Privacy Policy
Last Updated: April 10, 2025
Introduction
This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains how KN Group (Hong Kong) Limited ("KN Group", "we", "us" or "our") collects, uses, stores, shares and protects your information when you access or use our websites, mobile applications, APIs, smart‑contract interfaces or any other products and services we operate, including the KNC ("KN") and related tooling (collectively, the "KN Group Services").
This Policy supplements any jurisdiction‑specific notices or product‑specific disclosures we may provide and does not override them.
Who Is Providing This Notice
KN Group is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. For transparency, the KN Group entities on whose behalf this Privacy Policy is made are:
- KN Group (Hong Kong) Limited; and where applicable, any affiliated general partner, manager, and/or investment adviser of a relevant token issuance or investment vehicle (collectively, the KN Group Parties).
- When we use the terms "we", "us", and "our" in this Policy, we are referring to KN Group and the KN Group Parties.
- Please consult your subscription documentation, token purchase agreement, private placement memorandum, or other offering materials provided by or on behalf of the KN Group Parties for the entities and contact details relevant to our relationship with you. We welcome holders of KNC and their representatives to contact us if they have any queries with respect to which KN Group Parties are relevant to their relationship with KN Group.
When you provide us with your Personal Data, each KN Group Party that decides how and why Personal Data is processed may be acting as a “data controller.” This means the KN Group Party makes decisions on how to use and protect your Personal Data, but only to the extent that we have informed you about such use or are otherwise permitted by law.
The Data We Collect About You
Category
Examples
Identity Data
First, middle, and last name, date of birth, nationality, ID/passport number, tax ID, gender
Contact Data
Residential and billing address, email address, and telephone numbers
Financial & Blockchain Data
Bank account details, blockchain wallet address and provider, KNC holdings, transaction hashes, and fees paid
Transaction Data
Amount, date/time, recipient, on/off‑ramp details
Technical & Usage Data
IP address, device type, operating system, browser type and version, cookies, interaction logs
Profile & Marketing Data
Username, preferences, feedback, survey responses, marketing opt‑ins
Location Data
City‑level geolocation derived from IP
Aggregated/Anonymised Data
Statistical or demographic data that cannot identify you
We do not intentionally collect special categories of sensitive personal data (e.g., health, biometric, or political opinions).
How We Collect Data
- KN Group (Hong Kong) Limited; and where applicable, any affiliated general partner, manager, and/or investment adviser of a relevant token issuance or investment vehicle (collectively, the KN Group Parties).
- Automated technologies – cookies, server logs, smart‑contract events.
- Third‑party or public sources – analytics vendors, identity‑verification providers, banking partners, and public blockchains.
Why We Process Your Data
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
| Provide and operate KN Group Services | Contract performance |
| Prevent fraud and secure systems | Legitimate interest |
| Process transactions and settlements | Contract performance |
| Communicate service updates and account notices | Legal obligation / Legitimate interest |
| Marketing of products and events (opt out any time) | Consent / Legitimate interest |
| Analytics and product improvement | Legitimate interest |
| Comply with audits, tax, and regulatory requests | Legal obligation |
We rely on consent only where required by local law (e.g., sending third‑party marketing emails). You may withdraw consent at any time.
Sharing Your Data
We may share your data with:
- KN Group group entities and affiliates
- Banking and payment partners
- Custodians, administrators, auditors, legal and professional advisers
- Identity verification and AML service providers
- Cloud hosting, analytics and communication vendors
- Regulators, tax authorities and law‑enforcement agencies
- Prospective assignees or acquirers in business transactions
We do not sell personal data for monetary consideration.
International Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction (including but not limited to Hong Kong, Singapore, the EU, the UK, and the United States). Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or obtain your explicit consent.
Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Policy, including legal, accounting, and regulatory requirements, and will securely delete or anonymise it thereafter.
Security
KN Group employs administrative, technical, and physical safeguards—encryption, access controls, firewalls—to protect your data. No system is 100 % secure; you are responsible for securing your wallet credentials.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, object to or port your data, or withdraw consent. Submit requests viaprivacy@kn.group.We will verify your identity and respond within the statutory timeframe.
Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies for site functionality, security, and analytics. You can disable cookies in your browser, but parts of the KN Group Services may not function properly. We do not respond to Do‑Not‑Track signals at this time.
Children
KN Group Services are not directed to persons under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we learn that we have inadvertently done so, we will delete such data promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy periodically. Material changes will be noted via email or a prominent notice on our website. Continued use of KN Group Services after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
Contact Us
Email: privacy@kn.group
If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us.
This Policy is provided for information only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult professional counsel to ensure compliance with all applicable laws.
