Your privacy holds significant importance to us. At Companies of the World, we adhere to a policy that respects your privacy in relation to any information we may collect from you on our website, https://www.companiesoftheworld.co, and other sites under our ownership and operation.
- Information we collect
Log data
When accessing our website, our servers are designed to log the standard data that is provided by your web browser. This information may encompass your computer’s Internet Protocol (IP) address, the type and version of your browser, the pages you navigate to, the timestamp of your visit, the duration of time spent on each page, and other pertinent details.
Device data
Data related to the device you are using to access our website may also be collected by us. This data might consist of the device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, device settings, and geo-location data.
This data may vary based on the specific settings of your device and software. We suggest reviewing the guidelines of your device manufacturer or software provider to understand the information they disclose to us.
Personal information
We may ask for personal information, such as your:
- Name
- Payment information
- Legal bases for processing
Your personal information will be processed in a lawful, fair, and transparent manner. We will only collect and process information about you if we have legal bases for doing so.
These legal bases depend on the services you use and how you use them. This means that we will collect and use your information only when it is necessary for the performance of a contract, satisfies a legitimate interest, you give us consent, or we need to process your data to comply with a legal obligation.
If you consent to our use of information for a specific purpose, you have the right to change your mind at any time. We do not keep personal information for longer than necessary and will protect it within commercially acceptable means.
It’s important to note that while we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. If necessary, we may retain your personal information for our compliance with a legal obligation or to protect your vital interests or the vital interests of another natural person.
- Collection and use of information
We are authorized to gather, retain, utilize, and reveal information for the specified objectives, and personal data will not be processed in a manner inconsistent with these objectives:
- To allow you to personalize your experience on our website
- To credit any content (e.g. posts and comments) you submit for publication on our website
- To handle your subscription or any one-time payments
- To enable you to access and utilize our website, related applications, and associated social media platforms
- To get in touch and communicate with you
- For internal record-keeping and administrative purposes
- For analytics, market research, and business development, including the operation and enhancement of our website, related applications, and associated social media platforms
- To conduct competitions and/or provide additional benefits to you
- For advertising and marketing, including sending you promotional information about our products and services, as well as information about third parties that we believe may be of interest to you
- To fulfill our legal obligations and resolve any disputes that may arise
- To consider your job application.
4. International transfers of personal information
The personal data we gather is stored and processed in the Netherlands, Singapore, Brazil, and Kenya, as well as in facilities maintained by us, our partners, affiliates, and third-party providers. By providing us with your personal information, you agree to its disclosure to these overseas third parties.
We will ensure that any transfer of personal data from countries within the European Economic Area (EEA) to countries outside the EEA will be safeguarded by appropriate measures, such as using standard data protection clauses approved by the European Commission, binding corporate rules, or other legally accepted methods.
If we transfer personal data from a non-EEA country to another country, you acknowledge that third parties in other jurisdictions may not be subject to the same data protection laws as those in our jurisdiction. There are risks involved if any such third party violates the data privacy laws in our jurisdiction, which may prevent you from seeking recourse under our jurisdiction’s privacy laws.
- Your rights and controlling your personal information
Your decision and agreement: By submitting personal information to us, you are giving consent for us to collect, retain, utilize, and disclose your personal information in accordance with our privacy policy. If you are under 16 years old, you must confirm that you have obtained permission from your parent or legal guardian to access and use the website, and that they have agreed to you providing us with your personal information. While it is not mandatory to provide us with personal information, choosing not to do so may impact your experience on our website or with the products/services offered.
Information from external sources: Should we receive personal information about you from a third party, we will safeguard it as outlined in our privacy policy. If you are a third party sharing personal information about someone else, you must ensure that you have obtained the individual’s consent to provide us with their personal information.
Limitation: You have the option to limit the collection or usage of your personal information. If you had previously consented to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you can revoke this consent at any time by contacting us. If you request limitations on how we process your personal information, we will inform you of how this may impact your use of our website or services.
Access and transfer of data: You have the right to request information about the personal data we have on record for you. You can also request a copy of this data, which we will provide in a machine-readable format like CSV. At any time, you can ask us to delete your personal information or transfer it to another party.
Correction: If you believe that the personal information we have about you is incorrect, outdated, incomplete, irrelevant, or misleading, please reach out to us via admin@companiesoftheworld.co and we will take reasonable steps to correct any information found to be inaccurate, incomplete, misleading or out of date.
Data Breaches and Complaints: In the event of a data breach, we will adhere to all relevant laws and regulations. If you suspect a breach and wish to file a complaint, please reach out to us with the necessary details. We will thoroughly investigate your complaint and provide a written response outlining our findings and the actions we will take. You also have the option to contact a regulatory body or data protection authority regarding your complaint.
Unsubscribe: To unsubscribe from our e-mail database or opt-out of communications (including marketing communications), please contact us using the details below or opt-out using the opt-out facilities provided in the communication.
- Cookies
We use “cookies” to collect information about you and your activity across our site. A cookie is a small piece of data that our website stores on your computer, and accesses each time you visit, so we can understand how you use our site. This helps us serve you content based on preferences you have specified. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for more information.
- Business transfers
If we or our assets are acquired, or in the unlikely event that we go out of business or enter bankruptcy, we would include data among the assets transferred to any parties who acquire us. You acknowledge that such transfers may occur, and that any parties who acquire us may continue to use your personal information according to this policy.
- Limits of our policy
Our website may link to external sites that are not operated by us. Please be aware that we have no control over the content and policies of those sites, and cannot accept responsibility or liability for their respective privacy practices.
- Changes to this policy
At our discretion, we may change our privacy policy to reflect current acceptable practices. We will take reasonable steps to let users know about changes via our website. Your continued use of this site after any changes to this policy will be regarded as acceptance of our practices around privacy and personal information.
If we make a significant change to this privacy policy, for example changing a lawful basis on which we process your personal information, we will ask you to re-consent to the amended privacy policy.
Companies of the World
admin@companiesoftheworld.co
