Method
Trade
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 23, 2026
1. INTRODUCTION
Darwin LLC, operating under the trade name Method Trade (“Method Trade”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), respects the privacy of individuals whose personal data we process. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, receive, use, store, disclose, transfer, and otherwise process personal data in connection with our coworking office, website, facilities, services, and related business activities. This Privacy Policy is intended to provide information in accordance with the applicable laws of Georgia, including the Law of Georgia on Personal Data Protection, as amended from time to time. By interacting with Method Trade, submitting an application, entering into a contractual relationship with us, using our website or facilities, or otherwise providing personal data to us, you acknowledge that you have been provided with the information contained in this Privacy Policy.
2. DATA CONTROLLER
The entity responsible for the processing of personal data covered by this Privacy Policy is: Darwin LLC Identification Number: 405473740 Registered Address: 12A Ana Politkovskaya St, Tbilisi, Georgia Trade Name: Method Trade For privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, including requests to exercise your rights under applicable Georgian data-protection legislation, you may contact us at: Email: info@tradercoworking.space
3. PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT
We may collect and process personal data that you voluntarily provide to us or that is lawfully obtained or generated in connection with your interaction with Method Trade. Depending on the nature of your relationship with us, the personal data we may process may include:
• name and surname;
• email address;
• telephone number;
• business or professional information;
• application and registration information;
• coworking membership information;
• information contained in communications and correspondence;
• information necessary to establish, administer, and perform contractual relationships;
• billing, payment, accounting, and transaction-related information, where applicable;
• information relating to access to or use of our premises, systems, or services;
• technical information relating to the use of our website or digital services; and
• other personal data that you voluntarily provide to us or that we are legally permitted or required to process.
We seek to ensure that personal data collected and processed by us is adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary for the relevant purpose.
4. SOURCES OF PERSONAL DATA
We may obtain personal data from:
• you directly;
• applications, registration forms, and other information you submit to us;
• communications with you by email, telephone, website, messaging services, or other means;
• your use of our website, coworking facilities, or services;
• service providers acting on our behalf;
• brokers, market-access providers, professional advisers, or other business partners, where lawful and necessary; and
• public or other lawful sources, where permitted by applicable law.
Where personal data is obtained from a source other than the relevant data subject, we will process such data in accordance with applicable Georgian data-protection legislation and applicable transparency and information requirements.
5. PURPOSES OF PROCESSING PERSONAL DATA
We may process personal data for the following purposes:
5.1 Coworking Applications and Membership
We may process personal data to:
• receive and assess applications;
• communicate with applicants;
• establish and administer coworking relationships;
• prepare, enter into, and perform agreements;
• manage memberships and access to our facilities;
• provide coworking-related services; and
• administer the termination or expiration of a coworking relationship.
5.2 Communication
We may process personal data to:
• respond to inquiries;
• communicate with coworkers, applicants, visitors, and other relevant persons;
• provide information concerning our services;
• address requests and complaints; and
• manage our business relationships.
5.3 Business and Administrative Operations
We may process personal data where necessary to:
• operate and administer our coworking office;
• maintain business and administrative records;
• manage billing and accounting;
• administer IT systems;
• maintain the security and functionality of our premises and systems; and
• manage service providers and other business relationships.
5.4 Security and Prevention of Misuse
Where lawful and necessary, we may process personal data for purposes including:
• maintaining the security of our premises and systems;
• preventing unauthorized access;
• detecting and preventing fraud, misuse, or unlawful activity;
• investigating security incidents; and
• protecting persons, property, systems, and lawful business interests.
5.5 Legal and Regulatory Compliance
We may process personal data where necessary to:
• comply with applicable laws and regulations;
• respond to lawful requests from competent authorities;
• comply with accounting, tax, regulatory, or other legal obligations;
• establish, exercise, or defend legal claims or rights; and
• fulfill other obligations imposed on us by applicable law.
6. LEGAL BASES FOR PROCESSING
Method Trade processes personal data only where an applicable lawful basis exists under Georgian dataprotection legislation. Depending on the circumstances, the legal basis for processing may include:
1. Consent, where processing is based on your consent and consent is required by applicable law;
2. Performance of a contract, where processing is necessary to enter into or perform an agreement with you or to take steps at your request before entering into an agreement;
3. Compliance with a legal obligation, where processing is necessary to comply with an obligation imposed on us by law;
4. Protection of legitimate interests, where processing is necessary for a legitimate interest of Method Trade or another person and the applicable legal requirements are satisfied; or
5. Another lawful basis expressly provided for under applicable Georgian legislation.
Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to the limitations and consequences provided by applicable law. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.
7. DATA PROCESSING PRINCIPLES
Method Trade processes personal data in accordance with the principles established by applicable Georgian data-protection legislation, including the principles of:
• lawfulness, fairness, and transparency;
• purpose limitation;
• proportionality and data minimization;
• accuracy and, where necessary, updating of personal data;
• storage limitation; and
• security and confidentiality.
We do not intentionally process personal data for purposes incompatible with the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, except where such processing is otherwise permitted or required by law.
8. CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
Our coworking environment is collaborative. Coworkers may voluntarily discuss trading ideas, observations, approaches, strategies, methodologies, business information, or other information with one another. Personal data and confidential or proprietary business information are distinct categories of information and may be subject to separate contractual obligations. If you provide Method Trade with information that you expressly identify as confidential or proprietary, we will take reasonable measures to protect such information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or misuse, subject to applicable law and any contractual arrangements governing such information. Information voluntarily shared between coworkers in ordinary discussions does not automatically constitute confidential information of Method Trade. This Privacy Policy does not replace or limit any separate confidentiality, intellectual-property, membership, coworking, or other contractual obligations that may apply between Method Trade and a coworker.
9. INFORMATION ENTERED INTO TRADING TERMINALS AND THIRD-PARTY PLATFORMS
Coworkers may use third-party brokers, trading platforms, market-access providers, websites, applications, or other external services through equipment or facilities available at the coworking space. Where a coworker directly enters personal, account, trading, financial, or other information into a thirdparty service, that information may be processed by the relevant third party independently of Method Trade. Such third parties may maintain their own terms, privacy policies, and data-processing practices. Coworkers are responsible for reviewing the applicable terms and privacy policies of third-party services before providing information to them. Where Method Trade itself receives or processes personal data from or in connection with a third-party platform, such processing will be carried out on an applicable lawful basis and in accordance with applicable data-protection requirements.
10. BROKERS, MARKET-ACCESS PROVIDERS, AND PROFESSIONAL ADVISERS
In the ordinary course of business, personal data may be received from or disclosed to brokers, marketaccess providers, legal advisers, accountants, auditors, compliance professionals, IT providers, or other professional or operational service providers. Such processing may be necessary for contractual, operational, accounting, legal, security, compliance, or regulatory purposes. Where a third party processes personal data on our behalf, we will take appropriate measures to ensure that such processing is carried out in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
11. DISCLOSURE AND SHARING OF PERSONAL DATA
We do not sell personal data. Subject to applicable law and the relevant lawful basis, personal data may be disclosed or made available to:
• IT, hosting, cybersecurity, communications, and technology providers;
• brokers and market-access providers;
• legal, accounting, tax, audit, compliance, and other professional advisers;
• payment and financial service providers, where applicable;
• insurers and other professional service providers, where applicable;
• affiliates or related entities, where applicable;
• governmental, regulatory, judicial, law-enforcement, or other competent authorities where required or permitted by law; and
• other recipients where you have provided consent or where disclosure is otherwise permitted or required by applicable law.
We seek to limit disclosures to personal data that is relevant and necessary for the applicable purpose.
12. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Some service providers, technology providers, brokers, market-access providers, professional advisers, or other recipients may be located outside Georgia. Accordingly, personal data may be accessed, processed, stored, or transferred outside Georgia where such processing is necessary and lawful for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. Any international transfer of personal data will be carried out in accordance with the requirements and safeguards established by applicable Georgian data-protection legislation. Where Georgian law requires a specific safeguard, authorization, adequate level of protection, or other lawful mechanism for a particular international transfer, we will comply with the applicable requirements. Information concerning relevant international transfers and applicable safeguards may be requested by contacting us at: info@tradercoworking.space
13. WEBSITE, WIX, AND COOKIES
Our website may be hosted, operated, or supported using services provided by Wix. Depending on the configuration and use of our website, Wix and other technology providers may process technical and usage information, including:
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• IP address;
• browser type;
• device information;
• operating system;
• cookies and similar identifiers;
• information concerning website activity; and
• other technical information generated through use of the website.
Wix and other third-party providers may process information in accordance with their own terms, privacy policies, and data-processing practices. We may use cookies and similar technologies that are necessary for the operation, security, functionality, and performance of our website. Where applicable law requires consent for a particular cookie or similar technology, we will obtain such consent through an appropriate mechanism.
14. DIRECT MARKETING
Where Method Trade processes personal data for direct marketing purposes, such processing will be carried out in accordance with applicable Georgian data-protection legislation. Where consent is required by law, we will obtain the relevant consent before processing personal data for direct marketing. You may withdraw your consent or otherwise object to direct marketing at any time through the mechanism provided in the relevant communication or by contacting us at: info@tradercoworking.space We will cease processing personal data for direct marketing purposes within the period required by applicable law. Withdrawal of consent or objection to direct marketing does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before such withdrawal or objection.
15. VIDEO SURVEILLANCE AND ACCESS CONTROL
Where Method Trade uses video surveillance, access-control systems, or other monitoring technologies at its premises, such processing will be carried out only for lawful and specified purposes and in accordance with applicable Georgian legislation. Depending on the circumstances, such purposes may include:
• protection of persons and property;
• prevention and detection of unlawful activity;
• prevention of unauthorized access;
• protection of the coworking premises and systems; and
• investigation of security incidents.
Where required by law, appropriate notices concerning video surveillance or other monitoring will be displayed at relevant locations. Where such systems are used, additional information regarding their purposes, scope, retention periods, and other relevant aspects of processing will be provided in accordance with applicable law.
