Privacy Policy for IQEntity
Effective Date: 09/1/2024
At IQEntity, your privacy is a top priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information, in compliance with applicable global data protection laws. By using our services or visiting our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
A. Information You Provide Directly:
- Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
- Professional details, such as your job title or employer, when relevant to our services.
- Payment and billing information for purchases or subscriptions.
B. Information We Collect Automatically:
- IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.
- Usage data, such as pages visited, time spent on our website, and referral sources.
C. Information from Third Parties:
- Social media profiles (if you interact with us via LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.).
- Publicly available information relevant to our services.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To Provide Services: Deliver products, services, and support tailored to your needs.
- To Communicate: Respond to inquiries, send updates, and provide marketing materials (with your consent).
- To Improve: Analyze website and service usage to enhance user experience.
- To Comply: Fulfill legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations.
We will not use your personal data for purposes beyond what is described here unless we obtain your explicit consent.
Legal Bases for Processing Information
For individuals in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: When you provide consent to specific processing activities.
- Contractual Necessity: To fulfill a contract or provide requested services.
- Legal Obligations: To comply with legal requirements.
- Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided they do not override your rights.
How We Share Your Information
We may share your information under these circumstances:
- With Service Providers: To facilitate operations such as payment processing, analytics, and marketing.
- With Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our legal rights.
- With Business Partners: If collaborating on joint offerings (with appropriate data protection agreements in place).
- In Business Transactions: If IQEntity undergoes a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
For EEA Residents (GDPR):
- Access your data.
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”).
- Restrict or object to processing.
- Data portability.
- Withdraw consent.
For California Residents (CCPA):
- Know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold.
- Request deletion of personal information.
- Opt-out of the sale of personal information.
For Other Regions:
We respect similar rights under applicable laws, such as Australia’s Privacy Act, Brazil’s LGPD, and Canada’s PIPEDA.
To exercise your rights, contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
Data Security
We implement robust security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption during data transfer and storage.
- Regular security audits and updates.
- Restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis.
However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
International Data Transfers
If you access our services from outside the country where our servers are located, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a different country. We ensure these transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve user experience.
- Analyze website usage.
- Provide personalized content and advertising (with your consent).
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent manager.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website.
Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights under this policy, please contact us at:
IQEntity Privacy Contact
[email protected]
Additional Information for Specific Jurisdictions
- California: We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA.
- EU/EEA: Our Data Protection Officer can be reached at [Insert DPO Contact Information].
- Australia: You may lodge complaints with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).