Privacy Policy / Datenschutz

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data within the meaning of applicable international and Asian data-protection regulations is:

Aaron Helmich – AIQ Ventures
DUO Tower, 3 Fraser Street, Singapore 189352
Email: legal@aiq-ventures.com

2. Applicable Privacy Regulations

The processing of personal data complies with:

• Singapore Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)
• Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO)
• Japan Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI)
• Malaysia Personal Data Protection Act 2010
• General international privacy and information-security standards

3. Categories of Personal Data Processed

We may process the following categories of personal data:

• Identification data (name, email address, country of residence)
• Account and login data
• Technical and device information
• IP address, session metadata, browser and device fingerprint
• Data voluntarily submitted via forms, inquiries, or communication channels
• Usage analytics and interaction patterns

4. Purposes of Processing

Personal data is processed exclusively for the following purposes:

• Provision of the AIQ Ventures platform and services
• Verification and identity security processes
• Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations
• Communication regarding inquiries and operational matters
• System security, fraud prevention, and platform integrity
• Statistical analysis and platform optimization

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Data is processed in accordance with the principles of legitimacy, necessity, transparency, and security. Processing is based on:

• user consent
• contractual necessity, where applicable
• legitimate business interests
• regulatory or legal compliance requirements

6. Data Transfers and International Processing

Due to the international nature of AIQ Ventures, data may be processed across multiple jurisdictions. Any such processing complies with recognized safeguards and cross-border transfer principles within Asia.

7. Data Security Measures

AIQ Ventures applies modern security standards, including:

• encryption-at-rest and encryption-in-transit
• zero-trust security architecture
• restricted access controls
• continuous monitoring of system integrity
• industry-standard data minimization practices

8. Storage Periods

Personal data is retained only for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes stated in this policy or to comply with legal retention obligations.

9. Rights of Users

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

• right to access your personal data
• right to correction or updates
• right to deletion, where legally permitted
• right to withdraw consent
• right to data portability
• right to object to processing under certain circumstances

Requests may be submitted to: legal@aiq-ventures.com

10. Automated Decision-Making / AI Systems

AIQ Ventures uses algorithmic systems for analysis and optimization purposes. No automated decision-making with legal or significant personal impact is conducted without human review ("human-in-the-loop").

11. Cookies and Tracking

AIQ Ventures may use cookies, analytics tools, and session technologies to ensure platform functionality, security, and user experience optimization. Users may control cookie settings via their browser.

12. Third-Party Disclosure

Personal data is not sold or shared with third parties except:

• where required by law or regulatory authorities,
• to contracted service providers bound by confidentiality obligations,
• to maintain operational integrity or system security.

13. Amendments to This Policy

AIQ Ventures reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal changes or operational updates. Users will be notified of material changes when required under applicable law.