Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 21, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains the principles under which personal data may be processed, protected, and managed in connection with digital services provided by Pier Compliance.
1. Purpose and Scope
This policy applies to website visitors, contact form users, and relevant persons who interact with us in the context of business communications.
2. Data Controller
Personal data is processed by Pier Compliance, acting as data controller, to the extent required for its activities and applicable legal obligations.
3. Categories of Personal Data Processed
Depending on the nature of the service, identity and contact details, request contents, security records, and technical logs may be processed.
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Company information
- Message/request content
- IP and basic technical access logs
4. Purposes and Legal Bases for Processing
Personal data is processed for responding to requests, fulfilling legal obligations, ensuring information security, and improving service quality.
Processing is based on explicit consent where required and, in other cases, on contract performance, legitimate interest, or legal obligation.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies and similar technologies may be used to maintain core technical operations and manage user experience.
For non-essential cookies, preferences can be updated through available cookie preference controls.
6. Transfer of Personal Data
Personal data may be shared, subject to legal safeguards, with competent authorities where required, and with service providers or professional advisors supporting IT and operational functions.
Where cross-border transfer is necessary, applicable legal safeguards are applied.
7. Retention Periods
Personal data is retained for the period required by the processing purpose and any statutory retention obligations.
After the retention period, data is deleted, destroyed, or anonymized in accordance with applicable law.
8. Data Subject Rights
Data subjects may exercise rights under applicable law, including access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, and where applicable, data portability.
9. Application Method
Requests regarding your rights may be submitted to Pier Compliance through legally compliant and identity-verifiable channels.
Requests are handled within reasonable time and statutory deadlines.
10. Data Security
Pier Compliance implements technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss.
Security controls are reviewed periodically in line with the nature of processed data and risk levels.
11. Third-Party Links
The website may include links to third-party sources. Pier Compliance is not responsible for data practices of external platforms accessed through such links.
Users are advised to review the privacy notices of those platforms separately.
12. Policy Changes
This policy may be updated in response to legal changes or operational requirements.
The current version is published on the website and becomes effective as of its publication date.