Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your personal information
1. Introduction
AFFABROUS ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our consulting services.
By accessing our website or engaging our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Contact us through our website forms
- Request advisory sessions or consultations
- Subscribe to our newsletters or updates
- Attend our events or workshops
- Engage our professional services
2.2 Types of Personal Information
The personal information we collect may include:
- Name and contact information (email, phone, address)
- Company name and business information
- Professional title and industry details
- Financial information related to our services
- Communication preferences
2.3 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address and browser information
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referring website and search terms
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for various purposes, including:
- Providing and maintaining our consulting services
- Responding to your inquiries and requests
- Scheduling and conducting advisory sessions
- Sending you relevant business insights and updates
- Improving our website and service offerings
- Analyzing website usage and user behavior
- Complying with legal obligations
- Protecting against fraud and security threats
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
4.1 Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, such as hosting services, email marketing platforms, and analytics providers.
4.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
4.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business transaction.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls and authentication procedures
- Employee training on data protection
- Secure data storage and backup systems
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
6.1 Access and Correction
You have the right to access, update, or correct your personal information. You can contact us to request a copy of the information we hold about you.
6.2 Data Portability
You may request to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used format for transfer to another service provider.
6.3 Deletion
You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal and business requirements.
6.4 Marketing Communications
You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us directly.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website usage. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +64 4 889 7362
Address: 23 Wakefield Street, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Last updated: January 15, 2024