This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You.

We use Your Personal data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

• Account means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.
• Company (referred to as either “the Company”, “We”, “Us” or “Our” in this Agreement) refers to MBD Consulting, 1st Floor, Liberty Life Building, 21 Aurora Dr, Umhlanga Ridge, Durban, 4301
• Cookies are small files placed on Your device by a website, containing browsing history details and other uses.
• Country refers to: South Africa
• Device means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, cellphone, or tablet.
• Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
• Service refers to the Website.
• Service Provider means any party who processes data on behalf of the Company.
• Usage Data refers to data collected automatically during Service use.
• Website refers to MBD Consulting, accessible from https://mbdconsulting.co.za/
• You means the individual or entity using the Service.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

While using Our Service, We may ask You to provide Us with certain personally identifiable information. Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:

• Email address
• First name and last name
• Phone number
• Usage Data

Usage Data

Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service.

Usage Data may include IP address, browser type/version, pages visited, time/date of visit, time spent on pages, and diagnostic data.

When You access the Service via a mobile device, additional information such as device type, ID, IP, OS, browser, and usage patterns may be collected.

We may also collect browser-sent information during Service access.

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity and store certain information. Technologies used may include:

• Cookies or Browser Cookies: These are small files stored on Your device. You can set your browser to refuse them, but that may disable some parts of the Service.
• Flash Cookies: These store information about your activity/preferences. They’re not controlled via standard browser settings. More info at Adobe Help.
• Web Beacons: These may be used to count users or track email/page interactions.
• Analytics: Used to gather data about user behavior for improving the Service.

Cookies can be “Persistent” or “Session” Cookies. Persistent ones remain on your device; Session ones are deleted when you close your browser.

We use both types of cookies for the following purposes:

• Necessary / Essential Cookies — Enable core functionality like authentication.
• Cookies Policy / Notice Acceptance Cookies — Track cookie consent.
• Functionality Cookies — Remember user preferences and login details.
• Analytical Cookies — Help improve the website by tracking usage data anonymously.

For more info, see our Cookies Policy or the Cookies section of this Privacy Policy.

Use of Your Personal Data

The Company may use Personal Data for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our Service
• To manage Your Account
• For the performance of a contract
• To contact You
• To provide You with updates, offers, or related information
• To manage Your requests
• For business transfers
• For other purposes like data analysis and improvement

We may share Your personal information in these scenarios:

• With Service Providers
• For business transfers
• With Affiliates
• With business partners
• With other users
• With Your consent

Retention of Your Personal Data

We retain Personal Data as long as necessary for stated purposes and legal compliance. Usage Data may be retained for a shorter period unless otherwise required.

Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your Personal Data may be transferred across jurisdictions. We ensure such transfers meet data security standards.

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

Business Transactions

If involved in a merger, acquisition or sale, Your data may be transferred with notice.

Law Enforcement

We may disclose data if legally required by public authorities (e.g. courts or agencies).

Other Legal Requirements

We may disclose Your data to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect company rights or property
• Investigate misuse of the Service
• Protect public or user safety
• Protect against legal liability

Security of Your Personal Data

We take security seriously but cannot guarantee 100% safety. We use commercially acceptable measures to protect data.

Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from them. If this occurs, please contact us to remove it.

In jurisdictions where parental consent is required, we may need parental approval before collecting children’s data.

Links to Other Websites

Our Service may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their policies individually.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy. Notice will be given via this page and/or email, with the “Last updated” date adjusted accordingly.

You’re advised to check this page periodically. Updates become effective once posted.

Contact Us

If you have questions, contact us:

• By email: info@mbdconsulting.co.za