Privacy Policy
BLACKROCK BANK BROKER LLC – PRIVACY NOTICE
BLACKROCK BANK BROKER LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

1. Introduction

At BLACKROCK BANK BROKER LLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we are committed to safeguarding your personal information (“Personal Information” or “PI”) in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), DIFC Data Protection Law, and other relevant regulations.

This Privacy Notice outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your PI and explains your rights with respect to your data.

2. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Notice applies to all individuals whose PI is processed by BLACKROCK BANK BROKER, including:

  • Individual investors (directly or through intermediaries)
  • Representatives of client or vendor organizations
  • Employees, officers, agents, or contractors of our clients
  • Beneficial owners of corporate entities we engage with
  • Users of our websites and digital platforms
3. Types of Personal Information We Collect

The nature of PI we collect depends on the services provided and our relationship with you. This may include:

Personal Information Categories:
  • Identification Data:   Full name, gender, title, marital status, date of birth, passport/ID details, signature
  • Contact Data:   Address, phone number, email address.
  • Electronic Monitoring:   Communication records (phone, email, messages) where permitted by law.
  • Financial Data:   Bank account details, transaction history, investment data.
  • Marketing & Behavioral Data:   Preferences, survey responses, platform usage.
  • Professional Information:   Employer, job title, work/education history, professional profiles.
  • Profile & Interaction Data:   Online credentials, service requests, communication history.
  • Service Data:   Billing info, services delivered, client transactions.
  • Security Data:   Visitor logs, CCTV footage.
  • Technical Data:   IP address, browser type, OS, location, device data, etc.
  • Sensitive Personal Information (SPI):   In limited scenarios—health data, political affiliations, criminal records, dietary needs, or disability info (collected only when legally required).
4. How We Collect Personal Information

We collect PI through various sources, including:

  • Directly from you during onboarding or inquiries
  • From your employer or organization (if acting on their behalf)
  • From third parties (e.g., credit agencies, regulators, public sources)
  • Through business relationships and communications
  • From website visits, digital tools, cookies, or event participation
  • From our affiliates and group entities

If specific PI is required to provide our services and you do not provide it, we may not be able to fulfill your request.

5. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing
Purpose PI Categories Legal Basis
Account setup and due diligence (e.g., AML/KYC checks) Identification, Contact, Monitoring, Financial, Professional, Services, SPI Contract performance, legal obligation, legitimate interest
Delivering requested services Multiple categories as needed Contract performance, legal obligation, legitimate interest
Payment processing and debt recovery Identification, Contact, Financial, Services Contract performance, legitimate interest
Client communications and support Client communications and support Legitimate interest
Relationship management and updates Multiple categories as needed Contract performance, legal obligation, legitimate interest
Regulatory engagement Identification, Contact, Financial, Professional Legal obligation, public interest
Fraud detection and protection Multiple categories including Security Data Legal obligation, public interest, legitimate interest
Business operations and IT maintenance Technical, Contact, Monitoring Legal obligation, legitimate interest
Product and service improvement Interaction, Marketing, Professional Consent, legitimate interest
Invitations to events and insights Marketing, Contact, Professional Consent, legitimate interest
Marketing communications Marketing communications Consent, legitimate interest
6. Disclosures of Your Personal Information

We may share your PI with:

  • Other BLACKROCK BANK BROKER Group entities
  • Advisors, consultants, and contractors
  • Service providers (e.g., marketing, payments, collection agencies)
  • Regulatory, government, or tax authorities
  • Potential merger or acquisition partners
  • Credit and fraud prevention agencies
7. International Transfers

PI may be transferred internationally (e.g., to Europe, USA, India, Philippines, or Singapore). We ensure consistent data protection and contractual safeguards across all jurisdictions.

8. Marketing and Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of marketing communications at any time via:

  • Clicking “unsubscribe” in emails
  • Adjusting cookie preferences through “Manage Cookies”
  • Emailing us directly at: info@blackrockbankbroker.com
9. Data Retention

We retain PI only as long as necessary to fulfill processing purposes or as legally required.

