CREED FINANCIAL CRIMES COMPLIANCE FIRM
GLOBAL PRIVACY POLICY
This Third Party Links & External Content Policy (“Policy”) explains how Creed Financial Crimes Compliance Firm, LLC (“Creed,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) manages the use, reference, and display of third-party content, hyperlinks, tools, and external materials on our website, email communications, downloadable resources, client reports, and consulting deliverables. By using our website at https://creedfinancialcrimescompliancefirm.com or any of our related services, you agree to the terms described in this Policy.
1. Purpose of Third Party Links and Resources
As a firm committed to delivering accurate and useful information in the field of financial crimes compliance, Creed may reference or incorporate third-party content to:
• Provide users with access to industry regulations, frameworks, and regulatory updates (e.g., OFAC, FATF, FinCEN, SEC, FCA, etc.)
• Cite whitepapers, best-practice guides, or academic materials
• Offer tools such as sanctions screening engines, watchlists, or blockchain explorers
• Link to professional associations (e.g., ACAMS, ABA, ISACA)
• Support client access to digital services like scheduling, document signing, payment portals, or video conferencing tools
We do this solely to enhance the user experience and improve our advisory services, and we make a clear effort to vet all such links before including them.
2. No Endorsement or Warranty
Creed does not control or maintain the content, services, or operations of any third-party website or external platform.
By including a link or reference to a third-party service, Creed:
• Does not imply an endorsement, partnership, affiliation, or agency relationship ;
• Does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, availability, or legality of third-party content ;
• Does not assume responsibility for any loss, injury, liability, or damages resulting from your use of such third-party services.
Use of any third-party website or tool is at your own risk, and subject to that third party’s terms and privacy policies.
3. Types of Third Party Links We May Use
The types of third-party content and services we may link to or reference include (but are not limited to):
• Government and Regulatory Agencies :
(e.g., U.S. Treasury, OFAC, FinCEN, FATF, SEC, FCA, EU Commission, IRS)
• Professional Membership Organizations :
(e.g., ACAMS, IIA, ACFCS, ISACA, NASBA)
• Compliance Tools & Datasets :
o Sanctions lists (UN, OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated List)
o Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) screening tools
o AML/KYC vendor demos or APIs
• Technology Platforms or Integrations :
o Scheduling systems (e.g., Calendly)
o Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)v
o Secure document storage (e.g., Dropbox, Google Drive)
• Media & Publications :
o Legal blogs, compliance news portals
o Industry thought leadership articles
o Publicly available research or databases
Creed exercises due diligence before linking to or referencing these services but cannot monitor ongoing changes to external content after publication.
4. Embedded Content (e.g., Videos, Widgets, Social Feeds)
Some content on our site may include embedded tools or media from third-party providers, such as:
• Instructional videos (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo)
• Interactive data visualizations
• Social media feeds (e.g., LinkedIn, Twitter)
• Online forms or intake tools
Embedded content behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the third-party website directly, and may collect data, use cookies, or track interaction according to that third party’s policies.
Creed does not store or manage this data and is not responsible for any tracking or data practices used by those providers.
5. User Responsibilities When Accessing External Content
When you choose to access a link or embedded tool that directs you outside Creed’s domain, you are responsible for:
• Reviewing the terms of use and privacy policy of the destination website
• Understanding what data may be collected, stored, or shared by that provider
• Taking necessary precautions, including data security, malware protection, and avoiding unauthorized account access
We recommend exercising caution when submitting any personal or sensitive information to third-party platforms.
6. Third Party Errors, Content Removal & Broken Links
Despite our efforts to maintain up-to-date and useful links:v
• External sites may move, change, remove, or update their content without notice.
• Some resources may become unavailable or deprecated.
If you find a broken, outdated, or incorrect third-party link on our website, we encourage you to report it to info@creedfinancialcrimescompliancefirm.com, and we will take appropriate actionv
7. Third Party Affiliate Relationships and Compensation
Creed Financial Crimes Compliance Firm does not accept affiliate payments or commissions from any software vendor, regulatory body, or external service provider for referrals, links, or traffic unless explicitly disclosed.
If any such relationship does exist, we will disclose it clearly in the context of the referral or recommendation.
We maintain independence and objectivity in our consulting practice and will never compromise client interests for promotional purposes.
8. Changes to This Policy
Creed reserves the right to update this Third Party Links & External Content Policy periodically, without notice, to reflect:
• Changes in business relationships or third-party partnerships
• Updates in Maryland or federal regulatory guidance
• Revisions in data privacy or digital responsibility frameworks
We recommend users revisit this page periodically to stay informed of any updates.
Last Updated: 6/23/2025
9. Governing Law
This policy shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland, and any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within Maryland.