Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Baum Global Commodities ("BGC", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our client portal, website, and related services (collectively, the "Services").

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, company name, job title, and phone number when you create an account or contact us.
• Business Information: Transaction details, deal parameters, banking information, and commodity trading documentation you provide through our portal.
• Communication Data: Messages sent through our platform, including email, WhatsApp, and LinkedIn communications managed through the portal.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Services, including access times, pages viewed, and features used.
• Device Information: Browser type, IP address, operating system, and device identifiers.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
• Facilitate commodity trading transactions and communications
• Generate and manage trading documents (SCO, LOI, ICPO, IMFPA, etc.)
• Send transactional communications related to your account and deals
• Manage outreach campaigns and contact relationships
• Comply with legal obligations and industry regulations
• Protect against fraud and unauthorized access

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with: (a) counterparties in commodity transactions with your consent; (b) service providers who assist in operating our platform; (c) legal authorities when required by law; and (d) professional advisors including lawyers, auditors, and insurers where necessary.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption of data in transit and at rest, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Trading documentation may be retained for a minimum of seven (7) years in accordance with industry regulations.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to or restrict processing of your information
• Request portability of your data
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

8. Third-Party Services

Our Services may integrate with third-party platforms including Meta (WhatsApp Business API), LinkedIn, Google, and email service providers. Your use of these integrations is subject to the respective third-party privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies before using integrated features.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at: