Last Updated: 17/03/2025

Start Smart Consultancy ("we", "our", "the Company") is committed to protecting the privacy of its users. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard the personal information provided by visitors to our website [www.startsmartconsultancy.com] and by our clients.

1. Data Controller

The Data Controller is: Start Smart Consultancy

2. Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

Identification data: First name, last name, email address, phone number.
Browsing data: IP address, device type, operating system, browser.
Data voluntarily provided: Information submitted through contact forms or newsletter subscriptions.
Payment data: If you purchase services, billing and payment details may be processed.

3. Purposes of Processing

We use your data to:

• Provide information about our services;

• Respond to your contact requests;

• Send promotional communications and newsletters (only with prior consent);

• Improve your user experience on the website;

• Comply with legal and tax obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

• Performance of a contract (e.g., to provide a requested service);

• Legal obligations (for tax and accounting compliance);

• Legitimate interest (to improve our services);

• Explicit consent (for marketing and newsletters).

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your information with:

• Third-party service providers (e.g., payment services, hosting, email marketing tools);

• Legal authorities, if required by law.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, in accordance with legal and tax requirements.

7. User Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data;

• Request rectification or deletion of your data;

• Object to or request restriction of processing;

• Request data portability;

• Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.

You may exercise these rights by writing to: [Contact Email]

8. Cookie Policy

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

11. Contact

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us via email.

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