Introduction
Anantha BV ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website anantha.be, use our services, or interact with us.
This Privacy Policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Belgian privacy laws.
Your Rights: As a data subject under GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and object to processing of your personal data.
1. Data Controller
Anantha BV
Belgium
Email: info@anantha.be
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, company name, and job title
- Communication Data: Content of messages, emails, or other communications you send to us
- Consultation Booking Information: Information provided when booking a consultation through Calendly
- Professional Information: Business needs, industry sector, and other relevant business information
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring website
- Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: See our Cookie Policy below
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Provide Services: To deliver consulting services, respond to inquiries, and communicate with you
- Business Operations: To manage our business relationships and client engagements
- Improve Services: To understand how our services are used and improve user experience
- Marketing: To send newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (with your consent)
- Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
- Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you have given explicit consent for specific purposes
- Contract Performance: When processing is necessary to perform a contract with you
- Legitimate Interests: When we have a legitimate business interest (e.g., improving services, marketing)
- Legal Obligation: When required by law
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:
5.1 Service Providers
- Hosting Services: Vercel (website hosting)
- Appointment Scheduling: Calendly
- Email Services: Email service providers for communications
- Analytics: Website analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics, if applicable)
5.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect our rights and safety.
5.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
6. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
- Privacy Shield certification (where applicable)
- Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
- Client Data: Retained for the duration of the business relationship plus 7 years (for legal and accounting purposes)
- Marketing Data: Retained until you withdraw consent or unsubscribe
- Website Analytics: Typically retained for 14-26 months
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to Restriction: Limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior processing)
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@anantha.be.
9. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our website.
9.1 Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
9.2 Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., LinkedIn, Calendly). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
11. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Secure hosting infrastructure
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security assessments
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date
- Sending an email notification (for material changes)
Your continued use of our services after changes indicates acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Anantha BV
Email: info@anantha.be
Website: https://anantha.be
15. Supervisory Authority
If you believe we have not addressed your concerns adequately, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority:
Data Protection Authority (APD/GBA)
Rue de la Presse 35, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Website: https://www.dataprotectionauthority.be
16. Consent
By using our website and services, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy. For certain activities (e.g., marketing communications), we will seek your explicit consent.