Confidentiality Policy

1. Purpose

This Confidentiality Policy governs how Tarangau (“we”, “our”, or “us”) and its authorised users, employees, contractors, and platform participants handle confidential information exchanged in connection with our platform, services, and commercial relationships.

By accessing or using the Tarangau platform (“Platform”) or by entering into any commercial engagement with us, you agree to be bound by the terms of this policy.

2. What Constitutes Confidential Information

“Confidential Information” means any information disclosed by one party (“Disclosing Party”) to another party (“Receiving Party”) — whether disclosed verbally, in writing, electronically, or through any other medium — that is designated as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential given its nature and the circumstances of disclosure.

Confidential Information includes but is not limited to:

• Trade secrets, business strategies, financial projections, and commercial models
• Platform architecture, algorithms, data structures, source code, and technical specifications
• Counterparty identities, trading mandates, deal structures, and cargo details
• KYC/AML documentation, compliance records, and due diligence materials
• Pricing data, benchmark methodologies, and market intelligence
• Supplier and buyer network details, contact databases, and deal pipeline information
• Investor information, funding terms, and capital structure details
• Any information marked “Confidential”, “Proprietary”, or “Not for Distribution”

3. Exclusions from Confidentiality

Information is not considered Confidential Information if it:

• Is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the Receiving Party
• Was rightfully known to the Receiving Party before disclosure without restriction
• Is independently developed by the Receiving Party without use of the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information
• Is rightfully received from a third party without confidentiality obligations
• Is required to be disclosed by applicable law, court order, or regulatory authority — provided the Receiving Party gives prompt written notice to the Disclosing Party and cooperates to seek appropriate protection

4. Obligations of the Receiving Party

Any party receiving Confidential Information agrees to:

• Use Confidential Information solely for the purpose for which it was disclosed
• Not disclose Confidential Information to any third party without the prior written consent of the Disclosing Party
• Protect Confidential Information with at least the same degree of care used to protect its own confidential information, but in no event less than reasonable care
• Limit access to Confidential Information to personnel and authorised representatives who have a genuine need to know and who are bound by equivalent confidentiality obligations
• Promptly notify the Disclosing Party upon becoming aware of any actual or suspected unauthorised disclosure, access, or use of Confidential Information

5. Platform-Specific Confidentiality

Participants on the Tarangau Platform agree that the following information is strictly confidential and must not be disclosed outside the Platform environment without our prior written consent:

• Counterparty names, contact details, and trading profiles accessible via the Platform
• Negotiated deal terms, term sheets, and contracts initiated through the Platform
• Settlement records, financing arrangements, and document vault contents
• Any pricing intelligence, arbitrage alerts, or analytics reports generated by the Platform

Users who breach these obligations may be immediately suspended from the Platform, and Tarangau reserves the right to pursue all available legal remedies.

6. Intellectual Property and Data Ownership

All Platform content, algorithms, data models, AI-generated outputs, pricing intelligence systems, compliance modules, and technical infrastructure remain the exclusive intellectual property of Tarangau. No disclosure of Confidential Information under this Policy creates any licence, assignment, or transfer of intellectual property rights.

Counterparty data and trading records generated by users remain the property of the respective users, subject to our rights under the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

7. Duration of Obligations

Confidentiality obligations under this Policy remain in effect:

• For the duration of your engagement with the Platform or Tarangau
• For a period of five (5) years following the termination or expiry of that engagement
• Indefinitely for information that constitutes a trade secret under applicable law

8. Return or Destruction of Confidential Information

Upon request by the Disclosing Party, or upon termination of a commercial relationship, the Receiving Party must promptly return or destroy all Confidential Information in its possession, including copies, notes, and derivative works, and certify such destruction in writing if requested.

9. Regulatory Disclosures

Nothing in this Policy prevents Tarangau from disclosing information as required by:

• Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) obligations
• Sanctions screening requirements (OFAC, FATF, EU/UK lists)
• Orders of a competent court or regulatory authority
• Applicable financial services or commodity trading licensing obligations

Any such disclosure will be limited to the minimum extent required and made in compliance with applicable law.

10. Governing Law

This Confidentiality Policy is governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia. Disputes arising under this Policy are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria, Australia.

11. Contact

To report a potential breach of confidentiality or to seek consent for disclosure of Confidential Information, contact: