“At GIR WORLD, we adhere to a privacy policy so strict that we operate under a ‘we can neither confirm nor deny’ standard when it comes to protecting your sensitive information. Rest assured, our commitment to confidentiality ensures that your data is safeguarded by some of the most stringent privacy protocols in the industry.”

Effective Date: Dec. 2015

GIR WORLD (Global Intelligence Reporting) (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is dedicated to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our clients’ information with the utmost diligence. We understand the sensitive nature of the data entrusted to us and are committed to maintaining the highest levels of privacy and security. This policy outlines how we handle, protect, and retain client data in strict compliance with global privacy standards.

1. Scope of This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all data collected, processed, or stored by GIR WORLD in connection with our due diligence, investigation, and intelligence services. Our commitment to privacy extends to all clients, partners, and third parties we work with.

2. Information We Collect

We only collect information necessary to deliver our services. This may include, but is not limited to:

Client Information:

• Personal Identifiable Information (PII): Such as client name, address, email, phone number.
• Business Information: Including company structure, operational details, partnerships, and associated personnel.
• Sensitive Information: Information required for conducting thorough due diligence and background checks.

Third-Party Data:

In the course of conducting investigations, we may collect information on individuals and entities not directly affiliated with our clients. All such data is handled with strict confidentiality.

Automatically Collected Information:

• IP Address
• Website usage data

3. Use of Information

We collect and use information exclusively for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To conduct due diligence, background checks, investigations, and provide intelligence reports as requested by clients.
• Client Communication: To respond to client inquiries, provide updates, and maintain business relationships.
• Legal and Compliance Requirements: To ensure compliance with applicable regulations, including anti-money laundering (AML) laws, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), GDPR, and other international regulatory frameworks.

We do not use client information for marketing purposes or share it with third parties for purposes unrelated to the services requested.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your data to any third parties. Information may be shared only under these strictly controlled circumstances:

Service Providers:

We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist in delivering our services, such as:

• Legal experts or consultants (bound by strict confidentiality agreements)
• IT and security providers (for secure data storage and management)

Legal Compliance:

“At GIR WORLD, we strictly adhere to legal compliance requirements, ensuring that any disclosure of data is limited to what is available within our retention policy. If the data is no longer retained, it is permanently deleted and unavailable for any further requests, safeguarding your privacy even under legal scrutiny.”

Client Approval:

In any situation where sharing data falls outside these exceptions, we will obtain explicit client consent before proceeding.

5. Data Security

GIR WORLD employs rigorous security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. These include:

• Encryption: All sensitive client data is encrypted both in transit and at rest.
• Access Controls: Access to client data is strictly limited to authorized personnel, and is managed on a need-to-know basis.
• Data Breach Response: In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected clients within 72 hours, providing full details of the breach and our remediation steps.

We maintain an internal review process to continually assess and improve our data security protocols to keep up with industry standards and emerging threats.

6. Data Retention Policy

We understand the critical importance of both client confidentiality and data minimization. As such, our document retention policy is designed to retain client data only for the necessary period.

• Standard Retention Period: Client data will be retained for 1 year from the conclusion of the service engagement.
• Client Request for Retention or Deletion: Clients may request a shorter or longer retention period based on their preferences or legal requirements. Upon request, we will immediately delete or extend the storage of client information.
• Permanent Deletion: At the end of the retention period or upon client request, all data (both physical and electronic) will be permanently deleted from our systems and any backups, ensuring it cannot be recovered.

This retention policy allows us to balance the need for client confidentiality while retaining data for legal, regulatory, or future reference purposes, if needed.

7. Your Rights and Choices

GIR WORLD is fully committed to ensuring that clients retain full control over their personal and business data. Your rights include:

• Right to Access: You may request access to the information we hold about you at any time.
• Right to Rectification: If you believe any information we hold is inaccurate, you may request corrections.
• Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You may request that we delete all personal or business-related data held by us at any time, subject to legal and regulatory requirements.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we cease processing your data for specific purposes, except when legally required.
• Right to Data Portability: You may request the transfer of your data to another service provider in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us directly using the contact information provided below.

8. International Data Transfers

We may transfer your data to servers located outside your jurisdiction in accordance with international data protection laws (e.g., GDPR). Any such transfers are conducted securely and in compliance with applicable data protection regulations to ensure the highest levels of client privacy.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use a minimal amount of cookies or tracking technologies on our website to ensure a user-friendly experience. Any data collected via cookies is limited to improving site performance and is not used to track or profile users. You may disable cookies via your browser settings.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in the law, our business practices, or new technologies. Any significant updates will be communicated directly to clients via email, and the updated Privacy Policy will be posted on our website.