Verified Tipsters (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates verified-tipsters.com (the “Service”). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.
1. Information we collect
We collect several types of information for various purposes to provide and improve the Service:
- Contact data. When you use our contact or verification forms, we collect the name, email, phone number, website URL and any details you voluntarily provide.
- Usage data. We collect information about how the Service is accessed and used, such as pages visited, referral source, browser type, and timestamps.
- Cookies. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to remember preferences and analyse traffic. You can instruct your browser to refuse cookies.
2. How we use your information
- To operate and maintain the Service
- To verify tipsters who apply through our programme
- To respond to enquiries and support requests
- To monitor and improve the Service
- To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or manipulation of listings
3. Legal basis for processing (EEA/UK residents)
We process personal data on the following legal bases: your consent, the performance of a contract with you, compliance with a legal obligation, and our legitimate interests in running and protecting the Service.
4. Sharing your information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with trusted service providers who help us operate the Service (for example hosting and email delivery), with law-enforcement authorities when legally required, and with successors in the event of a merger or acquisition.
5. Data retention
We retain personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this policy. Verification submissions are retained for six years from the last interaction to satisfy audit requirements.
6. Data security
We use industry-standard technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit, restricted access, and regular reviews. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
7. Your rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete the personal data we hold about you
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
8. Children’s privacy
Our Service is not directed to anyone under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date above and, where appropriate, notify you by email or a prominent notice on the Service.
10. Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at verifiedtipsters.service@gmail.com or via our Contact page.