Effective January 2026
Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
The International Certified Forensic Investigators ("ICFI", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of its members, certified professionals, applicants, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information.
By accessing our website or using ICFI services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
- Identification details such as name, date of birth, and government-issued ID where required for certification.
- Contact information including email address, telephone number, and postal address.
- Professional credentials, employment history, and qualifications submitted in support of membership or certification.
- Payment information for membership fees, examinations, and training services.
- Technical data including IP address, browser type, and pages visited on this website.
3. How We Use Your Information
Personal information is used for the following purposes:
- Processing membership and certification applications.
- Delivering training, examinations, and professional development programmes.
- Maintaining the ICFI register of certified professionals.
- Communicating with members regarding events, renewals, and institutional updates.
- Complying with legal, regulatory, and ethical obligations.
- Improving the security, performance, and content of our website and services.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal data on the basis of contract, legitimate interest, legal obligation, or your consent, in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) where applicable.
5. Sharing of Information
ICFI does not sell personal information. We may share information with carefully selected third parties strictly where necessary, including:
- Examination, training, and certification delivery partners.
- Professional service providers such as auditors and legal advisors.
- Regulatory, judicial, or law enforcement authorities where legally required.
6. International Transfers
As a global institution, ICFI may transfer personal information across international borders. Where we do so, we apply appropriate safeguards to ensure that your information is protected to standards consistent with applicable law.
7. Data Retention
Personal information is retained for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes set out in this Policy, to maintain the integrity of the certified professional register, and to comply with legal, regulatory, and audit requirements.
8. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information, to object to or restrict processing, and to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.
9. Security
ICFI implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
10. Updates to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be available on this page, with the effective date shown above.
11. Contact Us
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:
International Certified Forensic Investigators
Email: info@icfi-global.org
Phone: +44 (0) 7585779309
Last updated: January 2026
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