18 SEP 2024

Privacy Policy for Partners in Equity

This Privacy Policy outlines how and why Partners in Equity collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website or provide information to us, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Article 1: Who Are We?

Article 2: What Information Do We Collect?

We collect personal data that allows us to identify your browser and device, enabling us to understand how you interact with our website. This includes:

Cookies (Article 6(1)(f)) – Small text files that are stored in your browser to identify your interactions.
IP Address (Article 6(1)(f)) – Internet Protocol address that identifies your device.
Pixels (Article 6(1)(f)) – Small pieces of code on our website that track your activity.

This information is processed based on our legitimate interest in enhancing user experience and improving our services. You can block cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may limit the functionality of our website.

Article 3: Specific Cookie Types Used

We use the following types of cookies:

Performance Analytics Tracking – We use Google Analytics to gather aggregated data about website usage, such as pages visited, devices used, and browser types (Article 6(1)(f)). We do not share this data with third parties.

Article 4: Collection and Use of Contact Information

We collect your contact information, such as your name, email address, and phone number, only with your consent (Article 6(1)(a)). You may provide this information voluntarily in the following scenarios:

Submitting a query via our contact form.
Signing up for our newsletter.
Applying for employment.

You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time (Article 7(3)). If you wish to unsubscribe from our communications or have your data deleted, you may contact us at [New Email Address].

Article 5: Sharing Personal Data

We do not share your personal data with third parties unless it is necessary to fulfill a specific request or service (Article 6(1)(b)). When we do, these third parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and cannot use your data for any other purpose. We may also disclose personal data to comply with legal obligations (Article 6(1)(c)) or to protect the interests of the company in cases of prohibited activities (Article 6(1)(f)).

Article 6: International Data Transfers

We may transfer your personal data to affiliates or third parties located outside the EEA (Article 44). We ensure such transfers comply with GDPR, typically by using standard contractual clauses to safeguard your rights and ensure an equivalent level of protection.

Article 7: Children’s Data

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13 (Article 8). If you believe we have collected personal data from a child, please contact us at [New Email Address], and we will delete the data. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to ensure the data is removed.

Article 8: Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected (Article 5(1)(e)). We follow industry standards to ensure your data is kept secure and up-to-date during the retention period. After the retention period ends, personal data is securely deleted or anonymized.

Article 9: Information Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure (Article 32). These measures include encryption, physical security controls, and regular security audits to ensure the protection of data integrity.

Article 10: Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (Article 6(1)(f)). These websites are not governed by our Privacy Policy, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.

Article 11: Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of access (Article 15) – You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to rectification (Article 16) – You can request corrections to inaccurate data.
Right to erasure (Article 17) – You can request deletion of your personal data.
Right to restrict processing (Article 18) – You can ask us to limit the processing of your data.
Right to data portability (Article 20) – You can request your data in a structured, commonly used format and have it transferred to another party.
Right to object (Article 21) – You can object to the processing of your personal data for marketing or other legitimate interests.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [New Email Address].

Article 12: Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in privacy laws or business practices (Article 13(2)). The effective date of the latest revision will be indicated at the top of the policy. We encourage you to review the policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your data.

Article 13: Complaints and Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about how we handle your personal data, or if you wish to file a complaint, please contact us at:

Email: [New Email Address]
Address: [New Address]

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (Article 77).