Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Octagon Compliance (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects the privacy of our clients, candidates, employees, partners, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you engage with our services, visit our website, or otherwise interact with us. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of privacy and compliance, consistent with applicable data protection laws, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant privacy frameworks.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal and non-personal information: Personal Information: Identification data, employment/professional information, financial data, compliance records, and government-issued identifiers. Non-Personal Information: Technical data (IP, browser type), usage data (website activity), and cookies/tracking.

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information directly from you, automatically through our website, via third-party providers, and from public sources when necessary.

4. How We Use Your Information

Uses include service delivery, identity verification, compliance, fraud prevention, communication, and marketing (with consent).

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under consent, contractual necessity, legal obligations, or legitimate business interests.

6. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We may share information with service providers, clients, regulators, law enforcement, during mergers/acquisitions, and with advisors. We do not sell personal information.

7. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary or as required by law (e.g., AML regulations may require 5–7 years).

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable safeguards against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse, though no method is 100% secure.

9. Your Rights

Depending on jurisdiction, rights may include access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection, portability, and withdrawal of consent. Contact us to exercise rights.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve browsing, analyze traffic, and personalize content. Disabling cookies may impact functionality.

11. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred abroad with safeguards in place to protect privacy.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed at individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. The latest version will be posted with a revised date.

13. Contact Us

Octagon Compliance

PO BOX 611

Wheatley Heights, NY 11798

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