Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 25, 2024
Algeria Business Bay ("ABB," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our Services.
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
1.1 Information You Provide
- •Account information: name, email address, country, and profile details you provide when registering on Circle.so.
- •Verification documents: student ID for Scholar Access tier (used only for verification purposes).
- •Communication data: messages you send us, feedback, and survey responses.
- •Content you create: posts, comments, and other content you share in the Community.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
- •Usage data: pages visited, features used, time spent on the platform, and interaction with content.
- •Device information: browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers.
- •Cookies and similar technologies: to improve user experience and analyze usage patterns.
1.3 Information from Third Parties
- •Payment information: collected and processed by Circle.so. We do not directly collect or store your payment card details.
2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
- •To provide and maintain our Services, including account management, event access, and newsletter delivery.
- •To communicate with you about your membership, updates, events, and relevant content.
- •To improve our Services based on usage patterns and feedback.
- •To verify eligibility for special pricing (e.g., student verification).
- •To enforce our Terms of Service and Community Rules.
- •To comply with legal obligations.
3. DATA SHARING
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
We may share information with:
- •Circle.so: As our community hosting and payment processing platform.
- •Service providers: Who help us operate our Services (e.g., email providers, analytics tools).
- •Legal authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.
Other members can see your public profile information and content you post in the Community.
4. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY
- •Your data is stored on secure servers operated by Circle.so and our hosting providers.
- •We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information.
- •While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
5. DATA RETENTION
- •We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide Services.
- •After account deletion, we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
6. YOUR RIGHTS
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- •Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- •Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- •Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
- •Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service.
- •Objection: Object to certain processing of your data.
To exercise these rights, contact us at: hello@algeriabusinessbay.com
7. GDPR COMPLIANCE (EU/EEA Users)
- •If you are located in the EU/EEA, we process your data based on: legitimate interests in providing our Services; performance of our contract with you; your consent where applicable; compliance with legal obligations.
- •You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
8. COOKIES
- •Our Website Portal uses cookies to enhance your experience and analyze site traffic.
- •You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect functionality.
9. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our Services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes via email.
11. CONTACT US
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights: Email: hello@algeriabusinessbay.com