1. Introduction

Quillest (Quillest.co), ("Company," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit and interact with our website (the "Website"). It also describes your rights and choices regarding the information you provide. By accessing and using the Website, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy, including the collection, processing, and storage of your personal data as set forth herein.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Consultation Requests

When you submit a request for consultation through our Website, we collect and process the personal data necessary to evaluate and respond effectively. This may include but is not limited to, your full name, professional title or role, company or project name, email address or Telegram contact details, and any additional information you voluntarily provide. This information enables us to assess your request and provide appropriate responses tailored to your inquiry.

2.2 Job Applications

If you apply for a position through our Website, we collect a range of personal data required to evaluate your candidacy. Such information includes, but is not limited to, your full name, email address, LinkedIn profile URL, expected compensation range, CV or resume, and any other details you choose to submit. This data is processed solely for recruitment purposes and retained only for the period necessary to assess your application unless you provide explicit consent for its retention beyond the hiring process for future opportunities.

2.3 Website Analytics and Cookies

To optimize user experience and monitor Website activity, we use analytics tools (Google Analytics and Webflow Analytics). These tools collect data such as IP addresses, device specifications, browser type, and browsing behavior. This data collection aims to enhance our

Website's functionality, ensure security, and assess user engagement patterns. Cookies and similar tracking technologies may facilitate these objectives, and users may manage cookie preferences through their browser settings.

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3. How We Use Your Information

The personal data we collect is processed for multiple legitimate purposes, including but not limited to evaluating and responding to consultation requests, assessing and processing job applications, analyzing Website traffic and user behavior to improve user experience, and ensuring compliance with legal obligations and regulatory requirements. Without your explicit consent, Quillest will not use your data for purposes unrelated to these objectives.

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4. Data Storage and Retention

Personal data submitted via Webflow forms is securely stored within Webflow's infrastructure and transmitted to us via email hosted by Google. Consultation request data is retained only as long as necessary to review and respond to the inquiry. Job application data is stored solely for the duration of the hiring process unless explicit consent is provided for future retention. Retention periods for analytics data are determined by third-party service providers and adhere to applicable laws and industry standards.

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5. Data Disclosure and International Transfers

We do not sell, lease, or share your personal data with third parties except as required by law or where necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations. Due to the infrastructure of our service providers, your data may be processed outside the United Kingdom or the United Arab Emirates. Where applicable, we implement safeguards, including but not limited to standard contractual clauses, to ensure the protection and integrity of personal data transferred internationally.

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6. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have certain rights concerning the personal data we collect. These rights include the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data, the right to object to processing, the right to withdraw consent where applicable, and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data protection rights have been violated. Requests related to data access, modification, or deletion should be submitted to ramsey@quillest.co.

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7. Security Measures and Liability

We employ technical and organizational security measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. While we endeavor to ensure the highest level of security, no system can guarantee absolute protection. Users acknowledge that submitting personal data involves inherent risks, and we shall not be held liable for any unauthorized access, data breaches, or security incidents affecting third-party service providers such as Webflow and Google.

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8. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of the Website following such modifications shall constitute acceptance of the updated terms.

For any inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at ramsey@quillest.co.