PRIVACY POLICY

THIS POLICY IS CURRENT AS OF JUNE 2024.

About Us

ACS is the controller with respect to your data. This means that we determine the purpose and manner in which your personal data is processed, as specified in this policy.

If you want more information regarding ACS entities and locations, please visit https://www.acs-egypt.com/contact-us/.

ACS cares about protecting your right to privacy in all the regions where we operate and while complying with local laws, we are committed to protecting the personal data of our users.

How Do We Define Personal Data?

Personal data is the information related to a person and which can be used to identify that person such as name, email address, telephone number, address, bank account information, and location data. It includes data collected when you visit our websites such as IP address and other online identifiers.

What Personal Data Is Processed and Why?

The personal data we process, as well as the purposes and legal basis for such processing, will differ depending on your relationship with ACS:

  1. When website users request or attempt to download resources, we may access the IP address and device model to ensure proper resource sharing. Metrics are anonymized and not considered personal data.
  2. When using a Blood Pressure (BP) monitor, videos for fingertips may contain personal information including vital signs.
  3. When applying to a position at ACS, we collect your email address and information provided in your email, cover letter, resume, or CV.
  4. When donating or paying ACS (e.g., award funds or services), we collect payment method data to process payments and deliver goods.
  5. When browsing ACS websites, we use cookies and other technologies for site improvement and security. Data collected includes IP addresses and other online identifiers for analytics.
  6. When receiving funds from ACS (e.g., sub-recipients, grantees), we collect names, addresses, bank account information, and in some cases SSNs for tax reporting.

How Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies and other technologies to identify your device and recognize you when visiting our site. These mechanisms store preferences or other information about you.

What Analytics Tools Do We Use?

We use third-party analytics tools like Google Analytics to understand site usage trends, device information, site interactions, and location. This data is used to enhance user experience and is not shared with third parties.

To Whom Do We Disclose Your Personal Data?

ACS considers personal data confidential and shares it within the Center, with partners for service delivery, or with the provider of the data. Anonymized, aggregated data may be shared with donors and partners to fulfill awards.

We may disclose personal data to third parties in compliance with legal requirements, protection of rights, or for services like transcription or training. ACS remains responsible for data protection.

Do We Transfer Your Personal Data Abroad?

All ACS data collected through our websites is stored within dedicated servers. Data collected through third-party websites may be stored at their locations.

This is subject to change as ACS services evolve.

Protection of Personal Data

ACS employs mechanisms to ensure the protection of personal data, including access control, security testing, change control, and incident management procedures.

How Long Do We Store Your Personal Data?

ACS stores data for the necessary period or as required by law. Contractual data is stored for up to seven (7) years or as legally required.

Do We Process Personal Data from Children?

We provide BP monitoring to children with parental consent. Parents consent to data collection for children under 16.

How Do We Keep Your Data Secure?

ACS continually evaluates and enhances security measures to ensure safe data processing environments, including physical security, access control, organizational measures, and incident management.

What Happens If You Do Not Agree to Data Processing?

If you refuse data processing, we may be unable to provide products or services, enter contracts, or interact with you as described.

What Are Your Rights?

When we process your personal data, you have rights:

  1. The right of access to know if and how we process your data.
  2. The right to rectify or erase inaccurate or incomplete data, or to erase your data.
  3. The right to restrict processing in certain circumstances.
  4. The right to withdraw consent for processing.
  5. The right to data portability to receive a copy of your data.

You may exercise these rights by contacting us at info@acs-egypt.com.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated. We will post updates here, so check this page periodically. If you disagree with changes, exercise your rights.

Contact Us for Privacy Purposes

For questions regarding this document, contact info@acs-egypt.com.