Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Birchoryn collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards information when you visit our website or use our services. This is a general draft provided for informational purposes and should be reviewed against your specific operational practices and applicable law before publication.

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1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following categories in order to operate and improve Birchoryn:

• Information you provide directly Name, email address, and any details submitted through contact forms, sign-up flows, or correspondence with our team.
• Account and usage data Information generated as you interact with our platform, including login activity, feature usage, and preferences you configure within your account.
• Technical and device data IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, and general location inferred from network information.
• Cookies and similar technologies Data collected through cookies, local storage, and comparable tools used to remember settings and understand site performance.

2. How We Use Information

Information collected is used for the following purposes:

• Service delivery To provide, maintain, and operate the features and functionality of Birchoryn, including account access and data processing.
• Communication To respond to enquiries, send administrative notices, and, where permitted, share updates relevant to your use of our services.
• Improvement and analytics To understand how our website and platform are used so we can identify issues and refine functionality over time.
• Security and fraud prevention To detect, investigate, and prevent unauthorised access, misuse, or activity that violates our terms.
• Legal compliance To meet obligations under applicable law, respond to lawful requests, and enforce our agreements.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable data protection law requires a legal basis for processing personal data, we rely on one or more of the following: performance of a contract with you, your consent, our legitimate interests in operating and improving our services, and compliance with legal obligations. Where processing relies on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time through the means described in this policy or by contacting us directly.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate core site functions, remember preferences, and understand aggregate usage patterns. You can configure your browser to refuse some or all cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being set. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the availability or functionality of certain features on our website.

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers With third parties who perform functions on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, or communication tools, under appropriate confidentiality and data protection obligations.
• Legal and safety reasons Where disclosure is required to comply with law, respond to valid legal process, or protect the rights, property, or safety of Birchoryn, our users, or others.
• Business transfers In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganisation, or sale of assets, subject to appropriate safeguards for personal data.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements, or to resolve disputes and enforce our agreements. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and the purpose for which it was collected.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International Data Transfers

If personal information is transferred across borders, we take steps intended to ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection requirements and that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect the information consistent with this policy.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, which may include the ability to:

• Access Request confirmation of whether we process your personal information and obtain a copy of that data.
• Correction Request that inaccurate or incomplete personal information be corrected or updated.
• Deletion Request deletion of personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Objection and restriction Object to or request restriction of certain processing activities, including for direct marketing purposes.
• Portability Request a copy of certain personal information in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this policy. We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete it.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through the details provided on our website or by writing to our registered address listed in the footer of this site.