10. Data Security

We apply robust measures to protect PI, including:

  • Staff training on privacy and phishing threats
  • Secure systems with firewalls, encryption, antivirus
  • Access restrictions and physical security
  • Regular audits and third-party assessments
  • Incident monitoring and response protocols

Please note that internet data transmission is not fully secure; avoid sending sensitive information through open networks.

11. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have rights to:

Personal Information Categories:
  • Access:   View your PI and understand its use
  • Object:   To certain types of processing (e.g., marketing)
  • Opt Out:   Of sale/sharing for targeted advertising
  • Withdraw Consent:   At any time, without affecting prior processing
  • Correct or Update:   Inaccurate or incomplete PI
  • Erase:   PI no longer required for processing
  • Restrict:   Processing under certain conditions
  • Portability:   Receive your data in a structured format
  • Avoid Automated Decisions:   Request human intervention where automated decisions are made

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@blackrockbankbroker.com Verification may be required.

12. Metrics (U.S. Compliance Reporting)
Request Type Received Fulfilled (Whole/Part) Denied Median Response Days Mean Response Days
Delete PI 0 0 0 0 0
Access PI 0 0 0 0 0
Opt-Out of PI Sales 0 0 0 0 0
Limit SPI Use 0 0 0 0 0
Contact Us

Data Protection Officer

BLACKROCK BANK BROKER LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Third-Party Websites

This Privacy Notice does not apply to third-party websites not owned or controlled by BLACKROCK BANK BROKER LLC.

Policy Updates

We may amend this Privacy Notice periodically. Any significant changes will be communicated via appropriate channels.

BLACKROCK BANK BROKER LLC – ALUMNI PRIVACY NOTICE

Last Revised: March 2025

BLACKROCK BANK BROKER LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Welcome to the BLACKROCK BANK BROKER Alumni Platform (the “Alumni Website”). At BLACKROCK BANK BROKER (“we”, “our”, or “us”), we are fully committed to safeguarding your personal information (“Personal Information” or “PI”) in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations, including local laws in the United Arab Emirates, and relevant international frameworks..

This Privacy Notice outlines how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your information when you engage with our Alumni Website.

1. Who We Are

“BLACKROCK BANK BROKER” refers to BLACKROCK BANK BROKER, Inc., and all its affiliated subsidiaries and entities globally.

2. What Personal Information We Collect

When you choose to join our alumni network, we collect and process Personal Information (“PI”) as part of your voluntary application. PI is any data that can identify you as an individual, either alone or in combination with other data.

The categories of PI we may collect include, but are not limited to:

  • Identification Data:   Full name, Gender, and Professional photograph.
  • Contact Data:   Email address, Current residential location.
  • Professional Information:   Current job title and employer, Employment history and industry experience, Educational background, Board memberships, Your history with BLACKROCK BANK BROKER last held position, department, city of last employment, entry and exit dates, and internal contact information (e.g., corporate email).

Unless stated otherwise, all fields are mandatory to support your alumni membership application.

3. Legal Basis & Purpose of Processing
Purpose Data Categories Legal Basis
To evaluate and process your alumni application Identification, Contact, and Professional Information Contractual necessity, Legitimate Interest, Consent
To send you alumni communications, updates, events, and career opportunities Contact Data Consent, Legitimate Interest

Our legitimate interest lies in verifying alumni identity and fostering long-term professional relationships.

4. Sharing Your Personal Information

We may disclose your PI—where necessary and legally permissible—to the following entities:

  • Other BLACKROCK BANK BROKER entities.
  • Third-party service providers supporting alumni platform operations
  • Legal advisors, authorities, regulators, courts, or governmental bodies.
  • Third parties in the context of a corporate restructuring, merger, or acquisition.
5. Your Privacy Rights

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

  • Access   your PI via your Alumni profile.
  • Correct   your PI by updating your profile
  • Delete   your profile by emailing us at: info@blackrockbankbroker.com
  • Objectrestrict  , or request data portability   (where applicable)

We will never disadvantage you for exercising these rights.

