Privacy Policy

Ethical Mark™ (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates an independent, methodology based certification and evaluation platform designed to assess organizational alignment with ethical competition principles.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal and organizational data.

1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:

• Company information (name, sector, size, contact details)

• User-provided assessment responses

• Identity verification data (e.g., name, role, authorization status)

• Technical data (IP address, device information, browser type)

• Communication data (support requests, emails)
  
  

2. How We Use Information
Collected data is used for:

• Conducting structured ethical competition assessments

• Generating certification outcomes (Bronze, Silver, Gold)

• Verifying applicant authorization

• Improving evaluation methodology and system accuracy

• Providing certification documentation and reports
  
  

3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process data based on:

• Contractual necessity (providing certification services)

• Legitimate interest (system improvement and integrity)

• User consent (where applicable)
  
  

4. Data Responsibility Structure
Ethical Mark™ operates on a declaration-based evaluation model.

All data submitted by applicant organizations is considered provided under their responsibility for accuracy, completeness, and truthfulness.

5. Data Storage & Retention
Data is retained for as long as necessary to:

• Provide certification services

• Maintain auditability of evaluation outcomes

• Comply with applicable legal obligations
  
  

Data related to certifications may be stored for the duration of the certification validity period and beyond where necessary for record integrity.

6. Data Sharing
We do not sell personal data.

Data may be shared only with:

• Authorized service providers (hosting, analytics, infrastructure)

• Legal authorities when required by law
  
  

7. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries outside your jurisdiction. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

8. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

9. Data Subject Rights
Depending on applicable laws, users may have rights to:

• Access their data

• Request correction

• Request deletion (where applicable)

• Object to processing

• Withdraw consent (if applicable)
  
  

10. Third-Party Services
Our platform may use third-party services for infrastructure, analytics, or communication. These providers operate under their own privacy policies.

11. Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of changes.

12. Contact
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us via our official communication channels.