Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Compliance Simplified ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

This policy complies with applicable data protection laws and frameworks including SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria and ISO 27001 Information Security Management System requirements.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Contact Information: Name, email address, and organization when you contact us or subscribe to updates
• Feedback and Contributions: Comments, suggestions, and contributions to our documentation
• Communication: Messages you send to us through contact forms or email

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, and navigation patterns
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: Essential cookies for site functionality

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide and maintain our compliance documentation and resources
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide support
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our content and services
• Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Compliance: To meet legal and regulatory obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website (under strict confidentiality agreements)
• Security: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
• Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption: Data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard protocols (HTTPS/TLS)
• Access Controls: Strict access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Employee Training: Regular security awareness training for personnel
• Incident Response: Established procedures for responding to security incidents

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Active Users: Information is retained while you actively use our services
• Legal Requirements: Longer retention periods may apply to comply with legal obligations
• Security: Log data may be retained for security and audit purposes
• Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information (see Section 8)

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use essential cookies to ensure proper website functionality:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality and security
• Analytics: Anonymous usage analytics to improve our services
• No Third-Party Tracking: We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

9. International Data Transfers

Our services are hosted in secure data centers. If you are located outside our hosting region, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Sending email notifications for significant changes

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

13. Compliance Framework Alignment

This Privacy Policy is designed to align with:

• SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria: Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy
• ISO 27001: Information Security Management System requirements
• GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation (for EU users)
• CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act (for California residents)