STG Privacy Notice

Effective Date: 31 October 2023

Software Technology Guidance Corp (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Notice outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of your personal data when you use our Website, [STG Website URL] (the “Website”). We adhere to applicable privacy laws and regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for European users and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents. Please take a moment to read this Privacy Notice carefully. You consent to the practices described herein by accessing and using our website. Table of Contents

Information We Collect a. Personal Information b. Non-Personal Information c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
How We Use Your Information a. Legal Basis for Processing b. Purposes of Processing c. Automated Decision-Making
Sharing Your Information a. Third Parties b. Service Providers c. Business Transfers
Your Choices and Controls a. Opting Out b. Accessing and Updating Your Information c. Data Retention d. Do Not Track
Security a. Data Security b. International Data Transfers
Children’s Privacy
Your California Privacy Rights
Changes to This Privacy Notice
Contact Us

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

We may collect and process personal information that you provide to us voluntarily, such as your name, email address, phone number, and other contact information when you interact with our Website. We may also collect information about your employment history or the company you represent when you use our contact forms or request services.

b. Non-Personal Information

We may automatically collect non-personal information, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and the referring website. This information helps us improve our Website and services and diagnose technical issues.

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. These technologies help us personalize your experience, track your preferences, and gather analytics data.

2. How We Use Your Information

a. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on one or more of the following legal grounds: – Your consent – The performance of a contract – Compliance with a legal obligation – Protection of vital interests – Legitimate interests pursued by us or a third party

b. Purposes of Processing

We may use your information for the following purposes: – To provide and improve our services – To respond to your inquiries and requests – To send you newsletters, marketing materials, and updates (with your consent) – To monitor and analyze the use of our Website – To comply with legal obligations

c. Automated Decision-Making

We do not use automated decision-making processes that significantly affect you.

3. Sharing Your Information

a. Third Parties

We may share your information with trusted third parties for specific purposes, such as analytics, marketing, and hosting services. We ensure that these third parties comply with data protection regulations.

b. Service Providers

We engage service providers to assist with the operation and maintenance of our Website and services. These providers may have access to your personal information for these purposes.

c. Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

4. Your Choices and Controls

a. Opting Out

You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails.

b. Accessing and Updating

Your Information You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. Contact us using the information provided in Section 9 to exercise these rights.

c. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Notice.

d. Do Not Track

We do not currently respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals from your browser.

5. Security

a. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access and disclosure.

b. International Data Transfers

If we transfer your data to a location outside your country, we ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your privacy.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect information from them.

7. Your California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have specific rights under the CCPA. Please see our [California Privacy Notice] for more information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the revised Privacy Notice on our Website and update the “Effective Date.”

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Notice or our data practices, please contact us at: Software Technology Guidance Corp 6100 Greenland Rd #1001, Jacksonville FL 32258, USA Phone: +1 (904) 373-4331 Email: info@stgcs.com By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Notice and consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described herein. Your continued use of our Website is subject to the most recent version of this Privacy Notice.

How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information collected from our website visitors for various legitimate purposes, and our use of your personal data is limited to what is necessary to achieve these purposes. The specific uses of personal data may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Providing and Improving Services: We may use your personal information to provide the services you request, including IT consulting, technical support, and other related services. This involves activities like project management, communication, and problem-solving.
Responding to Inquiries and Requests: When you contact us through our website, we use your contact information to respond to your inquiries, provide information about our services, and address your requests for quotes, proposals, or additional information.
Marketing and Communications: With your consent, we may use your contact information to send you newsletters, updates, promotional materials, and other communications related to our services, industry news, and events. You have the option to unsubscribe from these communications at any time.
Monitoring and Analytics: We may analyze non-personal information, such as your IP address and browsing behavior, to monitor and improve the performance and functionality of our website. This helps us enhance your user experience, identify and address technical issues, and track website traffic.
Compliance with Legal Obligations: We may process your personal data to comply with legal obligations, including tax and financial reporting, responding to legal requests, and safeguarding our business interests.

Our primary goal in using personal data is to provide you with the best possible services, improve our website and communication, and ensure legal and regulatory compliance. We do not use automated decision-making processes that significantly affect you without your explicit consent.

We take the privacy and security of your personal information seriously and ensure that your data is handled with care and in compliance with relevant data protection laws and regulations.

Sharing Your Information

We understand the importance of safeguarding your personal information, and we only share it with third parties under specific circumstances and for well-defined purposes. Your personal data may be shared as follows:

Third Parties: We may share your personal information with trusted third parties when necessary to fulfill the purposes mentioned in this Privacy Notice. These third parties may include:

– Marketing Partners: We may share your contact information with marketing partners to help us promote our services, provided you have given your consent to receive such communications.

– Analytics Providers: We may share non-personal information with analytics providers to analyze website usage and help us enhance the user experience.

Service Providers: We engage third-party service providers to assist with the operation and maintenance of our website and services. These service providers may have access to your personal information to perform specific tasks on our behalf. We ensure that these service providers comply with data protection regulations and maintain the confidentiality and security of your data.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, divestiture, or sale of all or part of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction. In such cases, we will make reasonable efforts to ensure the acquiring entity continues to uphold the principles outlined in this Privacy Notice.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for monetary gain. We will never share your personal data for purposes unrelated to the services we offer without obtaining your explicit consent.

Our commitment to protecting your privacy extends to our interactions with third parties. We establish contractual agreements and undertake due diligence to ensure that your personal information is handled with the same care and security as when it is in our possession.

Your Choices and Controls

1. Opting Out

You have the right to opt out of receiving marketing communications and promotional materials from us at any time. You can do so by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our marketing emails. Once you opt-out, you will no longer receive such communications from us.

2. Accessing and Updating Your Information

You have the right to access and update your personal information to ensure its accuracy. If you need to review or amend your data, please contact us using the information provided in Section 9 of this Privacy Notice.

3. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as it is necessary for the purposes stated in this Privacy Notice, or as required by applicable laws. The specific retention period may vary depending on the type of data and the legal requirements. Once your data is no longer needed for the stated purposes or legal obligations, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

4. Do Not Track

At present, our website does not respond to “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals from web browsers. However, you can control the collection and use of your information by following the opt-out instructions and controls described in this Privacy Notice.

We take data retention and security seriously, and we implement measures to ensure the safekeeping of your personal information. Once the data is no longer needed, it will be disposed of in a manner that preserves its confidentiality and security. We will also comply with applicable data retention laws and regulations to protect your privacy.