Frequently asked questions

Here you can check the frequently questions in the anonymous reporting channel of Club Vela Ballena Alegre

What types of crimes can I report?

Those criminal offenses established in the Spanish Penal Code that are carried out by a participant, employee, or intervener in the sporting event for the direct or indirect benefit of the Ballena Alegre Sailing Club.

Can the communication I make harm me?

NO. You are protected by Law 2/2023, of February 20, regulating the protection of people who report on regulatory violations and the fight against corruption. In accordance with this, you are protected from ALL sanctions or damages that you may suffer.

How much time do I have to communicate?

There is no fixed time, the sooner you communicate the better, because the investigation that will be carried out by GPS Compliance Penal may be more effective.

Is anonymity guaranteed in the complaint?


In the complaint process you can decide whether to report your personal data or not. If you decide not to do so, you must establish your own follow-up through the complaints channel to see the progress and resolution.

The channel will offer you a username and password to access the progress of the complaint. The channel is independent from the company and does not record information on the IP from where it connects.

Is it going to involve any economic expense?

No. In no case will it entail an economic expense.

What happens if what I say is not serious?

In that case, after the appropriate investigation, the communication will be archived.

When I make a communication through this channel, am I filing a complaint?

No, what you are doing is COMMUNICATE. Once we receive it, the situation is studied and how to proceed is assessed. You do not report, we are the promoters in the event that it is necessary, always maintaining your anonymity.

Who are the recipients of the complaint?

Your company or the organization for which you work decided that GPS Compliance Penal would be responsible as an impartial third party external to the company, thus guaranteeing neutrality and anonymity.

Why do I have to report what I know?

Integrity, responsibility and transparency are fundamental values for the Ballena Alegre Sailing Club. We have the obligation to know and understand our Code of Ethics. We also have a responsibility to report any potential violations of our Code or standards.

Will GPS COMPLIANCE CRIMINAL let the company know what I report?

GPS Compliance Penal uses your communications to guarantee the correct development and operation of the business activity or organization in question.

 

GPS Compliance Criminal, will carry out the appropriate investigations and, if necessary, the action contrary to the law will be communicated so that the company can act to put an end to the situation, but never providing names or data from which the person who has communication started.

Will I have to give more explanations or testify?

No. In the event that it is anonymous, it cannot be required, otherwise you can contribute what you deem appropriate.

 What is a whistleblower channel?


It is a means of communication that the Ballena Alegra Sailing Club makes available to all its employees and especially to the participants and participants in the 2023 Optimist World Championship. This medium can also be used by anyone who notices any irregularity in relation to the rules applicable.

 What is it for and when can I use the whistleblower channel?

The whistleblower channel is a means of communication that the Ballena Alegra Sailing Club makes available to anyone when an "abnormal" action is detected in the field of business organization, with or without evidence.

Through this channel you can communicate completely anonymously and securely.

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