Effective Date: 01/03/2024 (1 March 2024)
Prooff Group ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our users ("you" or "your"). This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website www.prooff.org, participate in our programs, or interact with us in any other way.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information from you in several ways, including:
Information you directly provide: This includes information you submit through our website or during your participation in our programs, such as your name, email address, phone number, company information, and any other information you choose to share.
Information we collect automatically: When you visit our website, we may automatically collect information about your device, browsing activity, and interaction with our website. This information may include your IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, referring URL, pages visited, and time spent on our website.
Information from third parties: We may collect information about you from third-party sources, such as social media platforms, public databases, and our partners. This information may include your name, contact information, and publicly available information about your professional background and experience.
2. Use of Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
To operate and improve our website and programs.
To process your applications and manage your participation in our programs.
To communicate with you about our programs, events, and other opportunities.
To personalize your experience on our website.
To fulfil our legal and contractual obligations.
To analyse and aggregate data for research and statistical purposes.
3. Sharing of Your Information
We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:
Service providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and programs, such as email marketing providers, data analytics providers, and customer support platforms.
Partners: We may share your information with our partners who offer resources and opportunities relevant to your entrepreneurial journey.
Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if we are required to do so by law, such as in response to a subpoena or court order.
Business transfers: We may disclose your information in connection with a merger, acquisition, or other business transaction.
4. Your Choices
You have choices regarding your information:
Access and update your information: You can access and update your information through your account settings on our website.
Unsubscribe from communications: You can unsubscribe from our marketing communications by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email you receive from us.
Cookies: You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.
5. Data Retention
We will retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
6. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no website or internet transmission is completely secure.
7. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us.
8. International Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, where data protection laws may be different from those in your country. We will take steps to ensure that your information is treated in accordance with this Policy and applicable laws.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Policy on our website.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Policy, please contact us at info@prooff.org.