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Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 15, 2016
Last Updated: March 20, 2025

1. Introduction

The Global Financial Stability Authority (“GFSA”, “we”, “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of users of our website [https://gfsauthority.com] (“Website”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal data when you interact with our Website or services.

By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Scope of Application

This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors and users of the GFSA Website. It does not apply to third-party websites linked from our Website or to any data processed by third parties.

3. Information We Collect

GFSA collects both personal and non-personal information through the Website.

3.1. Personal Information

Personal information is collected only when voluntarily submitted by you through forms such as “Contact Us”. This may include:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Organization or affiliation
  • Country of residence
  • Message content or inquiry details

3.2. Non-Personal Information

We may collect anonymized technical data such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Date and time of access
  • Pages visited and time spent on the Website
  • Referring website

This data is used for website analytics and performance optimization.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • Your explicit consent (when you submit a form)
  • Our legitimate interest in managing communications and improving the Website
  • Compliance with legal obligations

5. Use of Information

The personal and non-personal information we collect is used for the following purposes:

  • Responding to your inquiries and requests
  • Providing access to publications, announcements, or services
  • Improving the functionality, usability, and security of our Website
  • Generating internal reports and statistics
  • Complying with applicable legal and regulatory requirements

GFSA does not use your data for marketing or commercial purposes.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

GFSA does not sell, lease, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may only share data:

  • With authorized personnel or departments within GFSA, for the purposes stated above
  • With trusted service providers who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality obligations
  • When required by applicable law, regulation, or court order

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, and in accordance with our internal data retention policies and applicable laws.

8. Security of Your Data

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include:

  • Secure servers and encrypted communication protocols
  • Restricted access to personal data
  • Regular system monitoring and auditing

However, no system can be 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

  • The right to access the data we hold about you
  • The right to request correction or deletion
  • The right to object to or restrict processing
  • The right to withdraw consent at any time
  • The right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@gfsauthority.com.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience and gather usage analytics. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

More details can be found in our Cookie Policy [Insert link if available].

11. International Transfers

GFSA is a global authority and may process personal data across different jurisdictions. In cases of international data transfers, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent mechanisms where required.

12. Children’s Privacy

The GFSA Website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal obligations, or for other operational reasons. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal data.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact:

Global Financial Stability Authority (GFSA)
12 Moore St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
info@gfsauthority.com
+61 39 088 0327