Privacy Policy

1. Overview

We are committed to protecting your personal data and handling it in a transparent and secure manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you:

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2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our website, we may collect:

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2.3 Third-Party Data

We may obtain limited professional information from public sources (e.g., LinkedIn) to:

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3. How We Use Information

We use your information to:

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• check_small maintain compliance and security
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We do not sell personal data.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Where applicable, we process personal data based on:

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5. Information Sharing

5.1 Clients and Experts

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5.2 Service Providers

We use trusted third parties for:

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These providers are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.

5.3 Legal and Compliance

We may disclose information if required to:

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6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures, including:

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No system is completely secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect your data.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

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We may retain limited information for compliance and record-keeping purposes even after inactivity.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in multiple jurisdictions, including:

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We take appropriate safeguards to ensure data protection standards are maintained.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

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10. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

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You can control cookies through your browser settings. For more detail, see our Cookie Policy.

11. Communications

We may contact you regarding:

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You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time.

12. Expert-Specific Data Handling

For experts:

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We prioritize protecting your identity where appropriate.

13. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18.

We do not knowingly collect data from children.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

The updated version will be posted with a revised effective date.

15. Contact

For any questions or requests: