Privacy Policy

 

Effective Date: 18-09-2024

At Mani Consultancy B.V., we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you engage with our services, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union and other relevant data protection laws.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, company name, and business address.
  • Business Information: Details about your business, including market strategies, objectives, and other business-related data provided during consultations or engagements.
  • Technical Data: IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and website usage statistics for analytics purposes.
  • Payment Information: Credit card details or bank account information, collected securely through third-party payment providers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and deliver our services.
  • Communicate with you about project updates, invoicing, and customer service inquiries.
  • Improve our website, services, and customer experience through analytics.
  • Comply with legal obligations and protect the rights of Mani Consultancy B.V. and our clients.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases for processing your personal data:

  • Performance of a Contract: We process personal data to fulfill our obligations under contracts with our clients.
  • Legitimate Interests: We may process your data for purposes such as improving our services or preventing fraud, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights.
  • Consent: Where required by law, we will seek your explicit consent before processing certain types of personal data, such as for marketing communications.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information with:

  • Third-Party Service Providers: Payment processors, IT services, and marketing platforms that help us deliver our services.
  • Legal Authorities: When required to comply with applicable laws or to respond to valid legal requests, such as subpoenas or court orders.

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal data to third parties for marketing or other purposes without your explicit consent.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include secure servers, encryption, and regular security audits.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. After this period, we will securely delete or anonymize your data.

7. Your Rights under GDPR

If you are located in the EU or European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the GDPR:

  • Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You may ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
  • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and to have it transferred to another controller.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit the processing of your personal data in certain situations.
  • Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes or in certain other situations.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Where you have provided consent to process your data, you have the right to withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@maniconsultancybv.com.

8. International Data Transfers

We may transfer your personal data to countries outside the EU/EEA, including to third-party service providers. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as the use of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or reliance on Privacy Shield-compliant providers, to protect your data in accordance with EU law.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do, we will notify you by updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this page and, where required, seek your consent for any material changes.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: info@maniconsultancybv.com

By using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.