Privacy Policy
Andersen in Egypt is a member firm of Andersen Global, a Swiss verein consisting of legally separate, independent member firms located globally, providing services under the brand names “Andersen,” “Andersen Tax,” “Andersen Tax & Legal,” or “Andersen Legal.” Andersen Global itself does not deliver services and is not liable for the actions of member firms, nor are member firms liable for the actions of Andersen Global or any other member firm. This Privacy Policy applies specifically to Andersen in Egypt and describes how we collect, use, and share personal information and other data, including data related to our website usage, offline interactions (e.g., information provided to an Andersen advisor electronically, over the phone, or in person), and Andersen and Andersen Global communications that reference this Privacy Policy.
For this Privacy Policy, “Personal Information” refers to data specifically about you, typically provided voluntarily. This includes data subject to the Egyptian Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and other relevant data protection laws. Personal Information does not include aggregated data, which is studied as a group and anonymized, thus not identifying you specifically.
I. Information Collected By Andersen in Egypt
We collect information from you and your devices for the benefit of providing our services. By using our website or providing Personal Information to Andersen in Egypt, you consent to our collection, use, and sharing of the data as outlined in this Privacy Policy.
II. Information You Provide to Andersen in Egypt
- You may provide Personal Information in various ways, such as through website forms, communication with our advisors, or offline interactions. This information may include your name, contact details, identification numbers, financial data, and employment information, along with special categories of Personal Information, such as racial or ethnic origin or religion, in connection with our advisory services.
III. Information from Third Party Sources
- Information may also be obtained from third parties, such as family members, advisors, Member Firms, Collaborating Firms, or public and private databases. This may include your name, contact information, financial data, and potentially special categories of Personal Information.
- Information from Your Browser or Device
- When visiting our website, we automatically gather and store certain information from your browser or device, such as IP address, geographical data, browser type, operating system, and usage information (“Website Data”). This may be collected through browser information, log files, and other methods.
- For more information on our use of cookies, please refer to our Cookie Notice.
IV. Use and Sharing Of Collected Information
- Use of Collected Information
- Andersen in Egypt may use your Personal Information and Website Data in a variety of ways as permitted by law, such as to provide and improve our services, fulfill your requests, process employment applications, manage our business, improve our products and services, and for marketing purposes.
- Sharing and Disclosure of Collected Information
- We may share your Collected Information with third parties, including vendors, Member Firms, Collaborating Firms, and other parties in various circumstances, such as with your consent, for fulfilling service requests, managing business deals, legal obligations, and for safety and security purposes.
- Website Data Use
- Website Data is used to improve the website experience and understand user behavior. This information is collected for statistical analysis and to enhance the utility of the website.
V. Your Rights to Your Personal Information
- Review and Update Personal Information
- You have the right to review, correct, update, and delete certain Personal Information. Contact us using the information in the “Contact Us” section to exercise these rights.
- Disclosure and Access Rights
- Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have additional rights regarding the disclosure and access to your Personal Information.
- Other Rights
- You may have rights to transfer your Personal Information, object to processing, restrict processing, and withdraw consent. Contact us to exercise these rights.
- Making a Complaint
- You can make a complaint about how we process your Personal Information to your data protection authority or by contacting us directly.
- No Sale of Personal Information
- Andersen in Egypt does not sell your Personal Information without your consent.
VI. Opting-out
You can opt-out of receiving marketing and promotional communications from Andersen in Egypt. Instructions for opting out are provided in our communications or you can contact us directly.
VII. Tracking and Third-party Analytics
- Do Not Track Disclosure
- Our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.
- Third Party Analytics
- For information on our use of third-party analytics, please see our Cookie Notice.
IX. Safeguarding Your Information
Andersen in Egypt is committed to securing your data. We use appropriate measures to protect your Personal Information, but cannot guarantee its absolute security over the Internet.
X. Records of Personal Information
We retain your Personal Information as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
XI. Storage and Transfer of Personal Information
Your Personal Information may be transferred and processed outside your country, including in countries like the United States. By providing your Personal Information, you consent to this transfer, processing, and storage.
XII. Exclusions
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites linked from our site. Additionally, we do not knowingly collect information from children under 16.
XIII. Contact Us
For questions, comments, or exercising your rights related to your Personal Information, please contact us at:info@eg.Andersen.com
XIV. Updates to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be noted at the top of the policy, and in some cases, we may provide more prominent notice. Continued use of our services after such changes constitutes your consent to the updated policy.