Privacy Policy
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At IAS-CB, we are committed to maintaining the privacy and protection of personal information collected from our clients, certified organizations, and users of our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
1. Information We Collect
We collect various types of personal and organizational data to provide certification services and related activities, including but not limited to:
- Personal Information: such as your name, title, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Organizational Information: including company name, address, and certification-related data (e.g., audit results, certification status, scope of certification).
- Financial Information: for payment processing, such as bank details or credit card information.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, and usage data collected when you interact with our website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal and organizational data we collect for the following purposes:
- Certification Process: To facilitate the application, audit, and certification processes.
- Communication: To communicate with you regarding certification services, audit results, renewals, and related inquiries.
- Compliance: To maintain compliance with applicable accreditation and certification standards, regulations, and laws.
- Payments: To process fees for certification and audit services.
- Improvement: To improve our services, maintain customer satisfaction, and enhance our certification programs.
3. How We Protect Your Information
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal and organizational data against unauthorized access, accidental loss, or disclosure. These measures include:
- Encryption of sensitive data.
- Secure access controls for our databases.
- Regular security audits and monitoring.
However, no system can be completely secure, and while we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal and organizational information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, and maintain certification records according to applicable regulations.
5. Disclosure of Information
We may share your information with:
- Accreditation Bodies: As part of the accreditation and certification process, including audits, reviews, and surveillance activities.
- Subcontractors and Auditors: Third-party auditors or contractors involved in the certification process, provided they agree to maintain confidentiality.
- Regulatory Authorities: When required by law or regulation.
- Payment Processors: Third-party service providers that process payments for certification services.
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
6. International Data Transfers
If your personal data is transferred outside of your country, we ensure that such transfers are done in compliance with applicable data protection regulations, including the implementation of appropriate safeguards such as contractual agreements.
7. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location and applicable laws (e.g., GDPR), you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Access: Request access to your personal data.
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal obligations (e.g., maintaining certification records).
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of how we process your data.
- Right to Object: Object to certain data processing activities.
- Right to Data Portability: Request to transfer your personal data to another party.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
8. Cookies and Website Usage
We may use cookies and similar technologies on our website to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, please refer to our [Cookie Policy].
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review the policy regularly. Changes become effective immediately upon posting.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at: