๐Ÿ“„ Legal Document

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025  ยท  Last Updated: March 27, 2025  ยท  binaryaddpesa.com

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BinaryAddPesa ("we", "us", "our") operates a mobile platform that enables users to register a Deriv trading account and transfer funds between M-Pesa and their Deriv account. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. By using our App, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

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Information We Collect

To provide our services โ€” including Deriv account creation and M-Pesa fund transfers โ€” we collect the following categories of data:

๐Ÿ‘ค Identity & Account Information
  • Full name, email address, and phone number (for account creation and verification)
  • Date of birth and nationality (required by Deriv's KYC process)
  • Government-issued ID details when required for identity verification
  • Deriv account credentials reference (we do not store your Deriv password)
๐Ÿ’ธ Financial & Transaction Data
  • M-Pesa phone number used for deposits and withdrawals
  • Transaction amounts, reference numbers, and timestamps
  • Deposit and withdrawal history between M-Pesa and Deriv
  • M-Pesa STK Push confirmation data (payment receipts)
๐Ÿ“ฑ Technical & Device Data
  • Device type, operating system version, and app version
  • IP address and general location (country/region)
  • Crash reports and error logs (via Firebase Crashlytics)
  • App usage and navigation patterns (via Firebase Analytics)
  • Firebase Cloud Messaging tokens (for push notifications)

โš ๏ธ Important: BinaryAddPesa is a third-party integration platform. Your actual trading account, trading history, and trading funds are held and managed directly by Deriv (deriv.com). We facilitate the onboarding and funding process but do not operate as a financial institution or broker.

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How We Use Your Information

Purpose Data Used Legal Basis
Create and verify your account Name, email, phone, ID Contract performance
Register your Deriv account via our affiliate link Identity & KYC details Contract performance
Process M-Pesa โ†’ Deriv deposits M-Pesa number, transaction data Contract performance
Process Deriv โ†’ M-Pesa withdrawals M-Pesa number, Deriv balance Contract performance
Send transaction notifications FCM token, transaction status Legitimate interest
Customer support and dispute resolution Account & transaction history Legitimate interest
App performance monitoring Device info, crash logs Legitimate interest
Legal & regulatory compliance Identity, financial records Legal obligation
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How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We share it only in these circumstances:

๐Ÿ”— Deriv (deriv.com)
  • Your registration details are submitted to Deriv to create your trading account
  • Deposit and withdrawal requests are processed through Deriv's API
  • Deriv's own Privacy Policy applies to all data held on their platform
๐Ÿ“ฒ Safaricom / M-Pesa
  • Your M-Pesa phone number is used to initiate STK Push payment requests
  • Transaction confirmations are received from Safaricom's Daraja API
  • Safaricom's Privacy Policy governs M-Pesa transaction data
โ˜๏ธ Firebase (Google)
  • Firebase Crashlytics: anonymous crash and error data
  • Firebase Analytics: aggregated app usage analytics
  • Firebase Cloud Messaging: push notification delivery
โš–๏ธ Legal Authorities
  • We may disclose data to comply with Kenyan law, court orders, or regulatory requirements
  • We may share data to prevent fraud, money laundering, or illegal activity
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Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

โš ๏ธ Note: No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you suspect unauthorised access to your account, contact us immediately at support@binaryaddpesa.com.

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Data Retention

We retain your data as follows:

Data TypeRetention Period
Account information (name, email, phone)Duration of account + 5 years
Transaction records (M-Pesa โ†” Deriv)7 years (financial regulation)
KYC / identity documents5 years after account closure
App analytics and crash logs90 days (rolling)
Push notification tokensUntil app uninstall or token refresh

You may request deletion of your account and personal data at any time. See Section 6 or visit our Data Deletion page.

6

Your Rights & Choices

Under the Kenya Data Protection Act (2019) and applicable regulations, you have the right to:

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@binaryaddpesa.com or visit our Data Deletion Request page.

7

Children's Privacy

BinaryAddPesa is a financial services platform intended exclusively for users aged 18 years and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18. Deriv's own minimum age requirements also apply.

If you believe a minor has created an account on our platform, please contact us immediately at support@binaryaddpesa.com and we will promptly delete the account.

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Third-Party Services

Our App integrates with the following third-party services. Each operates under its own Privacy Policy:

  • Deriv (deriv.com) โ€” Trading platform and account management: Deriv Privacy Policy
  • Safaricom M-Pesa (Daraja API) โ€” Mobile money payments: Safaricom Privacy Policy
  • Google Firebase โ€” Analytics, crash reporting, push notifications: Firebase Privacy Policy
  • Google Play Services โ€” App distribution and device services

We are not responsible for the data practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will:

Continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, reach us through:

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Email
support@binaryaddpesa.com
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Website
binaryaddpesa.com
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Location

Nairobi, Kenya