Privacy policy

Valid from 01.06.2024 This Privacy Policy governs the processing of personal data and the use of cookies on the website of Business Consult OÜ (hereinafter Business Consult) https://bsc.ee (hereinafter the Website).

DEFINITIONS

Processing of personal data means any activity - collection, processing, storage, correction or deletion of personal data - of the user (hereinafter referred to as the user) of the website. Users are all persons who visit the website, consume services or transmit information to Business Consult. For example, reading articles, subscribing to services or contacting Business Consult by e-mail. Services are all free and paid products and services offered by Business Consult.

PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA

By using the Website, the user consents to the processing of his/her data in accordance with these Privacy Terms. Business Consult collects the following personal data of users through the Website in the ways described below:
  • User's e-mail address - when the user subscribes to a mailing list or sends an e-mail;
  • User's name and e-mail address - when the user requests information;
Website traffic statistics - using Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel.

USE OF PERSONAL DATA

Business Consult uses personal data: To provide a service to the user, for example, to enter into and perform a contract, to communicate with the user, to send invoices; to send notifications to the user's e-mail address about new articles, services and promotions, but only with the user's prior consent. Business Consult uses website traffic statistics to improve the website user experience and for more effective marketing. The user has the right to object at any time to the processing of his/her personal data, unless this is necessary to fulfil a contractual requirement, including the provision of a service.

TRANSFER OF PERSONAL DATA TO THIRD PARTIES

A third party is a contractual partner of Business Consult who processes personal data and through whose product or service Business Consult provides services to the User. Business Consult may use third parties to provide:
  • An email delivery and management system,
  • website hosting,
  • analysis of website usage statistics,
  • social media usage and analysis of social media statistics,
  • use of accounting software.
In addition to the third parties mentioned in the previous point, Business Consult transfers the user's personal data to its cooperation partners. This is only to the extent necessary for the provision of the service to the user.

STORAGE AND SECURITY OF PERSONAL DATA

Business Consult will store personal data for as long as it is necessary for the purpose or as required by law. For example, accounting data is kept for 7 years from the end of the financial year, while e-mail addresses on the mailing list are kept until the user expresses the wish to remove them. Business Consult will take all reasonable steps to protect the personal data processed. Access to modify and process personal data is restricted to authorised persons and all users' personal data is treated as confidential information.

USER RIGHTS

Users have the right at any time to:
  • to request access to his/her personal data;
  • To have access to his/her personal data; to request the rectification, integration or deletion of his/her personal data under the conditions provided for by law;
  • Request the restriction of the processing of personal data;
  • Request the transfer of personal data.
In order to exercise these rights, the user must send a request to this effect to info@bsc.ee by e-mail. If the user is a member of the Business Consult mailing list, he/she can remove himself/herself from the mailing list and unsubscribe from further correspondence via the link at the end of the e-mail. To restrict the use of cookies, the user can set the appropriate options in their browser settings. If the User believes that his or her rights have been infringed in the processing of personal data, he or she has the right to contact the Data Protection Inspectorate.

MISSIONS

Business Consult's website uses cookies to provide a better user experience and more effective marketing and to collect usage statistics. By using the Business Consult website, the user agrees to the use of cookies in the manner described in this policy. A cookie is a small text file that is automatically stored by the browser on the device used by the user. Cookies may be created by different service providers, such as Google and Facebook. Cookie files are not dangerous for your computer. There are two types of cookies:
  • Persistent cookies, which remain permanently in the cookie file on the user's computer. They may be used, for example, to recognise the user as a repeat visitor to a website and to adapt the content of the website to the user's needs or to collect statistical data.
  • Session cookies are temporary and disappear when the user leaves the website or closes their browser. Session cookies may be used to enable certain features of the website, such as requesting a service or product, etc..
Cookies are used to collect information about how the website is used in order to make it more personal and user-friendly for users. In addition, cookies help to collect user statistics that allow the performance of the website to be measured and improved, and provide the basis for effective marketing activities. Users are deemed to have accepted cookies if their browser settings allow cookies. In many cases, browsers allow cookies to be stored on the device by default. Users can disable or delete cookies on their device by changing the settings on their browser. If cookies are not used, the website may not function properly. Instructions on how to delete and set cookies in your browser can be found, for example, in Chrome, Internet Explorer. Google Analytics is used by Business Consult to collect usage statistics by collecting data on sub-pages visited, time spent on the site, number of visits, devices used, entry channels and other statistics. However, Google Analytics may also collect data on user activity without using cookie files. In order to prevent Google Analytics from using the data, the user can install a Google Analytics opt-out application on his or her device: the Google Analytics opt-out browser extension. For more information about Facebook Ads and Facebook Pixel, please follow the links below.

CHANGES TO THE PRIVACY POLICY

Business Consult reserves the right to modify the Privacy Policy unilaterally and without prior notice in order to ensure compliance with the law. The latest version of the Privacy Policy will always be available on the website. For any questions regarding the Privacy Policy and data processing, please contact us at info@bsc.ee.