privacy

1.0          Introduction

1.1       At Magnolia Group, LLC ("we," "our," or "us"), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use our services. By engaging with our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1.2         Our website may contain links to other third-party websites.  If you follow a link to any of those third-party websites, please note that they have their own privacy policies and that we do not accept any responsibility or liability for their policies or processing of your personal information.  Please check these policies before you submit any personal information to such third-party websites. 

2.0          Information We Collect

2.1          We may collect and process the following types of information:

(a) Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, and other similar information during initial engagements with Magnolia Group.

(b) Professional Information: Job title, company name, and other employment details.

(c) Technical Information: IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and other information collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

(d) Correspondence: Should you contact us, we will typically keep a record of said correspondence.

3.0          How We Use Your Information

3.1          We use the collected information for various purposes, including:

(a) Conducting Business: To manage our business operations and maintain effective communication with you. This includes responding to your inquiries, fulfilling our obligations under any agreements between us, and, in some cases, sharing your information with third parties such as agents, contractors, or advisors (e.g., legal, financial, business, or other advisors) where required.

(b) Communication: To contact you with updates, inquiries, responses to your requests, and other information related to our services. This includes sending you administrative information, such as changes to our terms, conditions, and policies; further, to manage and operate our business, including managing client accounts, providing customer service, processing transactions, and maintaining business operations. This also includes using your information to fulfill contractual obligations.

(c) Marketing: To send you promotional materials, newsletters, and other communications regarding our services, events, and offers that may be of interest to you if you had chosen to receive such notifications. You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in those communications or by contacting us directly.

(d) Research and Development: To conduct research and analysis to improve our services, develop new services, and enhance user experiences. This may include analyzing usage patterns, feedback, and trends to better understand the needs of our clients and to innovate our offerings.

(e) Legal and Regulatory Obligations: To comply with legal and regulatory requirements, such as responding to subpoenas, court orders, or other legal processes. This includes using your information to meet our obligations under applicable laws and regulations, to protect our rights and the rights of our users, and to ensure the security and integrity of our services. Where permitted, we will direct any such request to you or notify you before responding unless to do so would prejudice the prevention or detection of a crime. 

4.0          Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1          We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except as described below:

(a) Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, and marketing assistance.

(b) Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

(c) Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if compelled by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

5.0          Data Security

5.1          No data transmission over the Internet or a website is completely secure from intrusion. However, we use commercially reasonable physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your personal information in line with data protection laws.

5.2          We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and any for any related legal requirements. Our retention periods are based on business needs. Information that is no longer needed is either anonymized or securely destroyed according to our internal policies.

6.0          Your Rights

Marketing and Communications

6.1          You have the right to request that we do not use your personal information for marketing purposes. You can do this at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email we send you or by contacting us as described in paragraph 7.1 below.

6.2          We strive to keep your personal information accurate. To help us with this, please notify us of any changes to your personal information by contacting us as described in paragraph 7.1 below. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided below.

7.0          Contact

7.1          If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: Magnolia Group, LLC, at info@magnoliacontracts.com 

8.0          Children's Privacy

8.1          This website is not intended for children and we do not knowingly collect, use, or disclose information of children under the age of 13 without the consent of their parents or legal guardians. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take the appropriate steps to delete such information from our records.

9.0         Changes to This Privacy Policy

9.1          We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website. Changes are effective when they are posted on this page.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of 01 June 2024