processors, identity verification services) who assist in operating our platform.

Legal Compliance: With regulatory authorities, law enforcement, or government agencies when required by Canadian law or to comply with a judicial proceeding.

Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. International Data Transfers

Because Leading Bridges connects investors in Canada with projects in Africa, your information may be processed in the countries where the projects operate. We take appropriate measures to ensure that your data is protected according to Canadian standards, regardless of where it is processed.

6. Security Measures

We use industry-standard encryption, firewalls, and secure servers to protect your data. We restrict access to your personal information to only those employees and partners who require it to provide our services.

7. Your Rights

Under applicable Canadian privacy laws, you have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you.

Request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.

Withdraw consent for certain data uses, subject to legal and contractual obligations.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

Leading Bridges Attn: Privacy Department Address: 107-1025 Rue King E, Cambridge, ON, N3H 3P5 Email: info@leadingbridgesltd.com