Privacy Policy

1. Scope of the Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected by GFT Advisors through our website(s), applications, and services ("Website") and in the course of providing financial, tax, and legal advisory services in jurisdictions including the United States, India, Singapore and such other jurisdictions where we may extend our services to.

2. Definitions

• "Personal Information" refers to information that identifies, relates to, describes, or can reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, to an individual.
• "Processing" refers to any operation performed on Personal Information, such as collection, use, storage, disclosure, or deletion.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect Personal Information:

• Directly from you (e.g., when you interact with our Website or communicate with us).
• From third parties (e.g., affiliated entities, service providers, or public sources).

Categories of Personal Information

The Personal Information we process may include:

• Name, job title, company name, contact details (email, phone, address).
• Professional interactions, preferences, and any information you voluntarily provide.
• Information from cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies used on our Website.
• Sensitive or special categories of Personal Information (processed only with your explicit consent or as legally required).

We do not intentionally collect or process information related to children. Our Website is not directed at individuals under 18 years of age.

4. Use of Personal Information

We may use your Personal Information for purposes including:

• Verifying your identity.
• Managing and improving our Website.
• Providing and tailoring services and communications.
• Conducting data analysis to understand user trends and preferences.
• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Preventing fraud, ensuring data security, and enforcing compliance with terms of use.
• Relationship management, including marketing activities, feedback, and research.

5. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may share your Personal Information with:

• Third-party service providers: For IT, data storage, security, analytics, or other operational purposes. These providers are required to protect your Personal Information under contractual agreements.
• Professional advisors: Including law firms or consultants for legal, regulatory, or business purposes.
• Governmental or regulatory authorities: As required by law, regulation, or for the protection of legal rights.
• Event organizers or partners: For conferences or events you wish to attend.
• Other entities within GFT Advisors, in accordance with applicable laws.

6. International Transfers

WeAs a global organization, we may transfer your Personal Information to jurisdictions outside your country of residence, including the United States, India, and Singapore. These transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, including implementing appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent mechanisms.

7. Security of Personal Information

We employ industry-standard measures to protect your Personal Information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights concerning your Personal Information:

• Access: Request a copy of the Personal Information we hold about you.
• Correction: Ask us to update or correct inaccuracies in your Personal Information.
• Deletion: Request the deletion of your Personal Information, subject to legal obligations.
• Restriction: Request that we limit the processing of your Personal Information.
• Portability: Request a copy of your Personal Information in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Objection: Object to the processing of your Personal Information for specific purposes.
• Withdrawal of Consent: Where processing is based on consent, withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details in the Contact Information section below.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze Website usage. For detailed information on how we use these technologies and your options to manage them, please refer to our Cookie Notice.

10. Retention of Personal Information

We retain Personal Information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable law.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices. The "Effective Date" at the top of this document indicates when it was last revised.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at: Email: globalfinanceteam@gftadvisors.com. For data protection concerns, you may also contact our Data Protection Officer at the same email address.

• Verifying your identity.
• Managing and improving our Website.
• Providing and tailoring services and communications.
• Conducting data analysis to understand user trends and preferences.
• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Preventing fraud, ensuring data security, and enforcing compliance with terms of use.
• Relationship management, including marketing activities, feedback, and research.