Effective Date [1 Jan 2024]
Code The Kiwi (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (https://codethekiwi.be/) or use our services. By accessing our website or services, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect and process personal data only where necessary to provide our services or as required by law. The types of information we may collect include:
1.1 Information You Provide to Us:
Name, email address, phone number, or other contact details provided through forms on our website.
Information shared when you communicate with us, such as project details or inquiries.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information:
When you visit our website, we may collect certain information automatically, including:
IP address, browser type, operating system, and device type.
Pages viewed, time spent on our website, and other usage data via cookies (see Section 6).
1.3 Third-Party Information:
We may receive information about you from third-party services, such as analytics providers.
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
To provide and improve our services.
To respond to your inquiries or project requests.
To send administrative emails, such as updates to our terms or policies.
For analytics to improve the functionality of our website.
We will not use your personal data for purposes other than those explicitly outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Legal Basis for Processing
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), our legal bases for processing your personal data are:
Performance of a Contract: To deliver the services you request.
Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and respond to your inquiries.
Consent: Where applicable, we will seek your consent for specific processing activities (e.g., marketing communications).
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data. We may share your information with:
Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us with services such as hosting, analytics, or project management.
Legal Obligations: Authorities or regulatory bodies if required by law.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
Cookies & Tracking Technology
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
For more information about cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.
Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data in certain circumstances.
Right to Restriction: Restrict processing of your data.
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@codethekiwi.be.
International Data Transfers
If we transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent mechanisms.
Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised "Effective Date."
Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we process your personal data, please contact us at: hello@codethekiwi.com
