Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 17, 2025

1. Introduction

The Operational Bureau of Intelligence ("OBI") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how OBI collects, processes, and protects information obtained from clients, visitors, and users of our website and services.

2. Types of Data Collected

OBI may collect the following categories of personal data:

• Identity data: full name, title, organization affiliation
• Contact data: email address, phone number, professional address
• Professional information: role, nature of inquiry, related operational data
• Communications: email or form submissions, documentation voluntarily provided
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, usage statistics, referring URLs

3. Method of Collection

We collect data through secure form submissions, encrypted communications (e.g., PGP emails), client correspondence, and secure analytics tools embedded in our web platform. We do not use third-party advertising or tracking pixels.

4. Purpose of Data Processing

OBI uses personal data solely for legitimate business purposes, including:

• Providing intelligence, consultation, and investigative services
• Evaluating risk and tailoring solutions to client requirements
• Fulfilling legal obligations or responding to regulatory inquiries
• Protecting against fraud, abuse, or unauthorized access

5. Data Storage and Security

All personal data is stored in encrypted databases with access restricted to authorized personnel only. We apply industry-standard encryption (AES-256, PGP/GPG) for data in transit and at rest. Internal access is governed by role-based controls, background checks, and NDAs.

6. Data Disclosure and Third Parties

OBI does not sell or lease personal data. Information may be shared in limited contexts where:

• Explicit client consent is obtained
• Disclosure is required by law or court order
• Trusted affiliates are engaged under NDA for operational delivery

7. International Data Transfers

When data is transferred across jurisdictions, we ensure adequate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses (SCCs), encryption, and zero-access architectures where applicable.

8. Data Retention

Data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill contractual or legal obligations. Client records are archived securely and permanently deleted upon expiration of retention periods, unless legally required otherwise.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction or deletion of inaccurate or unnecessary data
• Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

10. Contact Details

For inquiries, requests, or concerns regarding privacy:

Email: secure@theobi.co

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11. Updates to This Policy

We reserve the right to revise this Privacy Policy to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes. Clients and users are encouraged to review this page regularly.