Privacy statement

This privacy statement is effective as of August 2022. Please note that this privacy statement will regularly be updated to reflect any changes in the way we handle your personal data or any changes in applicable laws.

Hinicio S.A. is committed to protecting individual privacy and securing the personal information registered by users of the Hinicio S.A. website. This policy covers how we collect, use, and protect your information. By visiting the Hinicio S.A website you are accepting the provisions set out in this policy. 

Hinicio S.A.’s economic model depends on a relationship of trust with all actors and customers in this industry; confidentiality and trust are Hinicio S.A.’s key values. Hinicio S.A. protects its relationship without any exception, and all personal information shared with Hinicio S.A. is subject to strict deontology and is considered confidential. Hinicio S.A. will not and cannot take advantage of any information that is contrary to your interests, and will not use any illegal source of information, nor any source that could be considered non-authorized.

What information do we collect?

Personal data

When you undertake certain actions on the Hinicio S.A. website, such as subscribing to our newsletters and applying for a job, or communicating with us through emails, phone calls, or networking spaces, contact details are collected, e.g., name, email address, phone number, location, type of business, preference information, and company. 

Hinicio S.A. will only contact you for purposes related to the company and you can request to have your name removed from our mailing and database list at any time. 

User data

When you visit Hinicio S.A.’s website, the following data will be collected through cookies:

  • Your IP address. Your Internet service provider assigns an IP address to your computer so that you can access the web.
  • The date and time of your visit to the site and the pages visited.
  • The operating system of your computer or mobile device and the internet browser software used.
  • Your browsing history and the duration of your connection.
  •  Country from which you accessed the site.
  • The web page from which you linked to our site.
  • Your browsing history within Consortium websites and the duration of your connection.
     

You can always prevent the placement of cookies by adjusting your browser settings. However, this may result in the loss of some functions and the inability to use certain features. If you do not wish to have cookies installed on your computer or mobile device, you can set your browser to notify you before you receive a cookie, giving you the chance to decide whether to accept it. You can also set your browser to turn off cookies.

You can review Hinicio S.A.’s Cookie Policy at (…)

How do we use your personal information?

Personal information collected on the website, emails, and phone calls, will be used for the following purposes:

  • To inform you about Hinicio S.A.’s new services, services updates, technical support issues, events, and special information.
  • To inform you about the news of interest concerning the company.
  • To improve the use and access of Hinicio S.A.’s website or portal applications.
  • To prevent and detect fraud or other illegal or prohibited activities.
  • To establish a direct channel of communication with you.


If at any time you wish to stop receiving future emails, you will be provided the option to unsubscribe or opt-out of receiving further communications in any electronic marketing communications sent to you.

Sharing your personal information

Hinicio S.A. may share your personal information with third parties within the framework of a proven partnership. For example, a commercial offer that Hinicio S.A. established jointly with a partner or a contractually well-defined assignment, executed under Hinicio S.A.’s responsibility.

How do we protect your information?

Hinicio S.A. applies strict vigilance to the information collected, investing in technical, physical, and organizational measures. Within the network, confidential information is strictly separated from basic data, and internal software is used to protect the website against external attacks, viruses, and malware, preventing accidental loss, alteration, unauthorized use, and access to your information.

Hinicio S.A. guarantees maximum security and availability of infrastructure for the protection of your information. However, in the event of a leakage of information beyond our control, Hinicio S.A. undertakes to inform you of the situation within 72 hours. 

Legal basis

In order to provide you with the best level of service, Hinicio S.A. will hold your contact details and any other information about you only if the processing of your data is based on your consent. Hinicio S.A. is therefore committed to full compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data.

For more information, click the following link: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/law-topic/data-protection/data-protection-eu_en

Request for rectification, restriction, or deletion of personal data

You always have the right to be fully informed of the data Hincio S.A. holds about you,  therefore, you have the following rights, which can be executed at any time:

  • To know the personal data on which the company is performing the treatment. 
  • Request at any time that your data be updated or rectified, for example, if you believe that your data is partial, inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading.
  • Retrieve, restrict, or delete your data from our website or database.


If you believe that Hinicio S.A. is not handling your personal data correctly or infringes laws and regulations in any way, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Privacy Commission. In certain circumstances, users may also request to stop processing your data (e.g., in case of dispute or for further investigation).

Modifications

Hinicio S.A. reserves the right to modify or complete these at any time. All such updates will be flagged on the homepage of the website, and you are advised to read this Privacy Statement every time you access the Hinicio S.A. website. 

Contact

Do you have questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us at office@hinicio.com.

Hinicio S.A. will respond to your request within four weeks of receipt. If there are complications, privacy conflicts of other persons, or prohibitions on disclosure of this information by law, a statement will be provided to you within the next four weeks.