Branchworks Consulting Ltd. Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 1, 2024

1. Introduction

At Branchworks Consulting Ltd. (“Branchworks”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) outlines how we collect, use, and disclose information, including personal data, obtained through our website, www.branchworks.io (“Website”) and, including but not limited, to conferences, networking events, and other professional engagements, online or in-person.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways through your interactions with us:

Information you give us directly (with your consent):

Contact information: When you fill out a form on our website, at conferences, or during networking events (such as name, email address, phone number, and company name), or contact us through contact form on our website.
Information exchanged in person: We may exchange business cards or contact information during conferences, networking events, or introductions.

Information collected automatically:

Essential cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and ensure security. They collect basic information about your browsing activity, such as pages viewed and time spent on the site. (See section 6 for details on cookies.)
Analytics cookies (optional): These cookies, if enabled with your consent, allow us to collect data about website traffic and user behavior to improve your experience. (See
section 6 for details on cookies.)

Please note: We will never collect your personal information without your knowledge or consent, except for essential cookies that are necessary for the website to function. Please refer to

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes, always respecting your privacy
rights and adhering to GDPR principles:

Respond to inquiries and requests: We use your contact information, obtained with your consent, to respond to your questions, requests, and provide consulting services.
Improve the Website: We use usage data from essential cookies to understand how visitors interact with the Website and improve user experience.
Marketing and communication: Only with your explicit consent, we may use your contact information to send you newsletters, promotional materials, and targeted content. You can opt out from receiving such communications at any time.
Compliance with legal obligations: We may use your information as necessary to comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

Please note: We will never share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

4. Understanding How We Use Your Information:

We respect your privacy and ensure your information is only used for specific purposes, based
on:

Fulfilling our agreements: When you choose our consulting services, we use your information to deliver them effectively. This falls under “contract” in legal terms.
Keeping our website functional and secure: Essential cookies are used for these purposes, which are considered “legitimate interests” for us as a company.
Making your experience better: With your consent, we use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use the website. This helps us improve your user experience.
Sharing relevant updates: Only if you explicitly agree (opt-in), we use your information to send you newsletters or updates about our services. This falls under “consent” in legal terms.

Key Points:

We only use your information for the purposes you have agreed to.
You have the right to opt-out of receiving marketing communications.

5. Keeping Your Information Safe:

We only keep your information for as long as it’s needed:

Fulfilling our commitments: If you hire us for consulting services, we’ll keep your information as long as necessary to complete those services and meet any legal requirements.
Marketing and newsletters (optional): If you’ve given us your permission to send you marketing communications, we’ll keep your information until you decide to opt-out. You can unsubscribe from our communications at any time.
Otherwise: Once we no longer need your information for the purposes described above, we’ll either securely erase it or anonymize it. This means transforming it into a format that cannot be used to identify you personally.

6. Cookies: Helping Us Improve Your Experience

When you visit our website, you’ll see a cookie banner informing you that we use cookies to
enhance your experience. The banner will provide more details and allow you to:

Accept all cookies: This grants us permission to use all cookie types mentioned below.
Manage your preferences: You can choose to allow only specific types of cookies (essential and/or analytics) or decline them altogether.
Learn more: Access detailed information about each cookie type, its purpose, and duration.

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies (Always On): These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly and securely. They allow you to navigate the site and use its features effectively.
Analytics Cookies (Optional): These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by tracking things like page views and time spent on the site. With your consent, we use this information to improve your experience and the overall functionality of the website.
Marketing Cookies (Optional): These cookies may be used to deliver targeted advertising based on your browsing activity and interests. We only use these cookies with your explicit consent.

Remember, you are in control! You can choose your cookie preferences through the banner or manage them later in your browser settings.

You can also change your cookie settings at any time:

Through the cookie banner: Look for the “Manage Preferences” option on the banner itself.
Through your browser settings: Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie settings through their settings or preferences menu.

Please note: Disabling essential cookies might affect your experience on the website.

7. Sharing Your Information

We understand the importance of keeping your information confidential. We only share your
data with third parties in the following limited circumstances, always adhering to GDPR
principles:

Trusted Service Providers: To operate our website and provide our services effectively, we may collaborate with certain external companies like IT service providers or data processing companies. These providers are carefully selected and bound by strict contractual agreements to ensure they process your information securely and only for the specific purposes we have outlined.
Legal and Regulatory Requirements: We may be obligated to share your information with legal authorities or regulatory bodies if required by law, court order, or other legal processes. This could include situations involving fraud prevention, intellectual property protection, or compliance with government regulations.

Important to Note: We will never sell or share your information with third parties for marketing
purposes without your explicit consent.

We prioritize data security and have measures in place to ensure your information is protected
with the highest standards.

8. Keeping Your Information Safe

We take the security of your information very seriously and implement robust measures to
protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures
include:

Technical safeguards: We utilize industry-standard security practices and technologies like encryption and access controls to secure your information electronically.
Organizational protocols: We ensure that only authorized personnel have access to your information and that it’s handled appropriately.
Regular reviews: We continuously evaluate and improve our security measures to adapt to evolving threats and maintain the highest level of protection.

While we strive for comprehensive security, it’s important to remember that no website is foolproof. However, we are committed to taking all reasonable precautions to safeguard your information and will notify you in the unlikely event of a data breach that affects your personal data.

9. Your Rights and Choices

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) empowers you with certain rights regarding
your personal information. Here’s a breakdown of these rights:

Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Rectification: You can request us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data we have on file.
Erasure: Under certain circumstances, you have the right to request the deletion of your personal information.
Restriction: You can choose to limit the ways we use your personal information.
Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your information for specific purposes, such as marketing communications.
Data Portability: You can request us to provide a copy of your personal information in a structured and commonly used format, allowing you to transfer it to another service provider.

Exercising your rights:

To exercise any of these rights, simply contact us at info@branchworks.io. We will respond
promptly to your inquiries and requests in accordance with GDPR regulations.

10. Protecting Children’s Privacy

At Branchworks, we are committed to protecting the privacy of children. Our website is not directed towards, nor do we knowingly collect personal information from, children under the age of 16.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child may have provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at info@branchworks.io. We will take appropriate steps to investigate and, if necessary, remove the information from our systems.

11. Keeping You Informed: Changes to this Policy

We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by:

Posting the revised Policy on our website: The updated policy will be readily available on our website with a clear change log highlighting modifications made.
Sending you an email notification (if you have provided your consent): If you have opted- in to receive communication from us, we may send you an alert about the updated policy via email.

Staying informed:

We encourage you to review this Policy periodically for any updates. You can always check the “Last Updated” date at the top of the page to identify any recent changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Policy or your privacy rights, feel free to contact us:
Email: info@branchworks.io
Company: Branchworks Consulting Ltd.