A privacy policy is a statement that discloses some or all of the ways a website collects, uses, discloses, and manages the data of its visitors and customers. It fulfills a legal requirement to protect a visitor or client's privacy.
Countries have their own laws with different requirements per jurisdiction regarding the use of privacy policies. Make sure you are following the legislation relevant to your activities and location.
1. Information We Collect
We collect several types of information from and about users of our Website, including:
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A. Personal Data
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Information that identifies you as an individual, such as:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Country of residence
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Organization or affiliation
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IP address
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B. Non-Personal Data
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Technical data and usage information:
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Browser type and version
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Device type
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Operating system
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Browsing actions and patterns
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Referral sources and search queries
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We collect this information:
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Directly from you when you provide it to us (e.g., forms, newsletter signups)
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Automatically as you navigate through the site (cookies, analytics)
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From third-party partners (e.g., analytics tools, CRM platforms)
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
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To present our Website and its contents to you
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To provide you with requested information, services, or support
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To enhance, personalize, and improve user experience
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To analyze user behavior and trends
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To comply with legal obligations
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To contact you about updates, announcements, and promotional materials (with your consent)
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For ESG, infrastructure, or sustainability reporting where applicable
3. Sharing and Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may disclose your information to:
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Service providers: Hosting, analytics, CRM, email delivery, and customer support
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Business partners: With your explicit consent and when relevant to a shared initiative
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Legal or regulatory authorities: As required by applicable law
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Affiliates and subsidiaries: In accordance with this Privacy Policy
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Successors: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or reorganization
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4. International Data Transfers
As a global organization, we may transfer personal data across borders. These transfers are made:
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In accordance with applicable data protection laws
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Using contractual clauses or appropriate safeguards as required by the GDPR and other regulations
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, firewalls, secure access protocols, and internal access restrictions.
However, no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
7. Your Data Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
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Access to your personal data
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Rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data
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Erasure (the “right to be forgotten”)
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Restriction of processing
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Data portability
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Objection to processing
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Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
To exercise your rights, contact us at: [Insert Privacy Contact Email]
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Please refer to our Cookie Policy for information on how we use cookies and similar technologies.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
10. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices.
11. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top. Significant changes will be communicated via email or website notice.