1. Overview
This Privacy Policy explains what information FinanceFrameworks collects, how it is used, and the choices you have. FinanceFrameworks is a public reference library of finance governance frameworks. We collect only the personal information needed to operate the site, review submissions, communicate with contributors, and understand basic site usage.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in two ways:
Information you provide directly. When you use a contact or submission form, subscribe to field note updates, or email us, you may provide your name, email address, LinkedIn or other profile link, organization, and the content of your message or submission (such as a framework or field note). You choose what to share.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, we collect limited technical data through analytics, including IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, referring site, and general location (country or region). This is collected through Google Analytics, described below.
3. Forms, Submissions, and Updates
When you submit a form or email us, your information is stored within our website system and may also be sent to us by email. We use this information to review your message or submission, respond to you, evaluate content for possible release, and operate the site.
If you sign up to be notified of new field notes, we collect your email address and use it only to send those updates. You may unsubscribe where an unsubscribe option is provided, or request removal by contacting us at any time.
You should not submit confidential company data, trade secrets, non-public financial information, or any information you are not permitted to share. Submission of material is also governed by our Terms of Use.
4. Public Content and Attribution
FinanceFrameworks is a public reference library. If a framework, field note, or other submitted material is accepted for release, parts of that submission may become publicly visible on the site.
Public attribution may include a contributor’s name, role, industry, organization, LinkedIn or profile link, or other details intended for that purpose. How a contributor is identified is discussed and agreed before release. We consider contributor preferences, but we may edit, decline, anonymize, or remove attribution where needed for confidentiality, clarity, legal, editorial, or site-integrity reasons.
We may also remove, edit, or anonymize submitted material if we believe it contains confidential, employer-specific, client-specific, proprietary, or identifying information. Do not submit information you are not authorized to make public.
5. Analytics and Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior data. We review this information in aggregated reports to understand site usage and improve the site’s content and structure.
Your browser settings allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Doing so will not prevent you from using the site. For information on how Google handles data, see Google’s own privacy resources.
6. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries and messages;
- Review and evaluate submissions for possible release;
- Communicate with contributors about submitted materials, edits, and attribution;
- Send field note updates to those who request them;
- Operate, maintain, and improve the website;
- Understand general site usage through analytics;
- Protect the site against misuse, abuse, spam, or security threats.
7. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We do not share it with third parties for marketing purposes.
Information may be processed by service providers that help operate the site, such as our website hosting provider, WordPress-related tools or plugins, form tools, email systems, spam-prevention tools, security tools, and Google Analytics, solely to provide those services. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or security of the site or others.
8. Third-Party Links
The site contains links to external websites, including LinkedIn profiles and other resources. These links are provided for convenience. We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. Their own privacy policies apply once you leave this site.
9. Data Retention
We retain form submissions, email correspondence, subscriber emails, attribution records, and submitted materials for as long as needed for editorial, administrative, legal, security, and site-operation purposes. Analytics data is retained according to the standard retention settings of our analytics provider. You may request deletion of information you have provided, as described below.
10. Your Choices and Rights
You may:
- Request access to the personal information you have provided to us;
- Request correction or deletion of that information;
- Unsubscribe from field note updates at any time;
- Ask us to remove or revise public attribution connected to your submitted material;
- Decline to provide information through forms (though some features may not work without it);
- Control cookies through your browser settings.
Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under applicable privacy laws. To exercise any of these, contact us using the details below.
11. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we hold. However, no website or method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Children’s Privacy
This site is intended for professional and general audiences and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the site after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
14. Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to make a request regarding your information, contact: