Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information

Last Updated: January 2025

JDL Advisory ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Fill out contact forms on our website
  • Request a consultation
  • Communicate with us via email, phone, or other means
  • Engage our advisory services

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, address, and details related to your cybercrime case.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and information about how you interact with our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and improve our advisory services
  • Respond to your inquiries and communicate with you
  • Process and manage your case
  • Send you relevant updates about your case or our services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect against fraudulent or illegal activity

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Contractual Necessity: Processing necessary to provide our services to you
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate business interests
  • Consent: Where you have given explicit consent
  • Legal Obligation: Processing necessary to comply with legal requirements

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information
  • Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist us in operating our business, subject to confidentiality agreements
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
  • Protection of Rights: To protect the safety, rights, or property of JDL Advisory, our clients, or others

5. 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 sensitive data in transit and at rest
  • Secure access controls and authentication
  • Regular security assessments
  • Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. The retention period may vary depending on the context and our legal obligations.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data under certain circumstances
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of processing
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our website.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with GDPR requirements.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us:

JDL Advisory
Email: contact@jdl.ad
Phone: +44 20 4600 2001
Address: 128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.