Effective Date: 10/11/2026
Last Updated: 9/6/2025
At QEE, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal and business information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or engage our professional services.
By accessing our site or using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Contact Details: name, email address, phone number, and job title
- Business Information: company name, sector, location, audit or consulting requirements
- Service-Related Data: information you provide during service engagements, such as risk documentation, financial records, or technical audits
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and site usage logs
- Communication Data: emails, inquiries, meeting notes, or service-related messages
We do not collect sensitive personal information, such as religious data or health information, unless required by law or explicitly authorized.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Deliver and manage our professional services
- Communicate with you about proposals, reports, and support
- Respond to inquiries and service requests
- Improve our website and internal processes
- Comply with regulatory and legal obligations
We do not sell or rent your personal data under any circumstances.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Alignment)
We process your data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent: when you voluntarily provide data, such as through forms
- Contractual Obligation: to fulfill service agreements or proposals
- Legal Compliance: when required by law, regulation, or professional standards
- Legitimate Interest: to improve our services and manage client relationships
This confidentiality obligation shall survive termination of services for a period of five (5) years.
4. Confidentiality and Data Sharing
Your data is handled with strict confidentiality.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards, including:
- Secure access controls
- Data encryption and firewalls
- Role-based data access
- Routine security audits
Despite best efforts, no digital platform is entirely immune to risk. Please avoid sending highly sensitive data via email or unsecured means.
6. International Transfers
If we process or store data outside your jurisdiction, such as in cloud services, we use recognized safeguards such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)
- Services with verified international compliance, such as ISO 27001 or GDPR
7. Your Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your data
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- File a complaint with a relevant data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
8. Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to:
- Understand how visitors use the site
- Improve content and navigation
You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some functionality may be affected.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal and service-related data only as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the original purpose of collection
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- Maintain audit trails or records of engagements, typically up to 7 years
When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to external sites, such as partner firms or regulatory bodies. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Please review their policies separately.
11. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in law, technology, or our services. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised Last Updated date. Continued use of our website or services after updates constitutes acceptance.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Email: info@qee.agency
Phone: +374 94 261 815 
