Terms of Service

 

Effective Date: December 10 2010

Last Updated: May 12 2014

Emmaonyirimba.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website ([Insert Website URL]), purchase our services, or interact with us.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

a. Personal Information You Provide

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Billing and shipping address

  • Payment information

  • Any other information you provide when filling out forms on our website

b. Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Time zone setting

  • Operating system and platform

  • Usage data (e.g., pages viewed, time spent on pages)

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. For more information, see our [Cookie Policy].

2. Legal Basis for Processing

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

  • Consent: When you provide your explicit consent for specific purposes (e.g., marketing communications).

  • Contractual necessity: To perform a contract with you or take steps at your request before entering a contract.

  • Legal obligation: To comply with legal or regulatory obligations.

  • Legitimate interests: To pursue our legitimate interests, provided your rights do not override them.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and manage our services

  • Process transactions and send invoices

  • Improve our website and services

  • Communicate with you, including sending marketing emails (with your consent)

  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your data with:

  • Service providers: Payment processors, hosting providers, and email marketing platforms, bound by confidentiality agreements.

  • Legal authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights.

  • Business partners: In the event of a merger or acquisition, subject to data protection safeguards.

5. Your Rights Under GDPR

As an individual within the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

  • Right to access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.

  • Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Right to erasure ("Right to be forgotten"): Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.

  • Right to restriction: Request restriction of processing your data in specific situations.

  • Right to data portability: Request transfer of your data to you or another party in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

  • Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.

  • Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.

  • Right to lodge a complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@emmaonyirimba.com

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no online platform is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. International Data Transfers

If you are located in the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place when transferring your data to countries outside the EEA, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

8. Retention of Data

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Specific retention periods are determined based on:

  • The duration of our relationship with you

  • Legal and regulatory requirements

  • Our legitimate business needs

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies independently.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Please review it periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

  • Email: hello@emmaonyirimba.com