KYC2020 | PRIVACY POLICY
This Privacy Policy outlines how KYC2020 (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information from individuals (“Users”) who visit, interact with, or use our website at https://kyc2020.com (the “Site”), as well as any related services, features, or content we provide.
At KYC2020, we treat privacy as an important part of our product and service design. Our goal is to comply with data protection laws such as GDPR and CCPA. KYC2020 holds the SOC 2 Type 2 certification, establishing rigorous standards for auditing, secure storage, and processing.
KYC2020 complies with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (EU-U.S. DPF), the UK Extension, and the Swiss-U.S. DPF. We retain personal data only for as long as instructed by the Data Controller or as necessary to fulfil legal obligations.
Individuals in the EU, UK, and Switzerland with inquiries or complaints regarding our handling of personal data should first contact KYC2020 at: privacy@kyc2020.com.
For the purposes of applicable data regulation
I. KYC2020 is a Data Processor
When we process personal data on behalf of Users for AML/CTF services:
- Processing data containing personal information of Users’ end-users.
II. KYC2020 is a Data Controller (Direct Collection)
When we collect information directly from you:
- Individuals visiting the Site.
- Business contacts, employees, vendors, and partners.
III. KYC2020 is a Data Controller (Public Sources)
When collecting public data for watchlists:
- Sanctions, warnings, fitness & probity
- Politically exposed persons (PEPs)
- Adverse media
- Corporate registry information
Information We Collect and Use
Job Applicants
| Description | Data Collected | Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contact & assess candidates | Name, CV/Resumes, References | Evaluate application | Consent |
Website Visitors
| Description | Data Collected | Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collect browsing data via cookies | Page views, IP address, device specs | Analyze traffic, improve UX | Consent (Cookie Banner) |
AML/CTF Screening Data
| Description | Data Collected | Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public data from official sources | Sanctions, PEPs, Adverse Media, Corporate Registry | Build watchlists for compliance screening | Legal Obligation (AML/CTF) |
GDPR Rights Applicability (Watchlist Database)
| GDPR Right | Applicability |
|---|---|
| Right of Access | Yes (Subject to anti-tipping-off limitations) |
| Right to Rectification | Not applicable (Data from official public sources) |
| Right to Erasure | Generally overridden by legal obligations |
To exercise your rights per GDPR, please contact us at privacy@kyc2020.com.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard Users’ personal data. Sensitive data exchange happens over HTTPS/SSL secured channels.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as instructed by the Data Controller or as necessary to fulfil legal obligations.
Cookies
We use Necessary, Performance, and Targeting cookies. Users have the option of blocking cookies via our banner.
Contact Information
For questions or concerns, please contact us via email at:
privacy@kyc2020.com
KYC2020 has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes.