Cookie Privacy Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device, remember your preferences, and provide a better browsing experience. This policy explains how Ridge Asset Management uses cookies and similar technologies.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

The following cookies may be set when you visit our website (www.ridge-trading-fn.it.com). We have organized them by category based on their purpose and function.

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They are typically set in response to actions you take that constitute a service request, such as logging in, filling in forms, or setting privacy preferences.

2.2 Security Cookies

These cookies help protect our website and your data from security threats, fraud, and unauthorized access. They enable essential security features.

2.3 Preference Cookies

These cookies enable the website to remember your preferences and choices (such as language, timezone, and interface settings) to provide enhanced, personalized features.

2.4 Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits, track page views, and understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve the performance and usability of our site.

2.5 Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Strictly Necessary: Essential for the website to function properly and securely.
• Performance and Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our website and improve its performance.
• Functionality: To remember your preferences and provide enhanced features.
• Security: To protect our website and users from fraudulent or malicious activity.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies on our website:

5. Your Cookie Choices

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept All: Consent to all categories of cookies.
• Reject All: Only use strictly necessary cookies.

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings, including blocking all cookies or deleting existing cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

6. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Legal Basis for Processing

Under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) of South Korea, we process cookie data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: For non-essential cookies (analytics, preferences, marketing), we rely on your freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent, which you provide through our cookie consent banner.
• Legitimate Interests: For strictly necessary cookies, we rely on our legitimate interest in providing a functional and secure website experience.
• Contractual Necessity: Certain cookies may be necessary for the performance of a contract or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.

9. Withdrawing Your Consent

You have the right to withdraw your consent to the use of non-essential cookies at any time. To withdraw consent:

• Clear your browser cookies (see Section 6 above for browser-specific instructions).
• Upon your next visit, the cookie consent banner will reappear, allowing you to make a new choice.
• You may also use your browser settings to block specific types of cookies.

Please note that withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. It may also affect the functionality and performance of certain features on our website.

10. Data Retention for Cookie Data

The retention period for each cookie is specified in the table in Section 2 above. In general:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for the duration specified in the cookie or until manually deleted.
• Consent records: Your cookie consent preference is stored for 365 days. After this period, you will be asked to provide consent again.

11. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals to websites. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals because no uniform standard for DNT has been adopted. However, you can manage your cookie preferences as described in Sections 5 and 6 above. We will continue to monitor developments in DNT standards and update this policy accordingly.

12. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information, including through cookies, from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete such information. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

13. Data Transfers

Certain third-party services we use (such as Google Analytics, Google Fonts, and Google Maps) may transfer data to servers located outside your country of residence, including to countries that may not provide the same level of data protection as your home country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses where required by applicable law.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technology. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Material changes will be notified through our website or via email where appropriate.

15. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data collected through cookies:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: Submit a complaint to your local data protection authority.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 16 below.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: info@ridge-trading-fn.it.com
Phone: 02-785-9710
Address: Samdeok Bldg, 12, Gukjegeumyung-ro 6gil-11, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 14 business days.

Last updated: May 2026