Effective Date: October 25, 2024

These privacy rules (Privacy Rules) explain how CFE International LLC d/b/a CFEi, collects and processes personal data. This personal data may relate ,to individuals who engage in business activities  or are employed by customers, suppliers, business partners and investors, as well as any other individuals whose personal data is processed by CFEi in the course of its activities.

Any questions concerning these Privacy Rules may be directed to the Contact Form.

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Notice, and our Cookie Policy.

1. Personal Data Collection.

We collect personal data from you and about you. Here are some examples of the information we may collect:

•  Information You Submit: We may collect information when you send us a message through the “Contact Us” page or similar features on our website, such as your contact information, including your name, telephone number, and email address.
• Commercial Information: We may collect personal data that could identify you and relate to the services in which you are interested or have considered.
• Device Information: For example, we may collect the type of device you use to access our website. We may also collect your device identifier, IP address, or mobile operating system.
• Other Information: If you use our website, we may collect information about the browser you are using. We might look at what website you came from, or what website you visit immediately after you leave us.

2. How we Collect Personal Data.

We collect your information in different ways. Below are some examples of how we may collect your information:

• Directly From You: For example, when you submit an inquiry to us, or participate in a research study.
• Passively: when you visit and navigate through our website on any device, we may collect your information, by means of third parties, which may include information over time and across different websites and devices.
• From Third Parties: We may receive information about you from other sources. For example, from analytics vendors.
• By Combining Information: For example, we may combine information that we collect offline with information we collect through our website. We may also acquire and combine information we collect about you from the different devices you use to access our website.

These Privacy Rules apply to the processing of personal data by electronic means and in systematically accessible paper-based filing systems.

When processing personal data, CFEi is committing to:

• Process data in a responsible, fair, and transparent manner.
• Use data for clear and legitimate purposes.
• Only use data suitable, appropriate, and limited to each purpose.
• Use accurate and updated data.
• Keep data only for the necessary time.
• Guarantee the integrity and confidentiality of data.
• Act with proactive responsibility.

A. Website Users.

For purposes to manage the services provided by CFEi and User queries or suggestions made using the website. Users’ personal data may be processed for the purpose of sending commercial communications about CFEi services and products, to respond to inquiries or feedback, or as otherwise necessary to run or improve our business or website.

B. For Research and Grants.

We may use your personal data as part of our reserarch surveys or grant writing process.

We may share your personal data in the following ways:

• Internally. We may share your information with our parent, subsidiary, and affiliate entities.
• With Our Service Providers. We may share your information with third parties who perform services on our behalf. For example, this may include companies that send emails on our behalf or help us run our website.
• With Our Research Partners. We may share your information with organizations that co-sponsor or provide funding for research surveys or grants.
• With Any Successors to All or Part of Our Business. For example, if we merge with, are acquired by, or sell part of our business to another entity. This may include an asset sale, corporate reorganization or other change of control.
• To Comply With the Law or To Protect Ourselves. For example, this could include responding to a court order or subpoena. It could also include sharing information if a government agency or investigatory body requests. We might share information when we are investigating a potential fraud.
• For Other Reasons We May Describe to You.
• As Requested or Directed By You.

5. How Long We Will Keep the Personal Data

CFEi will process your personal data for the period necessary to comply with the purposes established in these Privacy Rules and will keep your personal information data in compliance with applicable legislation.

6. User’s Rights

Depending on your state or country of residence, you may have certain rights regarding how we collect or process your information. These rights may include the following:

• Right to request access to personal data.
• Right to request rectification if the data is inaccurate or complete the data that is incomplete.
• Right to request the erasure of your data.
• Right to request the restriction of processing. In this case, we will only retain your data to exercise or defense of claims.
• Right to limitation of processing and data portability. We will continue processing the data for legitimate reasons or the exercise or defense of possible claims.
• Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data. However, note that we do not knowingly “sell” or “share” any personal data, including any personal data relating to consumers under the age of 16, as we understand those terms to be defined under applicable law.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact CFEi by Contact Form.

7. Children Under 13

The site where these Privacy Rules are located is meant for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from persons under the age of 13 and strive to comply with the provisions of COPPA (The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act). If you are a parent or legal guardian and think your child under 13 has provided us with information, please contact us by Contact Form. You can also write to us at the address listed at the end of these Privacy Rules. Please mark your inquiries “COPPA Information Request.” Parents, you can learn more about how to protect children’s privacy on-line here.

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