Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 1, 2023
The Securities Exchange and Investment Protection Commission (SEIPC) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Name, address, phone number, and email address
- Professional qualifications and employment history
- Financial information related to regulatory applications
- Identification documents and verification information
- Communication records and correspondence
Technical Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and browser information
- Pages visited and time spent on our website
- Referring website and search terms used
- Device type and operating system
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- Processing regulatory applications and authorizations
- Conducting supervision and monitoring of regulated firms
- Investigating complaints and potential regulatory breaches
- Providing information and responding to inquiries
- Maintaining public registers of authorized firms
- Conducting research and policy development
- Improving our website and services
- Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
Information Sharing
We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:
- With other regulatory authorities for supervisory or enforcement purposes
- With law enforcement agencies when required by law
- With professional advisors (lawyers, auditors) bound by confidentiality
- With service providers who assist us in our operations
- When required by court order or legal process
- In public registers where required by law
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Access controls and authentication systems
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Staff training on data protection and security
- Secure disposal of personal information when no longer needed
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected.
Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze website usage. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Securities Exchange and Investment Protection Commission
101 F Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20549
Email: info@seipc.org
Phone: +19296197672