Privacy Policy
Please read this Privacy Notice and Policy (“Policy”) carefully. It applies to all information PA Team Software Consulting Ltd and its affiliates (collectively “Company”, “we”, or “us”) collects from you through its website: www.pateam.co (collectively “Platform”).
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Privacy Policy
This Policy outlines the types of Personal Information that we gather about individuals, how we collect and make use of such data, including saving, processing and sharing the data with third parties.
You are aware that your Personal Information, may be stored on Company’s database and you are not under any statutory or contractual obligation to provide us with your Personal Information. If you do not want us to collect, use, or share your information in the ways described in this Policy, you should not access or use the Platform. If you do not provide us with your Personal Information as set out in this Policy, we may not be able to let you use the Platform.
By accessing or using the Platform, you expressly acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Policy and that we will collect, use and share your Personal Information with third parties in accordance with the provisions of this Policy.
By using the Platform, you further acknowledge and agree that we will process and use your Personal Information in different countries around the world. Please be aware that the privacy laws and standards in certain countries may differ from those that apply in the country in which you reside.
1. What is Personal Information?
2. Information Collected on the Platform
2.1 We collect Information you provide to us such as full name, address, telephone number, mobile number, e-mail address, any information and any other personal information you upload or make available on the Platform.
2.2 If you provide Personal Information regarding third parties, you undertake and declare that you obtained third parties’ explicit consent to the provisions of this Policy.
2.3 Whenever you use the Platform, we and anyone on our behalf may automatically collect usage information. When we refer to cookies, we also mean other technologies that collect information (“Cookies”). Please refer to our Cookie Policy (under section 5 below) for further information.
3. How We Use your Personal Information
When you access or use the Platform, we collect, use, share, and otherwise process your Personal Information as described in this Policy. We will use Personal Information and other information we collect through the Platform:
3.1 to provide, operate, and maintain the Platform, the services and information you request.
3.2 to improve, personalize, and expand our website and services.
3.3 to target personalized campaigns including via LinkedIn.
3.4 to contact you including about your use of the Platform;
3.5 to operate, manage and maintain the Platform;
3.6 to respond to your emails, questions, comments and support issues;
3.7 to monitor and analyze usage information and otherwise measure the effectiveness of the Platform;
3.8 to send you updates, security alerts, and support and administrative messages, to detect and prevent fraud, and to otherwise facilitate your use of, and our administration and operation of, the Platform.
3.9 to review job applications;
3.10 for the purposes of maintaining and enhancing the accuracy of our users data;
3.11 for the purposes of internal business operations and compliance with the Company policies and procedures, including those related to audits, account management and information system management;
3.12 for the purposes of resolving disputes, conducting internal investigations;
3.13 to comply with applicable laws and regulations, including in connection with legal proceedings, court orders, and governmental inquiries.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your Personal Information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
(a) Consent;
(b) Contractual necessity;
(c) Compliance with legal obligations;
(d) Legitimate business interests, including improving our Platform, ensuring security, and preventing fraud, provided such interests are not overridden by your rights.
You may opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link or contacting us directly.
4. What Personal Information do we share with third parties?
We may share your Personal Information with third parties in the following circumstances:
4.1 Third Parties Providing the Platform and services on Our Behalf.
We may share your Personal Information with third parties that perform services on our behalf, such as companies that host or operate the Platform and the services; provide IT service, legal advisers, accountants, data analysis, marketing services, etc.
4.2 Legal Disclosure
We may transfer and disclose information, including your Personal Information, to third parties to comply with any legal obligation; at the request of governmental authorities conducting an investigation or otherwise requiring disclosure (including without limitation to meet law enforcement requirements and for the purposes of national security); to verify or enforce our Terms of Service; or to otherwise protect the rights, property, safety, or security of us, the public and/or other users of the Platform.
4.3 Business Transfers
We may also share your Personal Information with our affiliated entities, and such entities may use your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. As we continue to develop our business, we may sell or purchase assets. If another entity acquires us or all or a portion of our assets, Personal Information and any other information that we have collected through the Platform may be disclosed to such entity as part of the due diligence process, and will be transferred to such entity as one of the transferred assets. Also, if any bankruptcy or reorganization proceeding is brought by or against us, all such information may be considered an asset of ours, and as such, may be sold or transferred to third parties.
4.4 Prevention
We may disclose Personal Information where such disclosure is necessary and proportionate to:
(a) prevent fraud, security threats, or technical issues;
(b) protect the rights, property, or safety of the Company, users, or third parties; and
(c) comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
4.5 Mobile Information and Messaging Data
No mobile information (including phone numbers) will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All other categories of Personal Information exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; such information will not be shared with any third parties under any circumstances.
5. Our use of Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies in accordance with applicable laws. Where required, we will obtain your prior consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. You may manage or withdraw your consent at any time through your browser settings or the cookie preference tool available on the Platform.
“When you first visit our Platform, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can modify your preferences at any time through the ‘Cookie Settings’ link located in the footer of our Platform or by adjusting your browser settings. Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
The Platform uses cookies to facilitate and personalise your browsing experience; by browsing the Platform, the user agrees to the use of cookies in compliance with this policy. There are several categories of cookies:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These Cookies are essential to enable you to navigate and use the features of the Platform. Without these Cookies, you may not be able to take full advantage of our services or features such as logging in or filling in forms. The Platform will not perform as smoothly for you as we would like. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
List of Strictly Necessary Cookies:
| Name | Term | Description |
| PHPSESSID | Expires when the user closes their browser | This is a session cookie used by PHP to identify a user’s session on the website. It is essential for the website to function properly, as it maintains the state of the user’s session. |
| aws-waf-token | 4 Days | This cookie is used by AWS Web Application Firewall to protect the site from malicious traffic. It is necessary for security purposes. |
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the Platform to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation by remembering choices you make (such as your username or ID, language preference, or the area or region you are in). They may also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized, and they cannot track your browsing activity on other Websites. If you do not allow these cookies, then some or all of these services may not function properly.
List of Functionality Cookies:
| Name | Term | Description |
| cookie_notice_accepted | 30 Days | This cookie is used to remember if the user has accepted the cookie notice, ensuring that the notice is not shown again on subsequent visits. It enhances the user experience by remembering their preferences. |
| wp_lang | Expires when the user closes their browser | This cookie is used by WordPress to store the language preference of a user |
Performance/Statistics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular, see how visitors move around the site, and whether they clicked on a link. This lets us know where we are doing well, and where we can improve, as well as making sure the pages load quickly and display properly. Information collected includes, for example, the Internet browsers and operating systems used, the domain name of the Platform previously visited, the number of visits, average duration of visit, and pages viewed.
List of Performance/Statistics Cookies:
| Name | Term | Description |
| Hubspot | 13 months | Used to integrate the page with our HubSpot Instance |
| LinkedIn Insight | 30 days | collect information about campaigns and website retargeting |
| Google Analytics | 24 months | collect information about statistics/interactions and more |
| wordpress_test_cookie: | Expires when the user closes their browser | This cookie is used by WordPress to check if cookies are enabled in the browser. While it is not directly used for performance or statistics, it helps ensure that other cookies can function properly. |
6. Retention
We retain Personal Information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including for legal, regulatory, contractual, accounting, or reporting requirements. In determining retention periods, we consider the nature, sensitivity, and purpose of the data, as well as applicable legal requirements. Where Personal Information is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
7. How We Protect Personal Information
8. International Operations
9. Your Rights as Data Subject
As a data subject, you have various rights in relation to your Personal Data. In particular, you have the following rights:
9.1 The right to review, correct, and request deletion of your personal information.
9.2 The right to request access to the personal information that Company has about you;
9.3 The right to rectify or correct any personal information that is inaccurate or incomplete;
9.4 The right to request a copy of your personal information in electronic format so that you can transmit the data to third parties, or to request that Company directly transfer your information to third parties;
9.5 The right to object to the processing of your personal information for marketing and other purposes;
9.6 The right to erasure of your personal information when it is no longer needed for the purposes for which you provided it, as well as the right to restriction of processing of your personal information to certain limited purposes where erasure is not possible;
9.7 The right to withdraw consent at any time (where relevant);
9.8 The right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
Please note that the above rights are not absolute and that they can be subject to specific legal requirements or exemptions and/or applicable laws.
There is no charge for the provision of the information, following your request, except in circumstances where the request is manifestly unfounded, repetitive, or excessive. Alternatively, we may refuse to comply with your request in these circumstances.
To exercise your rights, you may contact us using the details provided below. We may require verification of your identity before processing your request. We will respond in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
10. Updates to Our Policy
11. External Links
12. Children’s Privacy
13. Contact Us
If you have any concerns, requests or questions about this Policy or about how we process your Personal Information please contact us at privacy@pateam.co.