PRIVACY POLICY
This Privacy Policy outlines how Bismarck Consultancy Services, a business consultancy firm located in Namibia, collects, uses, discloses, and protects the personal information of individuals who visit our website. We are committed to ensuring the privacy and security of your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union.
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1. Data Collection and Usage:
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
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Contact information (such as name, email address, and phone number) provided voluntarily through contact forms or when subscribing to our newsletters.
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Information about your interactions with our website, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior, collected through cookies and similar technologies.
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Any other information you choose to provide to us voluntarily.
We collect and use your personal data for the following purposes:
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To respond to your inquiries, provide requested services, and communicate with you.
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To send newsletters, updates, and promotional materials if you have subscribed to our mailing list (you can opt-out at any time).
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To improve our website's functionality, performance, and user experience.
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To analyze and monitor website usage trends, and perform statistical analysis.
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2. Data Disclosure:
We may share your personal information with the following parties under specific circumstances:
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Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers to assist us in delivering our services and improving our website. These providers are bound by contractual obligations to protect your personal information and only process it in accordance with our instructions.
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Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal data if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
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3. Data Retention:
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. When no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize your personal data.
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4. Data Security:
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. However, please be aware that no security measures are completely foolproof, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies:
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, collect usage information, and personalize content. By using our website, you consent to the use of these technologies. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
6. Your Rights:
As a data subject, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
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Right of Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
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Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data we have about you.
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Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
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Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
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Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal data in a commonly used and machine-readable format.
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Right to Withdraw Consent: If we rely on your consent for processing, you can withdraw it at any time.
7. Children's Privacy:
Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will promptly remove such data.
8. Updates to this Privacy Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any updates.
9. Contact Us:
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at info@bcs.com.na
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Effective date: 31st May 2023