Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

MSY Global Ltd and its subsidiaries (together, “MSY Global”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, transfer and protect personal data in accordance with:

  • The UK General Data Protection Regulation (“UK GDPR”)
  • The Data Protection Act 2018
  • The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (as amended)

This policy applies to:

  • Visitors to our website
  • Clients and counterparties
  • Investors and financial institutions
  • Suppliers and service providers
  • Employees and job applicants
  • Any individual whose personal data we process
2. Data Controller

MSY Global Ltd is the Data Controller for the purposes of UK data protection law unless otherwise specified.

Where subsidiaries process data independently, they may act as separate controllers or joint controllers.

3. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

3.1 Identity Data
  • Full name
  • Date of birth
  • Nationality
  • Passport or national ID details
  • Company directorship information
3.2 Contact Data
  • Business and personal address
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
3.3 Financial and Transaction Data
  • Bank account details
  • Payment information
  • Trade documentation
  • Investment documentation
  • Beneficial ownership information
3.4 Compliance and Due Diligence Data
  • AML/KYC documentation
  • Politically Exposed Person status
  • Sanctions screening results
  • Criminal record data (where legally required)
3.5 Employment Data
  • CV and employment history
  • Right to work documentation
  • References
  • Payroll and tax information
3.6 Technical Data
  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Website usage data
  • Cookie identifiers
4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data on one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Performance of a contract
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Legitimate interests pursued by MSY Global
  • Consent (where required by law)

Legal obligations include anti-money laundering, sanctions compliance, taxation, accounting, and corporate governance requirements.

5. Purposes of Processing

We use personal data to:

  • Execute commodity trades
  • Structure investment transactions
  • Conduct regulatory due diligence
  • Perform sanctions and AML screening
  • Manage employment relationships
  • Improve website functionality
  • Prevent fraud and financial crime
  • Enforce legal rights
6. International Transfers

Due to our international operations, personal data may be transferred outside the United Kingdom.

Where such transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards, including:

  • UK adequacy regulations
  • Standard Contractual Clauses
  • Legally approved transfer mechanisms
7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary, including:

  • Contractual records: minimum 6 years
  • AML/KYC records: minimum 5 years after relationship ends
  • Employment records: in accordance with statutory obligations
  • Litigation data: as required for legal defence
8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction
  • Request erasure (where applicable)
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent

Requests should be sent to privacy@msyglobal.com.

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures, including:

  • Encrypted systems
  • Access controls
  • Staff confidentiality obligations
  • Secure document storage
  • Third-party processor agreements
10. Cookies

We use cookies in compliance with PECR. Users are provided with cookie consent options where required.

11. Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on our website.