Privacy Policy

Worldwide Risk Management, LLC dba WW Risk (“WW Risk,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and integrity of the personal data we collect and process during the course of our business.

As a professional risk management and investigative consulting firm, WW Risk provides background screening, business intelligence, due diligence, and security advisory services to corporate, legal, and individual clients worldwide.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the U.S. Privacy Act, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and relevant state and federal data protection regulations.

2. Information We Collect

In the course of providing investigative, screening, and risk management services, WW Risk may collect or process the following categories of personal data:

Identification information (e.g., full name, date of birth, government-issued ID)
Contact information (e.g., email address, phone number, physical address)
Employment and educational history
Financial and credit information
Litigation, regulatory, or criminal history
Business affiliations, property holdings, and corporate interests
Open-source intelligence and publicly available data (including media and social media)

We collect information only as necessary to fulfill legitimate business purposes related to client services.

3. Purpose of Data Collection

WW Risk collects and processes personal information to:

Conduct due diligence, background checks, and investigative assessments
Provide risk advisory, compliance, and intelligence services to clients
Verify identity, credentials, or employment background
Support legal, financial, or regulatory investigations
Prevent fraud, corruption, and other unlawful activities
Comply with legal and contractual obligations

WW Risk does not use personal data for marketing, profiling, or unrelated commercial purposes.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Depending on jurisdiction, WW Risk relies on one or more of the following legal grounds:

Legitimate business interests in conducting investigations, screenings, or due diligence
Contractual necessity to fulfill client service agreements
Legal obligations or compliance with court orders or regulatory requirements
Consent, when required under applicable law

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share personal data only when necessary and under strict confidentiality conditions with:

Authorized WW Risk employees, analysts, or consultants engaged in the project
Clients who have a legitimate business need for the information
Legal or regulatory authorities as required by law
Approved third-party service providers (e.g., data processors, verification platforms) who maintain equivalent data protection safeguards

WW Risk does not sell, rent, or trade personal information under any circumstances.

6. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as required to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, to comply with legal and contractual obligations, or to defend against potential claims. When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Data Security

WW Risk employs strict technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. This includes encryption, secure servers, access controls, and staff confidentiality agreements.

All personnel handling personal data are trained in privacy and information security practices.

8. International Data Transfers

As a global consulting firm, WW Risk may process and transfer data across international borders. In such cases, we ensure compliance with applicable privacy laws and implement appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses (SCCs) or other recognized mechanisms.

9. Individual Rights

Where applicable, individuals may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about them
Request corrections or updates to inaccurate information
Request deletion or restriction of processing
Object to processing in certain circumstances
Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)

Requests should be submitted in writing to screenings@wwrisk.com or by mail to the address below.

10. Policy Updates

WW Risk may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legislation, industry standards, or our business practices. The most current version will always be available on our website with the updated effective date.

11. Contact Information

For any privacy inquiries, data access requests, or compliance concerns, please contact:

Worldwide Risk Management, LLC dba WW Risk
Attn: Privacy & Compliance Department
📧 Screenings@wwrisk.com
🌐 www.wwrisk.com