Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Scarlett Technologies ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly:

• Contact information (name, email, phone number, company name)
• Financial information (for consultation and service purposes)
• Messages and communications with our team
• Account information (if you create an account for our services)

Information Collected Automatically:

• IP address and browser type
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website information
• Device information and operating system

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our services
• To respond to your inquiries and customer service requests
• To send administrative information and service updates
• To process financial consulting and fractional CFO engagements
• To compile aggregated statistical data about site usage
• To comply with legal obligations and tax requirements
• To prevent fraudulent transactions and enhance security

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data on the following legal bases:

• Consent: Where you have explicitly consented
• Contract: To perform services you've requested
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and website

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist us (accountants, cloud providers, email services)
• When required by law or legal process
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• With your consent for a specific purpose

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Typically:

• Contact information from inquiries: retained for 2 years
• Client engagement data: retained for 7 years (per tax regulations)
• Website analytics: retained for 26 months

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate data
• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications
• Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at consult@scarletttechnologies.com.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure password policies
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These tools help us:

• Remember your preferences
• Analyze website usage patterns
• Improve website functionality

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may limit some website functionality.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States and Zambia. By providing your information to us, you consent to such transfers.

12. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information promptly.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. Your continued use of our website constitutes your acceptance of these changes.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: