DeskFlex Personal Data Policy
DeskFlex Inc. collects the very basic personal data of its users and clients via direct contact and web forms submission and is responsible for ensuring that your data is handled according to applicable laws. This personal data policy is valid from 25 May 2018.
Using DeskFlex service implies that you have read and agreed to our Personal Data Policy. Accepting the DeskFlex Personal Data Policy is voluntary and will allow DeskFlex to view, store and process your data. You will be unable to use the DeskFlex service without submitting the required personal data.
This Personal Data Policy applies to all DeskFlex users regardless of what device type you are using to access our services. Personal Identifiable Data that we collect includes the information you choose to submit at the time of contact.
Processing of Personal Data
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
DeskFlex collects and handles the personal data of EU users in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws. General Data Protection Regulation as of 25 May 2018 is applicable in all EU states to help companies deal with transparency on how personal identifiable data can be collected and processed. The main focus of the General Data Protection Regulation is individuals’ right to protection of their personal data.
Types of Data We Collect
Personal Data
While using our service, we collect certain personal information that may be used to identify you or contact you for communication. The personal information we collect may include, but is not limited to:
- Email address
- First name and last name
- Phone number
- Office Address, State, Province, ZIP/Postal code, City
Information Collected while Using the Application
While using our service by or through a mobile device, we may ask you to give access permissions to above mentioned personal information. All the above stated information is only collected to provide, improve, customize features of our services. The collected data is only used for the stated purpose. The collected information may be retained in the company’s server for specific time period. We ask for access permission to the user’s personal information at the commencement of the service.
Tracking Technologies and Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our service and store certain information. Tracking technologies used are beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and improve and analyze our service. The technologies we use may include:
- Cookies or Browser Cookies. A cookie is a small file placed on Your Device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all Cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, You may not be able to use some parts of our service. Unless you have adjusted your browser setting to refuse cookies, our service may use Cookies.
- Flash Cookies. Certain features of our service may use local stored objects (or Flash cookies) to collect and store information about your preferences or your activity on our service. Flash Cookies are not managed by the same browser settings as those used for Browser Cookies.
- Our website can detect user location, OS version, device, country and IP detail while connecting on chat with a representative to get help. This information is only being used to provide best experience of the service.
Cookies can be “Persistent” or “Session” Cookies. Persistent Cookies remain on your personal computer or mobile device when you go offline, while Session Cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.
Purpose of and support for processing
DeskFlex may use Personal Data for the following purposes:
To provide, maintain, and improve our service: it also includes the monitoring pages, date, time, and location while using our service.
To manage your Account: We use your Personal Data for maintaining and managing service subscriptions. The Personal Data collected lets you access the premium features and functionalities.
For the performance of a contract: Your personal information is used in the process of development, compliance, and undertaking of the delivery of service contract with the company.
To contact You: The email address and the phone number may be used to contact the user for communication, send notifications, news, and updates to keep the user in touch with the necessary information (i.e., Security updates, information related to new features, and contract expiry or update).
To provide the User with the latest updates in service policies, news, special offers, and support service. The user can anytime opt not to receive any of this information from application settings.
To manage Your Service requests: Your personal information may be used to provide you service support or service for registered users.
For business transfers: In case of a merger, restructuring, dissolution, sale, transfer, bankruptcy, or liquidation of the company, we may transfer all or part of our assets to the partner/ buyer. All users’ personal information for delivery of service at the time of transfer will also be transferred to the acquiring company as a part of the asset transfer.
For other purposes: The personal information of the user may be used for analytical purposes. Such analysis is carried out to determine the customer choice, trends, and effectiveness of our service updates. We use the results to improve the service standards to enhance customer experience.
We may disclose your personal information outside the company under the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: We are using third-party service for certain features and functionalities. The personal information collected may be disclosed to our service providers according to the terms and conditions of the service contract.
- For business transfers: The user’s personal information can be transferred or shared to the partner companies in case of merger, sale, or acquisition.
- With Affiliates: For the purpose of delivery of service or certain functionalities, we may share the user’s Personal Information with our affiliated partners, subsidiaries, or companies under a joint venture. Any data disclosure is strictly restricted to the terms and conditions of data use communicated in this privacy policy.
- With business partners: User Personal Information may be shared with our business partner only to provide certain services or features.
- With Your consent: The Personal information collected with the access permissions may be disclosed or shared for any purpose with the User’s due consent to do so.
Retention of Your Personal Data
DeskFlex uses the company’s servers or your device to store log files necessary for the delivery of service. All the data collected with the user’s permission or while using the service is retained as long as the user has a registered account with us. When a client quits using our service, we delete all the related personal information and usage data within a specific time period. We only retain crucial data for our legal obligations, resolving disputes, and legal agreements and policies.
Your Rights as a Data Subject
You have rights as a data subject. These rights are:
- The right to be informed. We must inform you how we will use your personal data through our privacy policy and disclose how your data will be used each time we collect it.
- The right of access. You have the right to access your data that we hold. This is called a subject access request. We must respond to your request within one month. To request access to your data, please email privacy@deskflex.com. It is beneficial if you tell us what of your personal data you are seeking.
- The right to rectification. If you think the data we hold on you is incorrect, let us know so we can update it. You can do this by using any contact method provided at the end of this Personal Data Policy.
- The right to erasure. You have the right to request that we delete your data. We will do so, provided that we do not have a compelling reason for keeping it. To request this, please email privacy@deskflex.com.
- The right to restrict processing. You can change your communication preferences (therefore restricting how we communicate with you) by using any contact method provided at the end of this Personal Data Policy. There are also certain other circumstances in which you can suppress the processing of your personal data. To request this, please email privacy@deskflex.com.
- The right to data portability. You can obtain and reuse your personal data for your purposes across different services. To request this, please email privacy@deskflex.com.
- The right to object. DeskFlex does not use personal data for direct marketing and automated decision-making.
At DeskFlex, we are committed to upholding your rights as a data subject. If you think we have not done so, don’t hesitate to get in touch with privacy@deskflex.com.
Transfer of Your Personal Data
User Personal Information is not transferred and disclosed to any 3rd party. Personal data is only being stored in EU region and not transferred to any other country outside the EU.
Security of Your Personal Data
DeskFlex respects the privacy of our users’ personal information. Under no circumstances is it disclosed to any company or used for any purpose that is not stated in our Personal Data Policy. We use sophisticated data transmission techniques to provide 100% secure data transmission over local and public networks.
DeskFlex uses industry-standard efforts to safeguard the confidentiality of your Personal Identifiable Data, such as firewalls and SSL (secure socket layers). We make every effort to protect the loss, misuse, and alteration of the information under our control. However, data transmission over the internet is inherently insecure, and we cannot guarantee the security of data sent over the internet.
Data Security
DeskFlex takes appropriate technical and organisational steps to ensure the security of personal data. DeskFlex ensure that appropriate protection and security measures are taken against unlawful or unauthorised processing of personal data, and against the accidental loss of, or damage to all personal data.
External Processors
DeskFlex ensures that data processed by external processors, for example, service providers, Cloud services including storage, websites etc. are compliant with this policy and the relevant legislation.
Data Breach
DeskFlex has a process in place about data breach including reporting of the data breach within 72 hours to the relevant authority or client.
Reseller
Tillerstack GmbH is our reseller in EU and compliant with this policy and the relevant legislation.
Amendments to Our Policy
The company’s privacy policy may be changed or updated at any time when considered necessary. We will communicate the changes and updates to all active users via the contact information provided. You can also check the latest Privacy Policy by visiting our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding DeskFlex Personal data policy, you can contact data inspector via email: privacy@deskflex.com
