Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

WestiQuant ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through our website, any related services, and communications with you (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using the Services, you agree to the terms described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Contact information — such as your name, email address, and phone number when you submit a form or create an account.
• Account and usage data — information related to how you interact with our Services, including pages viewed, features used, and session duration.
• Device and technical data — IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers collected automatically.
• Communications — records of correspondence when you contact us for support or inquiries.

3. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Services.
• Respond to inquiries, process requests, and provide customer support.
• Improve, personalize, and expand our Services.
• Send administrative information, updates, and marketing communications where permitted.
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security concerns.
• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable law requires a legal basis for processing personal information, we rely on one or more of the following: your consent, the necessity of processing to perform a contract with you, compliance with a legal obligation, or our legitimate interests in operating and improving our Services, provided such interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers who perform functions on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and communication tools, under appropriate confidentiality obligations.
• Legal and regulatory authorities when required to comply with applicable law, legal process, or governmental request.
• Business transfers in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to standard confidentiality arrangements.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to recognize your browser, remember preferences, and understand how our Services are used. You can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies, though doing so may affect certain functionality of the Services.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law, such as for tax, accounting, or other legal requirements.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

This section is a general statement of intent and does not constitute a guarantee or certification of any specific security standard.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, which may include the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Request a copy of your information in a portable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details on our Contact page. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe in accordance with applicable law.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of majority in their jurisdiction, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. Where such transfers occur, we aim to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place consistent with applicable data protection requirements.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such third parties, and we encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the revised policy on this page and update the "Last updated" date accordingly.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out via our Contact page.