Privacy & Data Protection
Introduction
Island Bridge Partners (“the Firm”) is committed to protecting the sensitive data of our international clientele. As an FSU Authorized Agent, we adhere to strict confidentiality standards aligned with the Electronic Evidence Act (2010) and international best practices.
Information We Collect
We collect ‘Special Category Data’ (including biometric data, police records, and financial statements) solely for the purpose of regulatory applications that you voluntarily submit when using our services or contacting us, including:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, company details, biometric data, police records, financial statements and any other information you submit through forms.
- Technical Information: IP addresses, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time and date of access, and other website usage data.
- Cookies and Tracking Data: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance website functionality, track user behavior, and improve your overall experience.
How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our services.
- To respond to inquiries and communicate important updates.
- To analyze website usage and optimize user experience using tools such as Google Analytics and Google Search Console.
- To ensure compliance with legal obligations and internal policies.
Sharing of Your Information
Island Bridge Partners does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers that assist us in operating our website, analytics, and communications. These providers include, but are not limited to:
- Google Analytics – to monitor website performance and visitor behavior.
- Google Search Console – to improve site indexing and search optimization.
Data Sharing
Information is only disclosed to the Financial Services Unit (FSU) and CBIU-Authorized Agents for regulatory purposes. We never sell or lease client data to third parties.
User Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
- To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@islandbridgepartners.com or through our Contact Us Page.
Data Security
We adopt industry-standard security measures, including SSL encryption and security plugins, to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance user experience and measure website performance. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, this may affect certain functionalities of our website.
Retention of Information
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Data no longer required is securely deleted or anonymized.
Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Caribbean, specifically Dominica. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy and agree to the jurisdiction of Dominica for any disputes.
Legal Basis
Processing is conducted under “Legal Obligation” and “Contractual Necessity” as required by the Money Laundering (Prevention) Act.
Retention
In compliance with Dominican financial law, client records are retained for a minimum of seven (7) years following the conclusion of the business relationship.
Updates to This Policy
Island Bridge Partners may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.