Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 03/12/2024
Last Updated: 09/12/2024

CARSL Consulting is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use the services we provide. By using our website or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information:
When you visit our website, we automatically collect the following data:

IP Address: The unique address of your machine connected to the Internet.
Browser and Operating System Information: Details about the browser, operating system, and search engine you are using.
Usage Data: The URLs of the pages you visit, the date and time of your visit, and other related information.
Geographic Location: General location data based on your IP address.

Voluntarily Provided Information:
When you choose to interact with us, we may collect additional information, including:

Contact Information: Your name, email address, phone number, or postal address, when provided via contact forms or email.
Service-Related Data: Details about your regulatory needs or other queries.
Newsletter Subscriptions: Information provided when subscribing to updates or resources.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience. These may include:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality.
Analytics Cookies: To monitor website usage and improve our content.
Advertising Cookies: To measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used to:

Operate and improve our website and services.
Respond to inquiries or provide requested services.
Analyze website performance and user behavior to enhance the user experience.
Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
Send periodic updates, newsletters, or promotional content (if you’ve opted in).

Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR):
We process your data based on:

Consent: When you voluntarily provide information.
Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and ensure website functionality.
Contractual Necessity: To provide services requested by you.
Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: Trusted partners who assist in website hosting, analytics, or communication tools.
Compliance with Laws: When required by law, regulation, or court order.
Business Transfers: In case of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business assets.

We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Under GDPR (EU/EEA Residents):

Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: Ask us to correct inaccuracies in your data.
Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information.
Restriction: Limit how your data is processed.
Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
Objection: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests.

Under CCPA (California Residents):

Disclosure: Know what personal information we collect and how we use it.
Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information.
Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of your personal data (we do not sell data).

Under New Zealand’s Privacy Act 2020:

Access and Correction: Request access to or correction of your personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.

Automatically collected data is anonymized after reasonable period of time.
Contact and service-related data are retained as long as you remain a client or as required by law.

6. Security Measures

We take appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:

Secure servers and encrypted communications (SSL).
Regular monitoring for potential vulnerabilities.
Restricted access to personal data for authorized personnel only.

However, no system can be completely secure. If you suspect a breach, contact us immediately.

7. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites not operated by CARSL Consulting. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. Please review their privacy policies for more information.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, we will delete it promptly.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

10. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, contact us at:
📧 Email: [email protected]
📍 Address: PO Box 766, Hastings 4156, N.Z
📞 Phone: +64 275086002

We are here to ensure your privacy is protected and your questions are answered.