Effective Date: March 25th, 2026
1. General Information
A. Our Commitment to Privacy
At Small World Financial Services (“Small World”, “we”, “our”, or “us”), protecting your personal information is a top priority. We are committed to handling your data responsibly and transparently when you visit our website, use our services, or communicate with us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in accordance with applicable U.S. data protection and privacy laws.
B. Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy describes:
- The types of personal data we collect
- How and why we use your data
- How long we retain your data
- When we share your data with third parties
- Your rights and choices regarding your data
- Our security practices
2. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide to Us
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Full name
- Address
- Email address
- Phone number
- Payment and billing information
- Information submitted via forms, emails, or customer support
B. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, such as:
- IP address
- Device and browser type
- Operating system
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent, interactions)
- Approximate location data
This information helps us improve website performance, security, and user experience.
3. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
If you believe that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately at:
[email protected]
We will promptly investigate and delete such information if necessary.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information for the following purposes:
- To provide and manage our services
- To process transactions and payments
- To respond to inquiries and provide customer support
- To improve our website, services, and user experience
- To ensure security and prevent fraud
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting requirements.
When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
6. Sharing of Information
We may share your personal data with trusted third parties when necessary, including:
- Payment processors
- IT and hosting providers
- Customer support platforms
- Regulatory or legal authorities (when required by law)
All third-party service providers are required to protect your information and use it only for authorized purposes.
We do not sell your personal information.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
A. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help improve your browsing experience.
B. Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website usage
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant content and advertising
C. Your Choices
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our website cookie banner. Non-essential cookies are only used with your consent where required.
8. Your Privacy Rights (U.S. Residents)
Depending on your state of residence (e.g., California), you may have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt out of certain data sharing or processing
- Receive a copy of your data (data portability)
To exercise your rights, please contact us at:
[email protected]
We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
9. Data Security
A. Secure Transmission
Our website uses industry-standard encryption (HTTPS/SSL) to protect your data during transmission.
B. Safeguards
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
10. International Data Transfers
As a global financial services provider, your information may be processed or stored in countries outside your state or country of residence. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your data remains protected.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
Small World Financial Services
Website: https://www.smallworldfs.com/
Email: [email protected]