Last Updated: 26/11/2024
Introduction
Welcome to your webpage for Strategic Enterprises Group. Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website www.strategicnet.net and use our services. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect various types of information in connection with the services we provide, including:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, and payment information.
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, browsing behavior, and other analytics data.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information about your device and interactions with our website.
- Phone Numbers: We collect phone numbers via the “Contact Us” page for SMS communication purposes, such as account verification, reminders, and updates.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- To provide and maintain our services.
- To notify you about changes to our services.
- To allow you to participate in interactive features.
- To provide customer support.
- To gather analysis or valuable information to improve our services.
- To monitor the usage of our services.
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues.
- For SMS Communication:
- Phone numbers collected are used to send SMS messages for account verification, appointment reminders, service updates, and other essential communications.
- All SMS communication adheres to strict compliance guidelines, including user consent and opt-out options.
Consent and SMS Messaging
We prioritize transparency and user control in all SMS communications:
- Opt-In Process: Users explicitly consent to receive SMS messages by checking a consent box on our “Contact Us” form. This consent applies specifically to the campaign described, such as account verification and reminders.
- Confirmation Message: After opting in, users receive a confirmation SMS requiring them to reply “YES” to finalize their consent.
- Opt-Out Options: Users can opt out at any time by replying “STOP” to any SMS message. A final confirmation message will be sent to acknowledge the opt-out request.
Sharing Your Information
We do not share your personal data with third parties for their marketing purposes. Your information is used solely to improve our services and communicate with you directly.
- Service Providers: We may share your data with third parties who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processors, data analysis providers, and marketing agencies.
- Compliance with Laws: We will disclose your information when required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
- Business Transfers: Your information may be shared in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets
- SMS Consent Data: Phone numbers and opt-in data will not be shared with third parties for any purpose beyond the specific SMS campaign for which they were collected.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services.
- Comply with legal obligations.
- Resolve disputes.
- Enforce agreements.
- Opt-In Records: Consent records for SMS communications are retained in compliance with applicable regulations.
Security of Your Information
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
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- The right to access, correct, or delete your data.
- The right to restrict or object to processing.
- The right to data portability.
- Phone numbers collected for SMS communications are stored securely and will not be shared with unauthorized third parties.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 16 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at Contact Us
Additional Information for SMS Messaging
- Messaging Costs: Standard message and data rates may apply. Users are informed of this during the opt-in process.
- Purpose of SMS Campaigns: SMS messages are used for purposes such as account verification, appointment reminders, service updates, and notifications.
- Privacy Policy Reference: Users are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy to understand how their data is collected, used, and protected.
- Confirmation and Opt-Out: Users confirm consent via a reply of “YES” to a confirmation SMS and can opt out at any time by replying “STOP.”