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Welcome to A7BC
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Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 7 November 2024
At A7BC, we value the trust our visitors place in us and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data across our website and the services we provide through our various sub-companies (including Photography, Spices, Hospitality, and Immigration services). By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information from visitors when they interact with our website, especially when they fill out forms on any of our pages. This may include:
Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, etc.
Demographic Information: Address, location, preferences, etc.
Transactional Information: Payment details, order history, etc.
Website Interaction Data: IP address, browser type, device used, pages visited, etc.
Sensitive Data: For certain services (e.g., Immigration services), we may collect sensitive information such as identification numbers or other legal documents. This will only be collected with explicit consent.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect in the following ways:
To provide services: Including photography, hospitality, immigration consultation, and spice-related inquiries or purchases.
To communicate with you: We may send emails or other communications regarding your inquiries, service updates, promotions, or other relevant matters.
To improve our website and services: Analyzing website traffic and user behavior to enhance your experience and the quality of our services.
To process transactions: Handling payments, bookings, or other service-related requests.
Legal Compliance: In some cases, we may need to collect or share personal information to comply with legal requirements or regulations.
3. Consent
When you submit any form on our website, we ask for your consent to collect and process your personal data. By submitting your information, you agree to the collection, use, and storage of your data as described in this Privacy Policy.
Consent to collect information: You acknowledge that you are providing your data voluntarily and give consent to A7BC and its sub-companies to process this data for the purposes outlined above.
Withdrawal of consent: You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us directly. However, please note that withdrawing consent may impact your ability to use certain services on our website.
4. How We Protect Your Information
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the personal data you provide to us. This includes:
Data Encryption: We use SSL encryption (Secure Socket Layer) to protect your personal data during transmission.
Access Control: Only authorized personnel within A7BC will have access to your personal data, and only to the extent necessary for fulfilling their roles.
Regular Audits: We regularly review our security protocols to ensure your data is secure.
Despite our best efforts, no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to ensure the highest level of protection for your data.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: We may engage third-party companies to perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment processing, email communication). These providers are only allowed to use your data to perform the tasks we’ve hired them for, and they are bound by confidentiality agreements.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal data if required by law or in response to valid legal processes, such as subpoenas, court orders, or government investigations.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of the transaction. You will be notified if this occurs.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website usage, and personalize content. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us track usage patterns and remember your preferences.
You have the option to disable cookies through your browser settings, but please note that this may affect your experience on our website.
For more information on how we use cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
7. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Once your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will post the revised policy on this page and update the "Effective Date" at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us