FINFRAUD.ART

Privacy Statement

A statement on the handling and protection of personal data.

This Privacy Statement explains how FINFRAUD.ART handles personal data in connection with the operation of this website. It describes the categories of information that may be processed, the purposes of processing, and the rights available to individuals under applicable data protection law.

Who We Are

FINFRAUD.ART is an independent research-based media project examining institutional financial misconduct, failures of accountability, and the absence of effective redress through documented cases and critical analysis.

For the purposes of applicable data protection legislation, the website is operated by the Site Administrator, who is responsible for the processing of personal data described in this Statement.

What Personal Data May Be Processed

The information processed depends on how you interact with the website. It may include:

• Technical data: information automatically transmitted by your browser or device, such as IP address, browser type, device information, and server log data.
• Communication data: information you voluntarily provide when contacting the website by email, including your email address and the contents of your message.
• Cookie-related data: information collected through cookies or similar technologies, where such technologies are used and permitted under applicable law.

Please do not include sensitive personal information in correspondence unless it is strictly necessary for your enquiry.

Why We Process Personal Data

Personal data may be processed for the following purposes:

• Operating, maintaining, and securing the website.
• Responding to messages and enquiries.
• Preventing misuse, abuse, and unauthorised access.
• Meeting applicable legal obligations.
• Understanding and improving the functionality and reliability of the website, where permitted by law.

Personal data is not collected for purposes unrelated to the operation of the website or the handling of communications.

Legal Bases for Processing

Where required by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), personal data is processed on one or more of the following legal bases:

• Legitimate interests: to operate, maintain, protect, and improve the website, provided those interests are not overridden by the rights and freedoms of individuals.
• Consent: where consent is required, including for non-essential cookies or similar technologies.
• Legal obligation: where processing is necessary to comply with applicable law.
• Pre-contractual steps: where processing is necessary to respond to a request made by an individual.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to support essential functionality, remember relevant preferences, and maintain website security.

Where required by law, non-essential cookies are used only after the visitor has provided consent. Visitors may manage their cookie preferences through the website’s consent interface.

Further information about the cookies used on this website is provided in the Cookie Policy.

Sharing of Personal Data

Personal data may be made available to service providers where this is necessary to operate, maintain, or secure the website, or to provide services requested by the visitor.

Such providers may include hosting, technical infrastructure, security, and website maintenance providers. Where required, appropriate contractual safeguards are used to protect personal data.

Personal data is not sold to third parties.

Information may also be disclosed where required by law or where disclosure is necessary to protect legal rights or respond to lawful requests from competent authorities.

International Data Transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), such transfers will be carried out in accordance with applicable data protection law. Appropriate safeguards, such as an adequacy decision or standard contractual clauses, will be used where required.

How Long We Keep Personal Data

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Technical logs, correspondence, and other records may be retained for different periods depending on their purpose, security requirements, and applicable legal obligations.

Data Security

Reasonable technical and organisational measures are used to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, loss, or destruction.

No method of transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. The website operator takes appropriate steps to reduce risks while recognising the inherent limitations of internet-based communication.

Your Data Protection Rights

Under the GDPR, individuals may have the right to:

• Request access to their personal data.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request erasure of personal data, where applicable.
• Request restriction of processing.
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Request data portability, where the legal conditions are met.
• Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

These rights are subject to the conditions and limitations established by applicable law.

To exercise your rights or ask a question about the processing of personal data, please contact the Site Administrator using the details below.

External Links

This website may contain links to external websites, publications, or resources for research and reference purposes. FINFRAUD.ART does not control the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy statements of external websites before providing personal information to them.

Changes to This Statement

This Privacy Statement may be updated to reflect changes in the website, its technical operation, or applicable legal requirements.

The latest version will be published on this page, together with its effective date.

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Contact Information

For questions, requests, or concerns relating to personal data processed through this website, please contact:

Site Administrator

FINFRAUD.ART

media@finfraud.art

https://finfraud.art

What is recorded endures.