Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 22, 2025

Genius Systems (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you interact with our website, www.geniussystems.biz, or use our products and services. We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

a. Information You Provide to Us

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and physical address.
  • Business Information: Company name, business type, and relevant details for providing services.
  • Payment Information: Billing details for purchases (processed via secure third-party payment processors).

b. Information We Collect Automatically

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device details.
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the site, and interaction with features.
  • Cookies: Data collected through cookies and similar technologies (see Section 9).

c. Information from Third Parties

  • Data from publicly available sources or third parties if relevant to providing our services.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  1. To Provide Services: Deliver IT products, software solutions, and services to Small and Medium Enterprises, Freelancers, and Solopreneurs.
  2. To Improve User Experience: Customize content, improve website functionality, and enhance user interactions.
  3. To Communicate: Send service updates, promotional materials, and respond to inquiries.
  4. To Comply with Legal Obligations: Meet our legal and regulatory requirements.
  5. For Security and Fraud Prevention: Safeguard our systems, users, and data from unauthorized access and fraudulent activity.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your information under these circumstances:

  1. With Service Providers: Trusted third parties that assist in delivering our services, such as payment processors and cloud storage providers.
  2. Legal Requirements: When required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
  3. Business Transfers: In case of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

4. Data Storage and Retention

  • Storage Location: Your data is stored on secure servers located within the European Economic Area (EEA) or other regions with adequate data protection laws.
  • Retention Period: We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

5. Security Measures

We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

  • Encryption of data during transmission and storage.
  • Regular security audits and updates.
  • Access controls to restrict unauthorized personnel.

While we strive to ensure the highest level of security, no method of data transmission or storage is entirely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights Under the GDPR

As a data subject, you have the following rights:

  1. Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
  2. Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  3. Erasure: Request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
  4. Restriction: Restrict the processing of your data in specific cases.
  5. Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  6. Objection: Object to data processing for direct marketing or legitimate interests.
  7. Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent for processing your data at any time.
  8. Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected].

7. International Data Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as:

  • Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs).
  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
  • Adequacy decisions by the European Commission.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review the privacy policies of these websites.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze website traffic. By using our site, you consent to the use of cookies. You can manage your preferences through your browser settings.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices. The updated version will be posted on our website with the revised effective date.

11. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Genius Systems
Email: [email protected]

Thank you for trusting Genius Systems with your data. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle your personal information.