Legal

Legal & policies.

Last updated: 1 August 2025

Who we are

Global Accounting Forum Ltd ("GAF", "we", "us") operates the website at accountingforum.global. This policy explains how we collect, use and protect personal data in connection with the GAF directory, rankings and related services.

Data we collect

We collect data you provide directly — for example when submitting a contact form, requesting enhanced participation, or subscribing to updates. We also collect usage data automatically, including IP addresses, browser type, pages visited and time on site, through standard web server logs and analytics tools.

How we use your data

Personal data is used to respond to enquiries, process participation requests, improve the website, and send updates where you have consented. We do not sell personal data to third parties. We do not use personal data to influence rankings or editorial decisions.

Data retention

Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months. Analytics data is retained in aggregated form. You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us at editorial@accountingforum.global.

Cookies

We use essential cookies required for the site to function, and optional analytics cookies to understand how visitors use the site. See our Cookie Policy for full details.

Your rights

Under UK GDPR and applicable data protection law, you have the right to access, correct, delete or restrict the processing of your personal data. You also have the right to object to processing and to data portability. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at editorial@accountingforum.global.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site following changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.