Privacy Policy
This privacy policy sets out how we use and store information that you give when you use our website(s), social media platforms and any other means of communication and contact we have with you.
We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should you be required to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website or any of our alternative platforms, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy policy.
This website and other platforms used in our marketing and communications may contain links to other websites or platforms. This privacy policy applies to this website and other platforms owned and / or run by us only and we are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites or platforms we may link to. We recommend that you read the privacy policies of those other websites or platforms if you visit them.
This privacy policy may be changed from time to time by updating this page. You will always be communicated to regarding any changes or updates to our privacy policy via our blog, email communications and other means applicable. You are also encouraged to check this page regularly to ensure that you are happy with any changes.
Personal Information Collected
We may collect certain personally identifying data about you when you engage with certain areas of our website including when you:
- Send us your comments and / or feedback / leave comments on our website
- Subscribe to our email list / newsletter
- Input your details to access certain tools such as the contact forms
- Request for services
- Become paid up subscriber of our advertising packages
This personal information could include:
- Your name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Address
- Property details
You do not have to provide any information to us to use this website. However, certain sections of the website or services offered may not be accessible if you choose not to share certain information on request. When visitors leave comments on the website we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
We may also collect information about your internet connection and website use, e.g.: the URL you came from, IP address, domain type, browser type, the country and telephone code where your computer is located, the web pages viewed during your visit, the advertisements you clicked on and any search terms you entered on our website. If you take part in any surveys or give us feedback or complete any profile forms, we may collect additional information.
Information Use
Information collected is used to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:
- Send subscribers our email newsletter and contact you with information about products and services that may be of interest to you. If at any time you do not wish to continue to receive such communication from us then you can unsubscribe by clicking the unsubscribe link or emailing us at support@bcaconsult.com
- Generate key statistics about our site visitors and users of our products and services to improve the content of our website, solutions, products and / or services
- Administer this website
- Handle inquiries submitted to us by you
Cookie Policy
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Some cookies are used to profile users based on your interest and display personalized ads to you. These are automatically stored for 6 months ONLY. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit Cookie Settings to provide a controlled consent.
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Data Storage & Security
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.
Your personal data is never shared with any non-related third parties and it is only used internally.
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Partner Service Providers
We may work with partner service providers for a number of our products and services including advertisements on our website and a host of other service providers as and when needed. When you register for these external services via forms or links on our website, you are registering your details directly with our partners in line with their privacy policies and terms of service. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for these policies.
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Contact Details
You have the right to ask us not to process your personal data in specific circumstances, e.g. for marketing purposes.
For any queries on this Privacy Policy, please email support@bcaconsult.com
Blackwell Consulting Allianz Investments Limited is registered in Zambia, with company registration number 120160003065