Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Colns Consulting ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

By using our services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Contact us through our contact form
• Request information about our services
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Engage with our services
• Apply for employment opportunities

This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email, phone number)
• Company name and position
• Business requirements and project details
• Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Operating system and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing Services: To deliver our consulting services and respond to your inquiries
• Communication: To communicate with you about our services, updates, and relevant information
• Improving Services: To analyze website usage and improve our services and user experience
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
• Security: To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and other security threats
• Marketing: To send you relevant marketing communications (with your consent)

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing services
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
• Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent

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 data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Employee training on data protection
• Incident response and breach notification procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website usage and performance
• Provide personalized content and advertisements
• Improve our services and user experience

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your information
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Factors that determine retention periods include:

• The purpose for which the information was collected
• Legal and regulatory requirements
• Business needs and operational requirements
• Your consent and preferences

9. International Data Transfers

Your personal 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 to protect your information.

When we transfer data internationally, we rely on:

• Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
• Standard contractual clauses
• Other appropriate safeguards as required by law

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to remove such information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending you an email notification (if applicable)

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: