Effective Date: July 1, 2023
I – Data Privacy Policy
At VSec, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal data to ensure a secure environment for all users, as such this Data Privacy Policy has been prepared in accordance with Federal Law No. 12,965 of April 23, 2014 (The Brazilian Civil Rights Framework for the Internet) and Federal Law No. 13,709 of August 14, 2018 (also known as General Data Protection Law – GDPL), and is guided by the principles set forth in Article 6 of this legal code. Furthermore, this Data Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal data when individuals interact with our products and services. By using our services, you agree to the terms of this policy.
II – Data Collection and Usage
We collect and store certain information when you interact with our website or engage with our services solely for the purpose of communicating with you and improving our offerings. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties without your explicit consent.
2.1 Types of Personal Data Collected
We may collect the following types of personal data:
– Identifying information (e.g., name, identification number).
– Contact information (e.g., address, email, phone number).
– Usage information (e.g., IP addresses, device information) collected
automatically when interacting with our services.
2.2 Purpose and Legal Basis for Data Processing
We collect and process personal data for the following purposes and legal bases:
– Contractual necessity: to fulfill our obligations and provide the requested
services.
– Consent: where required, we will obtain explicit consent for specific data
processing activities.
– Compliance with legal obligations: to comply with applicable laws and
regulations.
– Legitimate interests: to pursue our legitimate business interests, provided they do not override individuals’ fundamental rights and freedoms.
III – Data Security Measures
3.1 Data Security (Article 46)
We implement industry-standard security measures to safeguard the information we collect from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes employing encryption techniques, regularly updating our systems, and conducting security audits. While we take every reasonable precaution to protect your data, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure. We encourage you to take necessary precautions when sharing information online.
3.2 Data Minimization and Retention
We only collect and retain personal data that is necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill these purposes, unless otherwise required by law.
IV – Rights of Data Subjects
4.1 In accordance with the GDPL (Article 18), individuals have the right to:
– Access and obtain a copy of their personal data.
– Rectify incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated personal data.
– Anonymize, block, or delete unnecessary or excessive personal data.
– Obtain information about the entities with whom personal data is shared.
– Obtain information about the possibility of denying consent and the consequences of such denial.
- Withdraw consent, where applicable.
– Portability of personal data to another service provider, upon express request.
– Delete personal data processed based on consent, except when retention is required by law or for legitimate purposes.
V – Data Sharing and Disclosure
5.1 Legal Requirements
We may disclose personal data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, law enforcement agencies).
5.2 Third-Party Service Providers
We may utilize third-party services, such as analytics tools and payment processors, to enhance our website functionality and provide seamless transactions. These third-party providers may have their own privacy policies governing the information they collect. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how your data is handled by them
5.3 Links to External Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites for your convenience and reference. Please be aware that we do not have control over the content or privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
5.4 Cookies
As many websites, we may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that enable us to recognize your preferences, improve site performance, and provide personalized content. You have the option to disable cookies in your browser settings, but please note that this may affect certain functionalities of our website.
VI – International Data Transfers
6.1 Cross-Border Data Transfers (Article 33)
In the event of transferring personal data outside Brazil, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect the data in accordance with the GDPL requirements.
VII – Updates to the Data Policy
7.1 Policy Updates
We may update this Data and Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this page regularly for any updates. Any material changes will be communicated to individuals through appropriate channels or by directly notifying affected data subjects. By continuing to use our website or services, you agree to the updated policy.
Contact Information
VSec is the data controller responsible for the processing of personal data. If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal data, please contact us at: security@vsec.com.br