Privacy policy
Last updated: 2026-06-06
1. Who we are
GACS (Global Anti-Crime Shield) operates this website and the fraud-prevention tools and educational programs available on it. References to 'we', 'us', and 'our' refer to GACS.
2. What we collect
Account data (email, display name, hashed password or OAuth identifier) when you register; scam reports and evidence you submit; usage analytics (page views, device type, approximate region) to operate and improve the service; payment metadata (handled by Stripe, never card numbers) when you purchase a certification; cookies and similar technologies as described in our Cookie Policy.
3. How we use your data
To run the platform and provide the tools and education you request; to verify and publish scam reports (only after multi-source verification, per our Editorial Policy); to detect abuse and protect users; to communicate transactional and safety-related messages; to comply with legal obligations.
4. Legal bases (GDPR)
Contract (delivering the service you signed up for), legitimate interest (fraud prevention, security, service improvement), consent (optional marketing and non-essential cookies), legal obligation (responding to lawful requests).
5. Sharing
We do not sell personal data. We share data only with: infrastructure processors (hosting, database, email delivery, payments) under strict data-processing terms; law-enforcement when compelled by valid legal process; aggregated, de-identified statistics for research and transparency reports.
6. Retention
Account data is retained while your account is active and for a limited period after deletion to satisfy legal and security obligations. Public scam-registry entries are retained indefinitely as part of the public-interest record, subject to the Editorial Policy appeals process.
7. Your rights
You may access, correct, export, or delete your personal data; object to or restrict processing; lodge a complaint with your local data-protection authority. Contact privacy@gacs.app to exercise any of these rights.
8. International transfers
GACS is operated globally. Where data is transferred outside your region, we rely on standard contractual clauses or equivalent safeguards.
9. Children
GACS is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children; contact us if you believe we have.
10. Changes
We may update this policy. Material changes will be announced on this page with an updated 'Last updated' date.
11. Contact
Questions or requests: privacy@gacs.app.