Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 4, 2025
Keystone International Ventures (“Keystone,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal data when you use our website https://kiventures.us (“Site”), particularly when you submit information via contact forms or download requests.
This Policy complies with international standards, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the UK Data Protection Act (DPA 2018).
1. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide Directly
When you fill out a form on our Site (such as a contact form or request to download a
document), we may collect:
- Full name
- Email address
- Company name
- Phone number
- Country/region
- Job title
- Details of your inquiry or interest
- Consent preferences (e.g., for marketing emails)
b. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser and device type
- Operating system
- Referral source
- Date and time of access
- Pages visited
This data is collected using cookies, analytics scripts, and similar technologies. You can
control these via your browser or our cookie banner (see Section 9).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Respond to inquiries and follow up on requests
- Deliver requested downloads (e.g., brochures, company decks)
- Send communications related to your interest, if consent is given
- Personalize your experience on our Site
- Improve our website, services, and offerings
- Comply with applicable laws and protect our legal rights
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR/UK DPA)
If you are in the EU, EEA, or UK, our legal bases for collecting and using your personal
information are:
- Consent – when you provide it for specific purposes (e.g., marketing emails)
- Contractual necessity – for fulfilling your requests
- Legal obligation – to comply with laws or respond to legal process
- Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our business, provided your rights don’t override our interests
4. Your Rights (GDPR, CCPA, UK DPA)
You may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct or update inaccurate data
- Delete your personal data (right to be forgotten)
- Object to processing or request restriction
- Withdraw your consent at any time
- Receive a copy of your data in a portable format
- File a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@kiventures.us
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the CCPA, including the
right to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of the sale of personal information (Note: we do not sell your data)
5. How We Share Your Data
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it with:
- Service providers (e.g., email platforms, analytics providers, web hosts)
- Regulatory authorities or legal institutions, if required
- Affiliated companies or successors, in case of a merger or acquisition
All third parties are required to safeguard your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your data at any time.
7. Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data,
including:
- SSL encryption
- Firewall protection
- Limited data access on a need-to-know basis
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to take your own precautions when transmitting data online.
8. International Transfers
If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions that may not have equivalent data protection laws. By using our Site and submitting your data, you consent to such transfers.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Analyze site traffic and usage
- Improve site performance
- Personalize your experience
- Manage form submissions and downloads
Cookie Preferences:
You can manage your preferences through the cookie banner on our Site. You may also disable cookies via your browser settings, though this may affect certain functionalities.
10. Embedded Form Disclaimer
Each form on our website will include a disclaimer similar to the following:
“By submitting this form, you consent to the processing of your personal data by Keystone International Ventures in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We will only use your information for the purpose of responding to your inquiry or delivering requested content. You may unsubscribe from communications at any time.”
11. Third-Party Links
Our Site may include links to third-party websites, which are governed by their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such external sites.
12. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 13 (or under 16 in the EU/UK). If you believe we have received such information, please contact us immediately.
13. Updates to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Effective Date” and post the updated version on our Site. Your continued use of our services after such updates constitutes your agreement to the revised policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Keystone International Ventures
info@kiventures.us
https://kiventures.us