Privacy Policy | AMC-Link.com

1. Introduction

AMC-Link.com ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website amc-link.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site and use our services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other international privacy standards.

By using our Site, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

Register for an account: Name, email address, company information, professional details
Submit a contact form: Name, email address, phone number, company name, message content
Subscribe to our newsletter: Email address, name (optional)
Use our platform: Investment preferences, qualification status, professional credentials

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity:

Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track activity on our Site
Analytics Data: We use StatCounter analytics to understand how visitors use our Site

2.3 Social Media Integration

Our Site includes social media features for LinkedIn and Twitter. These features may collect your IP address, which page you are visiting on our Site, and may set a cookie to enable the feature to function properly. Your interactions with these features are governed by the privacy policies of the companies providing them.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain our services: Process your requests, manage your account, facilitate connections between asset owners and investors
To communicate with you: Respond to inquiries, send newsletters, provide updates about AMC opportunities
To improve our Site: Analyze usage patterns, optimize user experience, develop new features
To ensure security: Monitor for fraudulent activity, prevent abuse, maintain the security of our platform
To comply with legal obligations: Meet regulatory requirements, respond to legal requests
To market our services: Send promotional communications about AMC opportunities (with your consent)

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Consent: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., newsletter subscription)
Contract Performance: When processing is necessary to provide services you've requested
Legal Obligation: When we must process data to comply with legal requirements
Legitimate Interests: When we have a legitimate business interest (e.g., improving our services, security)

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly (e.g., session management)
Analytics Cookies: StatCounter analytics to understand Site usage and improve performance
Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
Social Media Cookies: Enable sharing content on LinkedIn and Twitter

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Site. For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

6. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With your consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information
Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., email delivery, analytics, hosting)
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of our users
Platform Matching: Between qualified asset owners and investors (with appropriate safeguards and consent)

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country.

When we transfer personal data from the EEA to other countries, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission or other legally recognized transfer mechanisms.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Contact Form Submissions: Retained for 1 year from submission date
Newsletter Subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe
User Accounts: Retained for 1 year after account closure
Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized after 1 year

After the retention period, we will securely delete or anonymize your personal information in accordance with applicable laws.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
Right to Restriction: Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@amc-link.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

10. Security of Your Information

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
Secure server infrastructure with regular security updates
Access controls and authentication mechanisms
Regular security assessments and monitoring
Employee training on data protection practices

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites and services that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top.

Your continued use of the Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: info@amc-link.com
Website: https://amc-link.com

For GDPR-related inquiries, please include "GDPR Request" in your subject line.

15. Supervisory Authority

If you are located in the EEA and have concerns about our data processing practices that we have not adequately addressed, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.