1. Introduction

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BGSC Global ("we", "our", or "us") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. We aim to provide an efficient way to deliver services online. Delivery of these services requires interaction with personal data unique to the user of boykingsmith.com. We maintain our commitment to ensure compliance with the Data Protection (Privacy of Personal Information) Act, 2003 (referred to as “the Act”). Reference to BGSC Global in this document, includes reference to the blog #FiveCentsFridays, guest speaker Boykin G Smith, BGSC Global’s digital marketing services owned and operated, managed, and/or controlled by BGSC Global.

 

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit our website, subscribe to #FiveCentsFridays, book our guest speaker, and use our digital marketing services. By law BGSC Global is required to comply with the Act. You are encouraged to read the Data Protection (Privacy of Personal Information) Act, 2003 for a full understanding of your rights.

 

2. Information We Collect

 

Personal Data: We may collect from you personal data and information. Personal data and/or information may include your name, address, email address, telephone numbers, and date of birth. We may also collect information that you may provide from time to time in order to receive any service, such as blog subscriptions, guest speaker and digital marketing services.

Usage Data: In order to effectively provide our Services to you, your data may be collected from a number of sources. We may collect it directly from you through boykingsmith.com or alternatively from one of our agents that you may have provided data to, or via a third party (with your consent). We also collect information on how you interact with our website, including IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited.

 

3. Use of Data

 

We use the collected data to: provide and maintain our services; communicate with you; improve our website and services; and comply with legal obligations.

1. When we collect your data we process it to:-

   1. Register you online for the delivery of services;

   2. Send you notifcations regarding services, in particular, the services you may have requested; or

   3. Compare the information you have provided for the purposes of verification.

2. If you agree, we will share your data with private companies and quasi-government agenices in order to provide a more effecient way for you to access services in country. These companies and agencies may include:-

   1. Wix.com Inc

   2. Third-Party Services Providers via Wix.com Inc platform

   3. Registered Financial Service Institutions

   4. The Ministry of Finance and Department of Inland Revenue

3. When we process your data we will send it to our agents so that they are able to provide you with our requested service(s). This processing may include us creating a digital profile of you to avoid duplication.

4. The data you provide to us will not be used for marketing unless we get your express authorization to do so. In circumstances, where you have provided your consent, you may request at any time that your data no longer be used for marketing. However, the products and services that are performed and publically published for you may be used for marketing at our discretion.

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4. Data Sharing

When you provide your data to us, it may be verified and processed across a data exchange channel in order to comply with your request for a service. The data may be exchanged with the relevant Ministry, Department and/or Agency who verifies the information received and processed. The information may be processed to ensure compliance with your request for a particular service. There may be occasions where your data must be stored. We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, and with legal authorities if required by law.

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5. Data Security

 

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. In particular:

1. We must process your data within the Commonwealth of The Bahamas unless express authorization is granted by the Data Protection Commissioner for the data to be processed otherwise.

2. We must collect your data lawfully and ensure that the data provided is accurate and kept current. We cannot fulfill this obligation if the data you provide is not accurate and/or you fail or neglect to advise of changes to the data provided.

3. We must inform you of the reasons why the data is collected and kept. This data cannot be used for a purpose that is not relevant to the purpose disclosed to you.

4. We cannot disclose your personal data to another individual without your conesnt, except where the data disclosed does not personally identify you or the data must be disclosed in accordance with the Act.

5. We are under a duty to ensure that an accurate record is made of the data you provide and in certain circumstances provide a disclosure statement where the information is received from a third party.

6. Notwithstanding, we may be under a legal duty to disclose the information provided and in those instances we must adhere to the laws of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.

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6. Your Rights

1. The data you provide to us must belong to you. In circumstances where you may be authorised by an individual to provide that data, you agree to follow the instructions of that individual and only use the data as instructed.

2. The data you provide must be accurate, and provided to the best of your knowledge, information and belief. You are required to review the data to check for any errors or ommissions.

3. You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact us at bgscglobal@gmail.com. Generally they include the following:

   1. Your data rights are protected by the Act, which fully prescribes your rights as a data subject.

   2. Right to access – You have the right to view your data at any time, provided that the website is functional and internet service is accessible. You have the right to issue a written request to our email address bgscglobal@gmail.com to determine whether the data kept includes personal data relating to you. You may also request a copy of the information and where necessary an explanation of the terms on which the data is kept.

   3. Right to Adjust the Data- Where applicable, you may access the system to correct or amend data previously provided. Alternatively, you may request that we make adjustments to the data provided by you to ensure that the data is accurate and up to date at all times.

   4. Right to Restrict Use – At anytime, you may notify us that you no longer wish to use the website or request to have your data erased from the website. We are under a duty to comply with your request.

   5. Right to Data Transfer – You have the rigth to request that your data be transferred to another agency. There may be a fee associated with this transfer.

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7. Cookies

Cookies are files placed on your computer to collect internet log information and visitor behaviour information. When you visit our website we may collect information from you through our cookies for statistical purposes.

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8. Changes to This Policy

We will continue to review and update this policy to ensure consistency with local legislation and established practices around data privacy, protection and sharing. Any changes will be posted on this page.

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9. Contact Us

If you have an issue or concern about this policy, the data we will receive, process and/or store, please do not hesitate to contact us contact us at bgscglobal@gmail.com or 1-242-808-1068. Where necessary you may also contact the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner. Please see below for contact information:

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Data Protection Commissioner

Poinciana House
North Building, First Floor
31A East Bay Street
Nassau, The Bahamas
Tel: 242 – 604 – 1000

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Please be advised that the Government of The Bahamas is currently upgrading its laws to ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Rules (GDPR). Individuals who are subject to the GDPR mandate should review and fully understand the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and are encouraged to consult with the applicable laws of their respective member country before proceeding.