In accordance with law nº 058/2021 of 13/10/2021 relating to the protection of personal data and privacy in Rwanda, Skat Consulting Rwanda (referred to herein “Skat”) has established the following Terms and Conditions for the use of the PROECCO website madeingreatlakes.com (referred to herein as “Website”). By accessing and utilizing the Website, you agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions.
The Terms and Conditions agreement is a legally binding agreement between the supplier or service provider (referred to herein “You, user, users”) and Skat that governs your access to and use of website, and its related services. By registering and using our web portal “madeingreatlakes.com”, you agree to abide by the Terms and Conditions of this agreement.
Skat reserves, the right to change these terms and conditions at any time. By using the website, Users agree to be bound to the following terms and conditions:
1. WHAT WE COLLECT
We collect most of the personal information directly from you when you use our website. Data is collected electronically and is aimed for users who wish to display their professional information, linking users to their potential clients.
The volume and type of information we collect depends on the way you use our services / website as well as the information you make available to us. Depending on your privacy settings we may obtain the following information:
● The information you make available to us: By using our website/services you provide us with certain personal information which includes:
- your name,
- telephone contact,
- email address,
- Company registration certificate
- Certificates
● Information collected automatically: some information will be collected automatically when you use our website. This information includes your search history, any interactions with our customer care service (information relating to the query and date of interaction may be saved). Additionally, information may be collected automatically through use of cookies from our website, but you have the right to make modifications to the information we are allowed to collect or you can reject the cookies wholly.
1. STORAGE AND SECURITY
Skat will store personal data securely and will take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it against unauthorized or unlawful processing and accidental loss, destruction, or damage. Skat will retain personal data only for as long as necessary or as required by law.
The safety measures in place are as follows:
· We secure users' information (data) by data encryption where all data are translated from plaintext to ciphertext; This process converts the original representation of the information, known as plaintext, into an alternative form known as ciphertext. Ciphertext can't be read until it has been converted into plaintext (decrypted) with a key. The decryption cipher is an algorithm that transforms the ciphertext back into plaintext.
· We use SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificates for our website which will always ensure that the data collected from you remains private and secure.
· We are also planning to partner with some Companies that will help us in protecting our customers' data as well as technological company developers which provide technology‐based business solutions to small and medium‐sized businesses. In such instances, our partners enter confidentiality arrangements with us
2. RIGHTS OF USERS:
Under these terms and conditions, you have the right to:
· You have a Right to access your personal information so to be able to make changes, update and even delete any of your information.
· You have a right not to provide certain information even though it may be necessary for you to use our services.
· Where you do not wish to receive emails or notifications from us or want to stop receiving them, you have the right to freely opt out at any point in time by notifying us of your intention to do so.
· At any time where you no longer feel interested in our services, you have a right to delete your account along with your personal information.
· Users may exercise these rights by contacting Skat at the contact information provided.
3. RULES OF USERS
· Users may create an account on madeingreatlakes.com to access its services.
· Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials and for all activities that occur under their accounts.
· Users agree to immediately notify Skat of any unauthorized use of their account or any other security breach.
· Users agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations in their use of the Skat.
· Users agree to use the web portal for lawful purposes and to not engage in any activity that could harm the reputation, rights, or interests of Skat, partners or other users.
· Users agree to provide accurate and complete information when registering on the web portal and to keep their account information up to date.
· Users agree not to use any automated tools, software, or scripts to access or use the web portal.
· Users agree not to interfere with the operation of the web portal, including by introducing viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
· Users agree not to attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the web portal, or to any other user's account or personal data.
· Users agree not to engage in any fraudulent or deceptive activities on the web portal
· Users must not use the web portal to transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
· The management may remove any content or account that violates these rules, with or without notice.
4. DATA BREACH
We have designed our website to ensure the safety of your information at all time. However, in case of data breach, we recognize that there is need to have clear safety measures in place to be followed. We shall have a duty to inform you immediate within a reasonable timely of any data breach and when it may arise. We shall also provide you with clear options available to you depending on the nature of the breach so as to ensure safe recovery of your data and account with the least inconvenience to you.
5. LIABILITY AND DISCLAIMER
· We do not serve as intermediaries or derive any benefit from this process.
· Our role is solely to provide a platform where users can publish their professional information.
· We do not participate in or take responsibility for any interactions, negotiations, contracts, or relationships that may occur between users and clients.
· Any outcomes or consequences arising from these interactions are the sole responsibility of the parties involved, and we do not assume any liability for them.
In case of the change of management of this web portal, SKAT will transfer your personal data to the institution that will take over the management after scrutiny, but this may occur without asking your consent
6. PRIVACY POLICY
· The personal data of users are protected by Skat following the applicable data protection laws and regulations.
· Personal data is collected, processed, and used only for the purposes for which it was collected and by the client or user's instructions.
· Personal data is protected through appropriate technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, processing, or disclosure.
7. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of Rwanda. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Rwanda.