At the Financial Intelligence Centre (“FIC”), we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you interact with our online services.

1. Information collection

When you visit the FIC website, we may collect limited information about your device and browsing behaviour using cookies and similar technologies. This includes data such as your device’s Internet Protocol (IP) address (anonymised where applicable), browser type, domain, and pages visited. We do not collect personal information such as your name or e-mail address unless you choose to provide it to us voluntarily via forms or direct contact.

2. Use of cookies and web beacons

The FIC may use cookies (small text files stored in your browser) and web beacons (electronic images that help us count users and access certain cookies) to ensure the website functions effectively and to facilitate improvements. Cookies help us analyse user activity and identify categories of users, but do not collect personal information. You may reject cookies through your browser settings, however, this may limit your access to some parts of our website.

3. Web analytics

The FIC uses “Google Analytics”, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc., to understand how our website is used. Google Analytics uses cookies on your device to collect information about website usage. No personally identifiable information is merged with other Google data.

Data collected via Google Analytics cookies may be transferred to and stored on Google servers. For more information, please refer to the Google Privacy Statement.

More information can be found here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/types 

4. Purpose of data use

Collected data is used to evaluate website usage, compile reports on website activity, and provide further information relevant to site performance and user experience. This analysis helps us ensure the website remains a useful and effective source of information.

5. Legal basis and consent

Data processing is based on your consent, which you provide by accepting cookies via our cookie banner. You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or clicking the ‘opt-out button’ on our cookie banner. This will place an opt-out cookie on your browser, preventing further data collection via Google Analytics.

6. Data retention

Data collected through Google Analytics is retained for a period of 14 months. After this period, data is automatically deleted from Google’s servers.

7. Data security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

8. User rights

You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information held by us, subject to applicable laws. If you have any questions or would like to exercise your rights, please contact the FIC using the details provided on our website.

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage users to review the policy regularly.

10. Contact Information

For any queries regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact the Financial Intelligence Centre through the contact details available on our website.