Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Fermidas Consultancy ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us.

As a compliance and governance advisory firm, we understand the importance of data protection and confidentiality. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of privacy and security in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant regulations.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact information (name, email address, phone number, company name)
• Professional information (job title, department, organisation)
• Communication preferences and history
• Information provided through our contact forms and consultations
• Training and certification records (for Fermidas Pro users)
• Compliance assessment data and audit information

2.2 Technical Information

We automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring website information
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• Providing compliance and governance advisory services
• Delivering training programs and educational content
• Conducting audits and assessments
• Communicating with you about our services
• Processing and responding to your inquiries
• Improving our website and services
• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
• Maintaining the security and integrity of our systems

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

• Contract: To fulfill our contractual obligations when providing services
• Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and communicate with clients
• Consent: When you explicitly agree to specific processing activities
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorise us to share your information

All third-party service providers are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised 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 procedures

7. 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. Specific retention periods vary depending on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected.

8. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

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

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These technologies help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Improve website functionality and performance
• Provide personalised content and recommendations

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

10. 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.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: