Last Updated: 04/29/2024
At Partners in Economic Consulting & Cross-border Trade (PECCT), we value and respect the privacy of our clients, website visitors, and business partners. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information. By using our website or engaging with our services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it to us, such as when you:
- Contact us via our website, phone, or email
- Sign up for our newsletters, events, or promotional materials
- Engage with us for consulting services
Examples of personal information may include:
- Name and job title
- Email address, phone number, and mailing address
- Company name and industry
- Payment information (where applicable)
1.2 Non-Personal Information
We may also collect non-personal information automatically through our website, including:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages you view on our site
- Website navigation paths
- IP address or device identifier
- Cookies and other tracking technologies (see Section 4 for more details)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Provision of Services: To communicate with you, provide our services, and fulfill any contractual obligations.
- Client Support: To respond to your inquiries, address your questions, and offer relevant information about our services.
- Marketing and Communications: To send newsletters, event invitations, promotional materials, and updates about PECCT, which may be of interest to you. You can opt out at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our communications or by contacting us directly.
- Website Improvement: To analyze usage trends and enhance your experience on our website.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards.
3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We may share your personal information under the following circumstances:
- With Third-Party Service Providers: We may engage trusted third parties to help us operate our business, including IT services, email distribution, and payment processing. These providers have access to personal information only as needed to perform their functions and are contractually bound to protect it.
- With Affiliates and Partners: We may share data within our global offices and affiliated entities for operational and marketing purposes, all of which maintain similar privacy and security practices.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose personal information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court or government agencies).
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our assets, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to confidentiality agreements and applicable privacy requirements.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze site performance, and gather usage data. By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect certain website functionalities.
5. Data Retention and Security
- We store personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
- We implement and maintain commercially reasonable security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information.
6. International Data Transfers
PECCT is a global organization. Depending on your location, personal information may be stored and processed in a jurisdiction with different data protection laws than your own. We take steps to ensure that any international transfer of personal data is managed in compliance with applicable data protection laws, using appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access and obtain a copy of your personal information
- Request correction of any inaccuracies
- Request deletion of your data, subject to legal constraints
- Object to or request restriction of certain processing activities
- Withdraw any consent you previously provided
To exercise these rights, please contact us as indicated below.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to external sites that we do not operate or control. Once you leave our site, we are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or data collection policies of third-party websites.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed toward individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any of your data protection rights, please contact us at:
Partners in Economic Consulting & Cross-border Trade (PECCT)
Email: privacy@pecct.com
We appreciate your trust in PECCT and are committed to safeguarding your personal information.