16. SPECIAL CATEGORIES OF PERSONAL DATA
Method Trade does not intentionally collect or process special categories of personal data unless such processing is necessary, lawful, and supported by an applicable legal basis under Georgian law. Where special categories of personal data are processed, Method Trade will apply the additional safeguards and requirements established by applicable legislation. You should not provide Method Trade with special-category personal data unless such information is specifically requested or necessary for a lawful and stated purpose.
17. DATA RETENTION
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or otherwise processed, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Retention periods may vary depending on:
• the purpose of processing;
• the nature of the personal data;
• the duration of the relevant relationship;
• contractual requirements;
• accounting and tax requirements;
• legal and regulatory obligations;
• the need to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims; and
• other lawful business requirements.
When personal data is no longer required, we will take appropriate measures to delete, destroy, anonymize, or otherwise securely dispose of it, unless continued retention is required or permitted by law.
18. DATA SECURITY
Method Trade takes appropriate organizational and technical measures designed to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, destruction, or other unlawful or accidental processing. Depending on the nature and risks of the processing, such measures may include:
• access controls;
• authentication measures;
• limitation of access to authorized persons;
• physical security measures;
• information-security and cybersecurity measures;
• confidentiality obligations; and
• procedures for identifying, managing, and responding to security incidents.
Although we take reasonable measures to protect personal data, no electronic transmission, storage, or processing system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
19. PERSONAL DATA SECURITY INCIDENTS
If Method Trade becomes aware of a personal-data security incident, we will assess the incident and take the measures required by applicable Georgian legislation. Where required by law, this may include notifying the competent authority and/or affected data subjects within the applicable statutory period, taking measures to mitigate potential harm, and implementing appropriate measures to prevent recurrence.
20. AUTOMATED DECISION-MAKING AND PROFILING
Method Trade does not intend to use personal data for automated decision-making that produces legal effects or similarly significant effects concerning an individual, unless such processing is separately disclosed and carried out in accordance with applicable law. Where applicable law provides specific rights or safeguards in relation to automated decision-making or profiling, Method Trade will comply with those requirements.
21. YOUR RIGHTS
Subject to the conditions, procedures, and limitations established by Georgian law, you may have the right to: • obtain information about whether your personal data is being processed;
• obtain access to your personal data;
• receive information concerning the purposes and legal basis of processing;
• receive information concerning the categories of personal data being processed;
• receive information concerning the source of personal data, where applicable;
• receive information concerning recipients or categories of recipients;
• request correction, updating, or completion of inaccurate or incomplete personal data;
• request deletion or destruction of personal data in circumstances provided by law;
• request restriction or blocking of processing in circumstances provided by law;
• request transfer of personal data where the applicable legal requirements for data portability are satisfied;
• withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
• object to processing where such right is provided by law;
• object to processing for direct marketing purposes; and
• exercise any other rights provided under applicable Georgian data-protection legislation.
These rights may be subject to statutory exceptions and limitations. For example, continued processing or retention may be permitted or required where necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect the rights of another person, maintain security, or establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.
22. EXERCISING YOUR RIGHTS
Requests concerning your personal data may be submitted to: Email: info@tradercoworking.space When submitting a request, we may take reasonable measures to verify your identity where necessary to protect personal data against unauthorized disclosure. We will review and respond to requests in accordance with the procedures and time limits established by applicable Georgian law. Where we are unable to fulfill a request, we will provide the applicable reasons to the extent required by law.
23. COMPLAINTS
If you believe that Method Trade has processed your personal data unlawfully or has otherwise failed to comply with applicable data-protection requirements, you may contact us using the details provided in this Privacy Policy. You may also have the right to submit a complaint to the competent supervisory authority in Georgia or use another legal remedy available under applicable law.
24. CHILDREN'S DATA
Our coworking services are intended primarily for adults and business users. We do not knowingly collect personal data of children where such collection is not necessary or permitted by applicable law. If we become aware that personal data has been collected in circumstances where its processing is not lawful, we will take appropriate measures in accordance with applicable legislation.
25. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND WEBSITES
Our website, services, or communications may contain links to or integrations with third-party websites, platforms, applications, or services. Third-party services operate independently of Method Trade and may have their own privacy policies, terms, and data-processing practices. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of independent third parties except to the extent required by applicable law. We encourage users to review the privacy policies and terms of any third-party service before providing personal data to that service.
26. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
Method Trade may amend or update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:
• our business activities;
• our services;
• our data-processing practices;
• technology;
• legal or regulatory requirements; or
• other circumstances affecting the processing of personal data.
The “Last Updated” date at the beginning of this Privacy Policy indicates when the Policy was most recently revised. Where required by applicable law, we will provide appropriate notice of material changes and take any additional measures required by law.
27. CONTACT INFORMATION
For any questions, requests, or concerns relating to this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data, please contact:
Darwin LLC
Identification Number: 405473740
Registered Address: Georgia, Tbilisi, Saburtalo district, Slope Nutsubidze, micro / district II, quarter IV, building N2 living space N76
Trade Name: Method Trade
Email: info@tradercoworking.space
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If you have any questions about our coworking office, privacy policy, please send us a message. Please note that we are not a broker, we do not accept deposits, and we do not take on clients.