Privacy and Cookie Policies
Privacy Policy – GlobeAssure Certification
At GlobeAssure Certification, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. This Privacy Policy explains the personal data we collect, how we process it, and the rights you have regarding your information.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Contact details (e.g., name, email address, phone number, postal address)
- Business information (e.g., company name, industry, job title)
- Payment details (e.g., credit card or billing information) when you make purchases through our website
- Communications (e.g., messages sent via forms, live chat, or email)
- Website usage data (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited, cookies and tracking data)
2. Legal Bases for Processing
Under GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases to process your personal data:
- Contractual necessity – to provide products, services, and support you request
- Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Legitimate interests – to improve our services, prevent fraud, and ensure website security
- Consent – where required, such as for marketing communications or non-essential cookies
3. How We Use Your Data
We process personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide and deliver services or products you request
- To process payments and manage transactions
- To communicate with you about inquiries, orders, or account matters
- To send newsletters, promotional offers, and marketing communications (only if you have consented; you may withdraw consent at any time)
- To analyze, improve, and optimize our website and services
- To meet legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations
4. Data Sharing & Transfers
We may share your personal data with:
- Service providers and partners (e.g., payment processors, logistics companies, laboratories, inspection agencies, certification bodies) who process data on our behalf
- Regulators and law enforcement authorities where required by law
- Other third parties with your consent or at your direction
If we transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent protections.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. After this period, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
6. Data Security
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the internet is completely secure.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access – request a copy of your personal data
- Right to rectification – correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) – request deletion of your data where legally permissible
- Right to restriction of processing – request limited use of your data
- Right to data portability – receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format and transfer it to another controller
- Right to object – object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
- Right to withdraw consent – where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw at any time
To exercise your rights, please contact us (see section 9). You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA).
8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality, analyze usage, and improve services. Essential cookies are necessary for site operation; non-essential cookies (such as analytics and marketing) are only used with your consent.
You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie management tool.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us:
📧 info@globeassure.com
🌐 www.globeassure.com
If you are located in the EU/EEA, you may also contact your local Data Protection Authority (DPA) if you believe your rights have been infringed.
Cookie Policy – GlobeAssure Certification
This Cookie Policy explains how GlobeAssure Certification (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on www.globeassure.com. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you change your cookie preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us provide essential functionality, improve performance, and deliver a better browsing experience.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies – temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies – remain on your device until deleted or expire automatically
- First-party cookies – set directly by Globe Assure
- Third-party cookies – set by external services (e.g., analytics providers)
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
- Required for website functionality and security
- Enable access to secure areas and essential features
- Cannot be disabled in our systems
b) Performance & Analytics Cookies
- Help us understand how visitors use our website
- Collect data such as page visits, traffic sources, and browsing patterns
- Used only with your consent
c) Functional Cookies
- Allow us to remember your preferences (e.g., language, region)
- Enhance user experience by personalizing website content
d) Marketing & Advertising Cookies
- Track browsing activity across websites
- Used to deliver personalized ads and measure campaign effectiveness
- Set by us or third-party advertising partners
- Used only with your consent
3. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we rely on:
- Legitimate interest for strictly necessary cookies (essential for website operation)
- Consent for performance, functional, and marketing cookies (you can withdraw at any time)
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control cookies in the following ways:
- Cookie Banner/Settings: When visiting our site, you can accept or reject non-essential cookies.
- Browser Settings: You may block or delete cookies through your browser controls.
- Withdrawal of Consent: You can change your preferences at any time by visiting our cookie settings page.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact website functionality or performance.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services such as Google Analytics or other analytics/advertising providers. These third parties may place cookies on your device to collect information in line with their own privacy and cookie policies.
6. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or business practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “last updated” date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
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