Privacy Policy

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This website, https://bahamanow.com, is operated by Lara Joh IT Services Inc.. BahamaNow can be contacted via email @ support@bahamanow.com.

Purpose

The purpose of this privacy policy (this "Privacy Policy") is to inform users of our Site of the following:

  1. The personal data we will collect;
  2. Use of collected data;
  3. Who has access to the data collected;
  4. The rights of Site users; and
  5. The Site's cookie policy.

This Privacy Policy applies in addition to the terms and conditions of our Site.

By using our Site users agree that they consent to:

  1. The conditions set out in this Privacy Policy; and
  2. The collection, use, and retention of the data listed in this Privacy Policy.

Personal Data We Collect

We only collect data that helps us achieve the purpose set out in this Privacy Policy. We will not collect any additional data beyond the data listed below without notifying you first.

Data Collected Automatically

When you visit and use our Site, we may automatically collect and store the following information:

  1. IP address;
  2. Location;
  3. Hardware and software details;
  4. Clicked links; and
  5. Content viewed.

Data Collected in a Non-Automatic Way

We may also collect the following data when you perform certain functions on our Site:

  1. First and last name;
  2. Age;
  3. Date of birth;
  4. Sex;
  5. Email address;
  6. Phone number;
  7. Address; and
  8. Payment information.

This data may be collected using the following methods:

  1. Creating an account;
  2. Accepting payments.

How We Use Personal Data

Data collected on our Site will only be used for the purposes specified in this Privacy Policy or indicated on the relevant pages of our Site. We will not use your data beyond what we disclose in this Privacy Policy.

The data we collect automatically is used for the following purposes:

  1. Statistics.

The data we collect when the user performs certain functions may be used for the following purposes:

  1. Account management; and
  2. Communication.

Who We Share Personal Data With

Employees

We may disclose user data to any member of our organization who reasonably needs access to user data to achieve the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.

Other Disclosures

We will not sell or share your data with other third parties, except in the following cases:

  1. If the law requires it;
  2. If it is required for any legal proceeding;
  3. To prove or protect our legal rights; and
  4. To buyers or potential buyers of this company in the event that we seek to sell the company.

If you follow hyperlinks from our Site to another site, please note that we are not responsible for and have no control over their privacy policies and practices.

How Long We Store Personal Data

User data will be stored until the purpose the data was collected for has been achieved. You will be notified if your data is kept for longer than this period.

How We Protect Your Personal Data

We have implemented a comprehensive set of security measures to safeguard your information, including but not limited to the following:

  1. Browser Encryption: We utilize industry-standard encryption protocols, such as Transport Layer Security (TLS) or Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), to establish a secure connection between your browser and our website. This ensures that all data transmitted between your browser and our servers remains encrypted and protected against unauthorized access.
  2. Encryption in Transit: All data transmitted between our servers and any other external parties, such as third-party services or APIs, follows industry best practices for encryption in transit. We employ strong encryption algorithms and protocols, including the use of secure communication channels, to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of your data during transit.
  3. Encryption at Rest: User data is stored securely on our servers using robust encryption mechanisms. We adhere to SOC 2 and ISO cybersecurity standards, which include data encryption requirements, to ensure that your information is protected even when it is stored in our systems. This encryption at rest helps safeguard your data from unauthorized access in case of any breach or physical security compromise.
  4. Compliance with SOC 2 and ISO Cybersecurity Standards: We adhere to the guidelines and requirements set forth by SOC 2 and ISO cybersecurity standards. These standards ensure that our security measures are not only robust but also regularly audited, tested, and updated to address any emerging threats or vulnerabilities. By following these standards, we strive to maintain a strong security posture and protect your data against potential risks.

Please note that while we employ these security measures, no method of transmission or storage can guarantee absolute security. However, we are committed to continuously improving our security practices to provide a safe environment for your data.

International Data Transfers

We transfer user personal data to the following countries:

  1. Canada;
  2. The Bahamas; and
  3. The United States of America.

When we transfer user personal data we will protect that data as described in this Privacy Policy and comply with applicable legal requirements for transferring personal data internationally.

Children

We do not knowingly collect or use personal data from children under 13 years of age. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under 13 years of age, the personal data will be deleted as soon as possible. If a child under 13 years of age has provided us with personal data their parent or guardian may contact our privacy officer.

How to Access, Modify, Delete, or Challenge the Data Collected

If you would like to know if we have collected your personal data, how we have used your personal data, if we have disclosed your personal data and to who we disclosed your personal data, or if you would like your data to be deleted or modified in any way, please contact our privacy officer here:

compliance@bahamanow.com

A cookie is a small file, stored on a user's hard drive by a website. Its purpose is to collect data relating to the user's browsing habits. You can choose to be notified each time a cookie is transmitted. You can also choose to disable cookies entirely in your internet browser, but this may decrease the quality of your user experience.

We use the following types of cookies on our Site:

  1. Functional cookies Functional cookies are used to remember the selections you make on our Site so that your selections are saved for your next visits; and
  2. Analytical cookies Analytical cookies allow us to improve the design and functionality of our Site by collecting data on how you access our Site, for example data on the content you access, how long you stay on our Site, etc.

Modifications

This Privacy Policy may be amended from time to time in order to maintain compliance with the law and to reflect any changes to our data collection process. When we amend this Privacy Policy we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this Privacy Policy. We recommend that our users periodically review our Privacy Policy to ensure that they are notified of any updates. If necessary, we may notify users by email of changes to this Privacy Policy.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns or complaints, you can contact our privacy department at:

compliance@bahamanow.com