6. Data Retention

We retain your PI for as long as required to:

  • Fulfill the purpose it was collected for.
  • Comply with legal, regulatory, or internal policy requirements.
  • Defend legal claims or support audits.
7. Data Security

We apply industry-standard technical and organizational safeguards to protect your PI from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss. This includes encryption, access control, and secure storage.

8. International Transfers of PI

As a global company, we may transfer your data outside your country of residence, including to processing centers in the USA, Hungary, India, and Singapore. Regardless of location, we maintain equivalent data protection standards and require our partners to do the same via contractual obligations.

For EEA-based users, we ensure transfers meet adequacy standards or are supported by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

9. Alumni Communications & Opt-Out Rights

You may receive alumni updates, news, career opportunities, and event invites. You may opt out at any time using the unsubscribe option in our emails or by contacting us directly.

10. No Sale or Commercial Use of PI

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for their independent marketing purposes.

11. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance site functionality and user experience. For more information, please refer to our [Cookie Notice].

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact:

Global Head of Privacy and Data Protection

BLACKROCK BANK BROKER

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

13. Complaints

You may raise any concerns with us directly at the email above. You also have the right to contact your country’s Data Protection Authority (DPA) or equivalent regulator if you believe your rights have been violated.

14. Updates to This Notice

We may revise this Privacy Notice periodically. All significant updates will be communicated through appropriate channels. Please visit our Alumni Website regularly for the latest version.

BLACKROCK BANK BROKER LLC – COOKIE NOTICE

Last Revised: April 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Notice outlines how BLACKROCK BANK BROKER (“we”, “us”, or “our”), a company registered and operating in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our websites (“our Website(s)”).

Our goal is to provide transparency regarding the types of cookies we use, their purpose, and how you can manage or control them. This notice also explains how personal data (“Personal Information”) may be processed via cookies and your rights under applicable data protection laws in the UAE and international jurisdictions.

This Cookie Notice is intended to be read in conjunction with our [Privacy Policy].

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device or browser when you visit a website. They help websites recognize your device during subsequent visits, allowing for improved functionality and personalized experiences.

Cookies may be placed by us (first-party cookies) or by third-party service providers (third-party cookies).

3. Types of Cookies We Use
  • Essential Cookies:   These cookies are necessary for the website to function securely and correctly. They enable features such as secure login, session management, and accessibility. Disabling these may impair basic website functionality.
  • Preference Cookies:   These cookies store your settings and preferences (such as language or region) to offer a more customized browsing experience.
  • Analytics Cookies:   We use these cookies to gather aggregated statistical data on how visitors interact with our website. This helps us enhance user experience and site performance. These cookies do not collect identifiable information unless explicitly consented to.
  • Marketing & Profiling Cookies:   These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertising content, assess campaign performance, and understand your browsing behavior across websites. They may be set by third-party advertising networks.
  • Chat & Interaction Cookies:   These cookies enable live chat features and support services. They help us associate conversations with individual visitors to improve communication and support experiences.
5. How to Manage or Block Cookies

You can modify your browser settings to block or delete cookies at any time. However, please note that disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality and performance of our website.

Instructions for managing cookies can be found at:

6. Use of Non-Cookie Tracking Technologies

We may also use technologies like web beacons and conversion pixels within our website, email campaigns, or third-party platforms. These tools help us assess engagement metrics and improve service delivery.

12. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding this Cookie Notice or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact:

Data Protection Officer

BLACKROCK BANK BROKER LLC

Dubai, UAE

If you believe your data privacy rights have been violated, you may also contact the UAE Data Office or your local data protection authority