TERMS AND CONDITIONS – PRIVACY POLICY
Tekbees has created and adopted this Privacy Statement to demonstrate our strong commitment to your privacy. This Privacy Statement describes how Tekbees, as a data controller, collects, uses, processes, and shares personal information that we collect from you directly or through a third party, or that you provide to us through tekbees.com. We encourage you to carefully read this Privacy Statement to understand how we use your Data in connection with our Services (as defined below). Our Services are intended for commercial use (i.e., business-to-business) and not for consumers of personal or household goods or services, and should only be accessed by individuals acting in a business capacity.
1. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY STATEMENT
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Statement at any time. If we make any changes, we will post those changes here and update the "Effective Date" at the top of this Privacy Statement. Each time you use the Services, the current Privacy Statement will apply, and you should review it each time you access or use the Services.
2. DEFINITION OF PERSONAL DATA
In general terms, "personal information" is any data that can be used to identify you or contact you. However, while this Privacy Statement broadly addresses all types of personal information that we may collect, some of the data described below may not be considered personal information under the data protection laws of the jurisdiction in which you reside. Accordingly, you should understand that certain portions of this Privacy Statement may not apply to you depending on the laws of your jurisdiction.
3. COLLECTION OF INFORMATION
This Privacy Statement applies to the processing of personal information collected by Tekbees when you:
- Visit our website
- Visit our branded social media pages
- Visit our offices
- Receive communications from us or communicate with us by email, phone calls, or text messages
- Register for, attend, or participate in one of our events or webinars
- Act or work as a service provider or vendor for us to the extent that Tekbees acts as a data controller of your personal information (collectively, the "Services").
Any additional information you provide to us is voluntary. Please note that you may choose whether to provide us with the types of information described below.
A. Information We Collect Directly From You
The personal information we collect directly from you includes identifiers, professional or employment-related information, commercial information, and internet activity information, among others. We collect such information in the following situations:
Information you provide when accessing or using the Services.
When you visit our website or offices, interact with us as a vendor or customer, or otherwise access or use the Services, we collect information you provide to us as a controller, including but not limited to:
Registration information.
When registering for the Services, we collect information you provide, such as your name, physical address, and email address.
Third-party information.
We may receive information about you from third parties you authorize to share such information with us. For example, if you link your social media account to our Services, we may receive information from that account.
Communications with us.
When you communicate with us by email, phone, or other means, we receive your contact information and any other information you choose to provide.
Office visits.
If you visit our offices, you may be required to register as a visitor and provide your name, email address, phone number, company name, and time and date of arrival.
Health information (COVID-19).
If you visit our offices or attend an event, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be required to provide health-related information, including temperature, COVID-19 symptoms, exposure, vaccination status, test results, and recent travel history.
Vendors and service providers.
If you are a Tekbees vendor or service provider (or work for one), you may be required to provide personal information such as contact details and billing and payment information.
Customers and prospective customers.
If you are a Tekbees customer or prospective customer, you may provide certain data when Tekbees, and not the organization you represent, acts as the data controller, such as business contact information.
If you provide us or our affiliates with personal information relating to other individuals, you represent that you have the authority to do so and, where required, have obtained the necessary consent, and acknowledge that such information may be used in accordance with this Privacy Statement.
If you choose not to provide the minimum required data, we may not be able to fulfill your request and access to our Services may be denied.
B. Personal Information We Collect From Other Sources
Information about your use of the Services. We collect information passively when you visit the Services and may combine it with information you provide or that we collect about you. This includes, but is not limited to:
Third-party plugins.
Our Services may include third-party plugins such as Facebook "Like" buttons or sharing widgets. When you interact with these plugins, both Tekbees and the relevant third party may collect information about your access to and use of the Services.
Cookies and similar tracking technologies.
We use first-party and third-party cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to collect information such as IP address and usage data.
Log data.
We collect log data including IP address, access times, page views, referring URLs, and activity on the Services.
Other usage data.
We may collect information such as search terms, interactions with other users, and other activities on the Services.
Some browsers offer "Do Not Track" signals, but because there is no industry consensus on their meaning, we do not respond to these signals.
4. PURPOSE OF COLLECTION AND LEGAL BASIS
We collect and process personal information to provide and improve our Services and for legitimate business interests. Where required by law, we obtain your consent; otherwise, we rely on lawful bases such as consent, contract performance, legal obligations, or legitimate interests.
Purposes include, but are not limited to:
- Providing and promoting our website and online services
- Promoting the security of our Services
- Managing support user accounts
- B2B marketing communications
- Handling contact and support requests
- Event registration and attendance management
- Contract performance
- Job applications
- Development and improvement of Services
- User experience evaluation
- Office and event visitor registration and safety
- Sending communications and marketing materials
- Compliance with legal obligations
5. INFORMATION SHARING
We share personal information only as described in this Privacy Statement, including with:
- Authorized third parties
- Service providers
- Professional advisors
- Legal authorities when required
- In connection with business transactions
- Affiliates
- Third-party plugins
We may also share anonymized or aggregated usage data for analytical and improvement purposes.
6. COOKIES AND SIMILAR TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and tags to optimize Services, identify devices, monitor usage, prevent fraud, and manage user authentication.
Types of cookies used include:
- Strictly necessary cookies
- Performance/analytics cookies
- Functionality cookies
- Targeting/advertising cookies
- Third-party cookies
Web beacons (clear GIFs) are also used to track content effectiveness.
7. HOW TO MANAGE COOKIES
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit functionality. Information is available at http://www.allaboutcookies.org.
For third-party advertising opt-outs, visit http://www.aboutads.info/choices.
8. DATA RETENTION
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
9. SECURITY
We implement appropriate security measures, including firewalls and monitoring. However, no data transmission or storage system is 100% secure, and you provide information at your own risk.
You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials.
10. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our Services are intended for business users and individuals over the age of majority. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 16 years of age.
11. DO NOT TRACK SIGNALS
You may disable cookies via browser settings; however, Tekbees does not respond differently to "Do Not Track" signals.
12. LINKS TO THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
Our Services may include links to third-party websites. Any personal information you provide to those services is governed by their privacy policies.
13. DATA SUBJECT RIGHTS
You may request access, correction, deletion, restriction, or objection to processing by contacting privacy@tekbees.com.
For GDPR purposes, Tekbees acts as the data controller. Depending on applicable laws, your rights may include access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection, non-discrimination, and withdrawal of consent. Automated decision-making is not currently used.
14. INTERNATIONAL USERS AND DATA
Tekbees may process personal information outside your country of residence, including in the EU, United States, and Latin America, using adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses, or lawful derogations when applicable.
15. WHO WE ARE
We provide services in the United States, Europe, and Latin America through Tekbees Developing Innovation.
You may lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission at Canal House, Station Road, Portarlington, Co. Laois, phone 1890 25 2231, or email info@dataprotection.ie.
16. CONTACT US
If you have any questions about this Privacy Statement or our data practices, please contact us at:
privacy@tekbees.com
Tekbees – Developing Innovation
(+1) 408 620 7677 (USA)
(+57) 457 6958 (Colombia)
info@tekbees.com