Privacy Policy
Introduction
This privacy statement provides a clear understanding of what personal information we collect from you, how we utilize this information, and with whom we share it. Additionally, it outlines your rights regarding your personal data and provides contact details for any further inquiries or information you may need. This Privacy Statement was last updated in January 2024.
Edmond's Advisory Services Ltd. reserves the right to make changes to this Privacy Statement at its discretion. Any significant updates to our privacy practices will be clearly stated here to keep you informed about the information we gather and how it is utilized. It's important to note that our website might include links to external websites that are not subject to this Privacy Statement. Edmond's Advisory Services Ltd. cannot be held accountable for the privacy policies of these third-party sites we link to. We strongly recommend that you review the privacy policies of these external sites before sharing any personal information on them.
Information we collect
As we provide services to you or our clients and carry out due diligence checks related to our services (or discuss potential services), we may collect or receive personal information about you. This personal information may also be acquired when you use this website or engage in digital interactions with us.
The acquisition of such personal information can occur in various ways. You may provide it to us directly, for instance, by filling out a form on our website. It could also come from third parties, such as your employer, advisor, or service providers we utilize to facilitate our business operations. Additionally, personal information may be collected because it is publicly available. Furthermore, we may collect or receive personal information through observation or inference based on how you interact with us and others. When you use this website to ensure its effective operation, we, and/or our service providers, may utilize cookies (small text files stored in your browser) and web beacons, which could collect personal information.
The personal information we collect or obtain depends on the specific purpose for processing it and may encompass, but is not confined to, the following categories: your name, age, date of birth, email address, home address, country of residence, details about your lifestyle and social circumstances (e.g., hobbies), information related to your employment and education (such as your employer, job title, and education history), your contributions on blogs, forums, wikis, and other social media services we offer, your IP address, browser type and language, access times, particulars of complaints, your usage of our products and services, and your preferred methods of interaction with us, among other similar data.
In addition to the above, the personal information we collect may also include what are often termed 'sensitive' or 'special categories' of personal information. This might entail information regarding your gender, dietary requirements (for example, when Edmond's Advisory Services Ltd. provides lunch during a meeting), family circumstances (such as marital status and dependents), financial and tax-related details, and health information (to facilitate necessary accommodations in our buildings, products, and services),
The specific types of personal information and sensitive personal information we collect can vary based on legal requirements, the nature of the services we provide to you or our clients, and your usage of our website. When we receive personal information from other sources about you, we take measures to ensure that the entity providing such information (the "Transferor") complies with relevant privacy laws and regulations pertaining to your data. This may involve the Transferor notifying you about the data collection (and related matters) and obtaining any necessary consent for us to process your personal information in accordance with this privacy statement.
We recognize the importance of safeguarding children's privacy. Our website and services are not designed for, nor do we intentionally target, children. It is not our policy to intentionally process information about children.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We will only share your personally identifiable information with other organizations when we have obtained your explicit consent to do so. However, in cases where the law mandates disclosure, we may share personal information without your consent. In such instances, our disclosure will be strictly limited to what is legally obligated.
How We Utilize Your Personal Information
Use of Personal Information for Client Services
We will employ your personal information to deliver services to you or our clients. In doing so, we may use your personal information in the course of communications related to these services. Such communication may involve you, our client, and any third parties appointed by the client to collaborate with us, our service providers, and relevant authorities. Additionally, we may use your personal information for conducting due diligence checks pertaining to these services.
Given the diverse array of services we offer our clients, the manner in which we use personal information in connection with our services varies. For instance, we might use personal information for:
Assisting a client's employees in managing their tax matters when working abroad.
Conducting audits or similar activities involving a client's employees and customers.
Implementing new human resources or customer relationship management systems for a client.
Supporting a client during a forensic investigation.
Use of Personal Information in the Operation of Our Business:
Your personal information may also be utilized for the following purposes or activities related to the operation of our business:
Complying with applicable legal or regulatory requirements.
Responding to requests and communications from competent authorities.
Managing client account opening and other administrative processes.
Conducting financial accounting, invoicing, and risk analysis.
Maintaining client relationships, which may involve sending you thought leadership or information about our products and services, seeking feedback on services, conducting market research, and managing our customer relationship processes.
Supporting business development, such as using testimonials from a client's employees with their permission in our business development materials.
Recruitment purposes for prospective Edmond's Advisory Services Ltd. employees, partners, and contractors, as well as managing employment, partnership, and contractor relationships.
Engaging professional advisors, including lawyers, accountants, and consultants to support our services.
Employing data analytics to gain a better understanding of your interactions with us.
Protecting the rights of both ourselves, our clients, and our service providers.
Use of Personal Information Collected via Our Website
In addition to the aforementioned business-related purposes, we may also utilize personal information collected through our website:
Managing and enhancing our website.
Customizing the content on our website to offer you a more personalized experience and highlight information about our products and services that may be of interest to you.
Handling and responding to any requests submitted through our website.
Protection of Your Personal Information
We employ a comprehensive set of physical, electronic, and managerial safeguards to ensure the security, accuracy, and currency of your personal information. These measures encompass, but are not limited to:
Education and Training: Providing relevant staff with education and training to ensure they understand and comply with our privacy obligations when handling personal information.
Access Control: Implementing administrative and technical controls to restrict access to personal information strictly on a "need-to-know" basis.
Technological Security Measures: Utilizing technological security measures such as firewalls, multi-factor authentication, encryption, and anti-virus software.
Physical Security Measures: Employing physical security measures, such as requiring staff to use security passes for access to our premises.
While we implement appropriate security measures once we receive your personal information, it's important to note that the transmission of data over the internet, including via email, is never entirely immune to security risks. We make every effort to protect personal information, but we cannot guarantee the absolute security of data transmitted to us or by us.
Retaining Your Personal Information
The duration for which we retain your personal information is determined by the longest of the following periods:
The duration necessary for the relevant activity or services.
Any retention period mandated by legal or professional standards.
The conclusion of the period during which litigation or investigations related to the services might potentially arise.
Compliance with Edmond's Advisory Services Ltd.'s internal retention policies or practices, which may vary based on the nature of the information held.
Furthermore, any duplicates of personal information stored in our electronic backups will be deleted in accordance with the regular lifecycle of those backups.
Your Rights
You possess various rights concerning your personal information. These rights may vary depending on your location and the applicable laws governing the processing of your personal information. To the extent permitted by applicable law, you have the right to:
Confirm whether we are processing your personal information and request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Request specific details about how we process your personal information.
Ask us to update or correct the personal information we have about you if you believe it to be inaccurate or incomplete.
Request the deletion of certain personal information we hold about you, or request restrictions on how we use such personal information.
Request the de-indexing or cessation of the dissemination of certain personal information that may be included on our websites.
Withdraw consent for our processing of your personal information (where such processing is based on consent).
To exercise any of these rights or if you have any questions about how we handle your personal information, please contact us via email at efarah@edmondsadvisory.com.
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For more details on how we handle your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Edmond’s Advisory Services Ltd. reserves the right to update or modify this Cookie Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the website after such modifications will constitute your acknowledgment and acceptance of the revised policy.
Date of Last Update: January 2024.