Privacy Policy & GDPR Compliance Policy HSS Associates Effective Date: 01/01/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to HSS Associates (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website www.hssassociates.co.

As part of our commitment to data privacy, we also comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users from the European Economic Area (EEA).

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other details you provide when contacting us or using our services.
  • Usage Data: Information on how you interact with our website, such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring website.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

  • To provide educational consulting services.
  • To communicate with you regarding inquiries, updates, or promotional offers.
  • To improve our website’s functionality and user experience.
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

Under GDPR, we process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you provide consent for us to use your data (e.g., subscribing to newsletters, registration).
  • Contractual Obligation: When data processing is necessary for service delivery. (Copy of legal documents)
  • Legitimate Interest: When processing is needed to improve services and user experience.
  • Legal Obligation: When required by law or regulatory authorities.

5. Data Sharing & Third-Party Services

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data. However, we may share information with trusted third-party service providers for:

  • Website analytics (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Payment processing (if applicable).
  • Legal compliance or protection against fraud.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy unless a longer retention period is required by law.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are in the EEA, you have the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete your personal data.
  • Withdraw consent at any time.
  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
  • Request data portability.
  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

8. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

9. Cookies Policy

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

HSS Associates Email: hr@hssassociates.co Website: www.hssassociates.co