Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

At CoralLedger, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use CoralLedger Comply, our VAT compliance management platform.

Our Commitment: We will never sell your personal data or business information to third parties. Your data is yours, and we are simply the custodian helping you manage your VAT compliance.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide

Account Information:

Name and email address

Business name and Tax Identification Number (TIN)

VAT registration number

Contact phone number (optional)

Business address

Business Data:

Transaction data (sales, purchases, expenses)

VAT amounts and calculations

Invoice numbers and descriptions

Customer and vendor information

Transaction categories and classifications

Communication Data:

Support requests and correspondence

Feedback and survey responses

In-app messages and notifications

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

Usage Data:

Device information (browser type, operating system)

IP address and approximate location

Login dates and times

Pages viewed and features used

Error logs and diagnostic data

Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

Session cookies for authentication

Preference cookies for user settings

Analytics cookies for service improvement

See our Cookie Policy for more details on how we use cookies and how to manage your preferences.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

2.1 To Provide the Service

Process and validate your transaction data

Calculate VAT amounts and prepare VAT returns

Generate compliance reports and analytics

Provide AI-powered transaction categorization

Detect and prevent duplicate transactions

2.2 To Improve the Service

Analyze usage patterns to enhance features

Identify and fix bugs and technical issues

Train and improve our AI categorization algorithms (using anonymized data)

Develop new features based on user needs

2.3 To Communicate with You

Send service notifications (filing deadlines, compliance alerts)

Respond to support requests and inquiries

Send product updates and announcements (with opt-out option)

Request feedback on your experience

2.4 For Security and Compliance

Prevent fraud and unauthorized access

Maintain audit logs for security and compliance purposes

Comply with legal obligations and government requests

Enforce our Terms of Service and Acceptable Use Policy

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Legal Basis Purpose
Contract Performance Processing data necessary to provide the Service you requested (account management, VAT calculations)
Legitimate Interests Improving the Service, preventing fraud, maintaining security, and conducting business operations
Legal Obligation Complying with Bahamas tax laws, responding to legal requests, maintaining required records
Consent Marketing communications, optional features, cookies (where required by law)

Where we rely on consent, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your data. We only share your information in the limited circumstances described below.
4.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Service:

Cloud hosting providers (Azure, AWS, DigitalOcean)

Email service providers (for notifications and support)

Analytics providers (for service improvement)

Payment processors (for subscription billing, once implemented)

All service providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only permitted to use your data to provide services to us.

4.2 Accounting Firm Access

If your business is managed by an accounting firm using CoralLedger Comply, the firm's authorized users will have access to your business data as needed to provide accounting services.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

Court orders or legal processes

Requests from government authorities or regulators

Requirements under the Bahamas VAT Act or other applicable laws

Protection of our legal rights or prevention of fraud

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will notify you of any such change and provide options regarding your data.

5. Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:

Encryption

256-bit AES encryption at rest

TLS 1.3 encryption in transit

Encrypted database backups

Access Controls

Role-based access control (RBAC)

Multi-factor authentication (MFA)

Audit logging of all data access

Infrastructure Security

Firewall protection

Intrusion detection systems

Regular security audits

Data Protection

Multi-tenant data isolation

Automated daily backups

Disaster recovery procedures

Important: While we implement industry-standard security measures, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data.
6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide the Service and comply with legal obligations:

Data Type Retention Period Reason
Account information Duration of account + 30 days Service provision, grace period for reactivation
Transaction data 7 years minimum Bahamas VAT Act record-keeping requirement
VAT returns 7 years minimum Legal compliance and audit requirements
Usage data and logs 12 months Service improvement, security monitoring
Support communications 3 years Customer service, legal protection
Marketing consent Until withdrawn Marketing communications

After the retention period expires, we securely delete or anonymize your data. Note that we may retain anonymized, aggregated data indefinitely for statistical and research purposes.

7. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access

Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. We will provide this within 30 days of your request.

Right to Rectification

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data. You can update most information directly in your account settings.

Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements (7 years for VAT records under Bahamas law).

Right to Data Portability

Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format (CSV, JSON, XML) and transfer it to another service provider.

Right to Object

Object to processing of your data for direct marketing purposes or based on legitimate interests. We will stop processing unless we have compelling legitimate grounds.

Right to Restriction

Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances (e.g., during dispute resolution about data accuracy).

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@coralledger.com or through our support portal. We will respond to your request within 30 days and may require verification of your identity before processing your request.

8. International Data Transfers

CoralLedger Comply is based in The Bahamas and uses cloud infrastructure providers (Azure, DigitalOcean) that may store data in various regions globally.

When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

Data Processing Agreements with service providers

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for EU data transfers

Encryption of data in transit and at rest

Adherence to international privacy frameworks

Your data is primarily stored in the region closest to your business location to ensure optimal performance and compliance with local data residency requirements where applicable.

9. Children's Privacy

CoralLedger Comply is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at privacy@coralledger.com. We will promptly delete such information from our systems.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.

When we make changes:

We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page

For material changes, we will notify you via email at least 30 days before the changes take effect

We may display a prominent notice within the Service

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Privacy Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

Privacy Officer: privacy@coralledger.com

General Support: support@coralledger.com

Phone: +1 (242) 555-0100

Address: 123 Bay Street, Nassau, Bahamas