Privacy Policy

 


Effective Date: 15 September 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to ScamShield360.org (“the Website”), operated by ScamShield360 (“the Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our Website or use our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with all applicable data protection laws in the United Kingdom, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

By accessing our Website or engaging our services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue using our Website or services.

2. Who We Are

We specialize in fund recovery services for victims of scams or fraudulent activities, including forensic investigations, legal coordination, and, where legally authorized, ethical hacking under secured court orders to recover lost funds.

3. Data We Collect

3.1 Personal Data

We may collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
  • Financial Information: Bank account details, payment records, transaction histories, or other financial data related to the scam or fraud case.
  • Identification Documents: Copies of passports, driving licenses, or other IDs, where necessary for case verification.
  • Case Details: Information about the scam, communications with scammers, and any relevant documentation or evidence.

3.2 Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our Website, we may collect certain information automatically through cookies or similar technologies, such as:

  • IP Address
  • Browser type and version
  • Time zone settings
  • Operating system
  • Browsing behavior on our Website

For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy (if applicable).

4. How We Use Your Data

We collect and use your personal data for the following purposes:

  1. Service Provision:

    • To investigate and recover funds lost to scams or fraudulent schemes.
    • To coordinate with financial institutions, legal professionals, and ethical hackers (when authorized by law or court orders).

  2. Communication:

    • To respond to your inquiries, provide updates on your case, and send administrative or service-related communications.

  3. Legal Compliance:

    • To comply with applicable UK laws, regulations, court orders, or other legal obligations.
    • To cooperate with law enforcement or regulatory authorities if required.

  4. Security and Fraud Prevention:

    • To protect our Website, services, and users from fraud or malicious activity.
    • To conduct due diligence on suspicious transactions or misuse of our services.

  5. Internal Analysis and Improvement:

    • To analyze usage trends and improve our Website, services, and user experience.

5. Legal Bases for Processing

Under the UK GDPR, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases to process your personal data:

  1. Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract (e.g., to provide fund recovery services).
  2. Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests in operating, protecting, and improving our services, provided that your rights and interests do not override those interests.
  3. Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation (e.g., cooperating with law enforcement).
  4. Consent: Where required by law, we will obtain your consent before processing certain personal data (e.g., sending marketing emails). You have the right to withdraw consent at any time.

6. Disclosure of Your Data

We may share your personal data with:

  1. Employees and Subcontractors:
    Those who need access to perform services on our behalf (e.g., investigators, case managers).

  2. Legal Partners and Advisors:
    Solicitors, barristers, or other legal professionals who assist in fund recovery or legal proceedings.

  3. Ethical Hackers (Under Court Orders):
    In specific cases where a legal or court order permits us to engage ethical hackers to recover funds from scammers, we may share the minimum necessary personal data to facilitate this process.

  4. Financial Institutions and Payment Providers:
    Banks or payment platforms that hold or process the funds in question.

  5. Law Enforcement and Regulatory Authorities:
    If required by law, court order, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, investigate fraud, or ensure the safety of our clients.

  6. Business Transfers:
    In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the new entity. We will notify you if your data is subject to a different privacy policy as a result of such a transaction.

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

7. International Transfers

Although we are based in the UK, we may need to transfer your data to jurisdictions outside the UK (e.g., if a scammer is located abroad or if a partner institution is international). When transferring data internationally, we take appropriate measures to ensure the transfer complies with UK data protection laws, including entering into Standard Contractual Clauses or relying on adequacy decisions, where applicable.

8. Data Security

We employ strict security measures, including encryption and secure data storage, to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no security system is entirely foolproof, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Once your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

10. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  1. Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  2. Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  3. Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.
  4. Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to limit the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
  5. Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format and transfer it to another data controller.
  6. Right to Object: You can object to certain types of processing, such as direct marketing or processing based on legitimate interests.
  7. Right to Withdraw Consent: If processing is based on your consent, you can withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at scamshield360@gmail.com. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities on our Website. This helps us improve functionality, analyze usage, and personalize content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy (if applicable).

12. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.” By continuing to use our Website or services after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

We will make every effort to address your inquiries and resolve any disputes in a timely manner.

By using ScamShield360.org or engaging our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.

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