Privacy Policy
International Development Financial Group (IDFG) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparent data practices. This policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal information.
Effective Date: December 21, 2024 | Last Updated: December 21, 2024
Overview
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected by IDFG through our website, email communications, and advisory services. We are committed to compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data protection laws.
By using our website or services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our website or services.
Information We Collect
1. Information You Provide Directly
We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- •Submit contact forms or case study requests
- •Subscribe to newsletters or updates
- •Engage our advisory services
- •Communicate with us via email or phone
Types of information collected: Name, email address, phone number, organization name, job title, country, areas of interest, project details, and any other information you choose to provide.
2. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information:
- •Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
- •Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, referring URLs
- •Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
This information is collected using cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to improve website functionality and user experience.
3. Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from publicly available sources, professional networks (such as LinkedIn), or business partners when you engage with our content or express interest in our services. This information is used to better understand your professional background and tailor our communications.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Providing Services
To deliver advisory services, respond to inquiries, process case study requests, and fulfill contractual obligations.
Communication
To send confirmations, updates, newsletters, market insights, and other information you have requested or that may be of interest to you.
Website Improvement
To analyze website usage, improve functionality, enhance user experience, and develop new features and content.
Marketing & Business Development
To understand client needs, identify potential opportunities, and promote our services to relevant audiences in the development finance sector.
Legal Compliance
To comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms of service, protect our rights, and respond to legal requests from authorities.
Security & Fraud Prevention
To detect, prevent, and respond to security incidents, fraudulent activity, and unauthorized access to our systems.
How We Share Your Information
IDFG does not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We engage trusted third-party service providers to perform functions on our behalf, such as website hosting, email delivery, analytics, and customer relationship management. These providers have access to personal information only as needed to perform their functions and are contractually obligated to maintain confidentiality and security.
Business Partners
With your consent, we may share information with strategic partners, co-advisors, or financial institutions involved in structuring development finance transactions. All partners are bound by confidentiality agreements.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or government regulation, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our site.
Types of Cookies We Use
- •Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality, such as navigation and form submission
- •Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., Google Analytics)
- •Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences, such as language selection
- •Marketing Cookies: Track your browsing activity to deliver relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website. For more information about managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Right to Access
Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you, including details about how we use and share it.
Right to Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
Right to Restrict Processing
Request that we limit how we use your personal information in certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability
Receive your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format and transmit it to another organization.
Right to Object
Object to processing of your personal information for direct marketing or other purposes based on legitimate interests.
Right to Withdraw Consent
Withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on consent as the legal basis for processing.
Right to Lodge a Complaint
File a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have violated your privacy rights.
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: Privacy Rights Request
Response Time: We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request
We may require verification of your identity before processing your request to ensure the security of your personal information.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Retention periods vary based on:
- •The nature of the information and the purpose for which it was collected
- •Legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations (e.g., financial records retained for 7 years)
- •The need to resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and protect our legal rights
When personal information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it using industry-standard methods.
International Data Transfers
IDFG operates internationally and may transfer your personal information to countries outside your country of residence, including countries that may not provide the same level of data protection as your home country.
When we transfer personal information internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards, including:
- •Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
- •Adequacy decisions recognizing equivalent data protection standards
- •Binding Corporate Rules and other approved transfer mechanisms
Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at [email protected].
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
For material changes that significantly affect your rights, we will provide prominent notice on our website or send you an email notification (if we have your email address). We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
International Development Financial Group
Privacy Officer
Email: [email protected]
Data Protection Inquiries: [email protected]
We are committed to resolving privacy concerns promptly and transparently. We will respond to all inquiries within 30 days.