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Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Seamus Manley Investigations (“SMI”, “we”, “us” or “our”) collects, uses and protects personal information when you use SeamusManley.com or contact us in relation to an investigation.

1. Who we are

Seamus Manley Investigations provides investigation services in relation to cryptocurrency scams, high-risk trading platforms and complex financial fraud.

For any privacy-related questions, you can contact us at:

Email: support@seamusmanley.com
Website: https://seamusmanley.com

2. Information we collect

We collect information in three main ways:

(a) Information you provide directly

This includes:

  • Contact details (name, email address, phone number).
  • Case details and narrative you submit through our forms.
  • Documents and evidence you choose to upload (screenshots, PDFs, bank records, etc.).
  • Preferences on how you would like us to contact you.

(b) Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, standard technical information may be collected automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, device information and pages visited. This helps us maintain security and understand how the site is used.

(c) Information from communications

If you email us or speak with us, we may keep a record of that correspondence, including notes required to manage your case.

3. How we use your information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To review and assess whether your matter is suitable for an investigation.
  • To contact you with questions, clarifications or updates about your case.
  • To maintain internal records of cases, timelines and outcomes.
  • To improve our services, processes and website experience.
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations where applicable.
We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Legal basis for processing (where applicable)

Depending on your jurisdiction, our processing of personal information may be based on:

  • Your explicit consent (for example, when you submit a case request).
  • Our legitimate interest in operating and protecting our business, clients and systems.
  • Compliance with legal obligations or requests from competent authorities.

5. How we store and protect your information

We take reasonable steps to secure the information we hold, including using encrypted connections to our website, access controls on internal systems and limiting access to case information to staff who need it for their role.

However, no method of transmission or storage can be guaranteed as 100% secure. You should avoid sending live passwords or full payment card numbers to us.

6. Sharing your information

We may share personal information with carefully selected third parties where necessary, for example:

  • Professional advisers (e.g. legal or compliance partners) assisting on a case.
  • Service providers that host our website, email or case management tools.
  • Regulators, law-enforcement or other authorities, where lawfully required.

In each case, we only share what is reasonably necessary and seek to ensure that appropriate confidentiality and security measures are in place.

7. Data retention

We keep case information only for as long as it is reasonably required for the purposes described in this Policy, including:

  • Ongoing case handling and follow-up.
  • Compliance with legal, regulatory or record-keeping obligations.
  • Internal reference for risk and fraud analysis.

8. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights in relation to the personal information we hold about you, such as:

  • Accessing a copy of your personal information.
  • Requesting corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Requesting deletion of certain data, subject to legal limits.
  • Objecting to or restricting certain types of processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@seamusmanley.com. We may need to verify your identity before acting on a request.

9. Cookies and analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to provide core functionality and understand how visitors use the site. You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect how the site functions.

10. Third-party links

Our website may include links to other websites or platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

11. Children’s information

Our services are not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can address the issue.

12. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date below will indicate the latest revision. Any changes will take effect when posted on this page.

Last updated: 08 December 2025