Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us at Byltra Sol
Last updated: January 15, 2025
Introduction and Scope
Welcome to Byltra Sol's comprehensive privacy policy. This document explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our financial decision-making platform. By using our services at synthavelle.sbs, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
This policy applies to all users of our platform, including visitors to our website, registered users, and participants in our learning programs. We're committed to maintaining the highest standards of data protection and transparency about our practices.
We believe in clear communication about privacy. This policy is written in plain language to help you understand exactly how your information is handled.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
When you register for our services or contact us, we collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Full name and contact details including email address and phone number
- Demographic information such as age, location, and professional background
- Financial goals and interests to personalize your experience
- Communication preferences and feedback you share with us
- Payment information when you enroll in our learning programs
Automatically Collected Information
Our platform automatically collects certain technical information to improve your experience and ensure security:
- Device information including browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
- Usage patterns such as pages visited, time spent on sections, and interaction patterns
- IP addresses and general location information for security and analytics
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies as detailed in our cookie policy
How We Use Your Information
Your information helps us provide better financial education services and support. Here's exactly how we use different types of data:
Service Delivery and Personalization
- Customizing learning content based on your financial goals and experience level
- Providing technical support and responding to your inquiries promptly
- Sending educational resources and updates about our programs
- Processing enrollments and managing your account access
Platform Improvement and Analytics
We analyze usage patterns to enhance our platform's effectiveness and user experience. This includes understanding which educational content resonates most with our users and identifying areas for improvement in our learning programs.
Legal and Security Purposes
We may use your information to comply with legal obligations, protect against fraud, and ensure the security of our platform. This includes monitoring for suspicious activities and maintaining audit trails as required by financial education regulations.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We respect your privacy and limit information sharing to specific, necessary circumstances. We never sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Service Providers and Partners
We work with trusted service providers who help us deliver our educational services. These partners are contractually bound to protect your information and can only use it for the specific services they provide to us, such as payment processing, email delivery, and technical infrastructure.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information when required by law, such as responding to court orders, regulatory requests, or protecting against fraud and security threats. In such cases, we'll provide only the minimum information necessary to comply with legal requirements.
We will notify you of any significant changes to our information sharing practices unless legally prohibited from doing so.
Your Privacy Rights
You have significant control over your personal information. We're committed to helping you exercise these rights easily and effectively.
Access and Correction
You can request a copy of all personal information we hold about you. If any information is inaccurate or outdated, you can request corrections through your account settings or by contacting our support team directly.
Data Deletion and Portability
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
- Export your data in a commonly used format for transfer to other services
- Opt out of marketing communications while maintaining access to essential service updates
- Restrict processing of your information for specific purposes
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy. We'll respond to your request within 30 days and guide you through the process. Some requests may require identity verification to protect your privacy.
Data Security and Protection
Protecting your information is our top priority. We implement multiple layers of security measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.
Technical Safeguards
- End-to-end encryption for all data transmission and storage
- Regular security audits and penetration testing by independent experts
- Multi-factor authentication requirements for account access
- Automated monitoring systems for suspicious activities and potential breaches
Organizational Measures
Our team receives regular privacy and security training. Access to personal information is restricted to employees who need it for their job functions, and all access is logged and monitored. We maintain detailed incident response procedures to address any potential security issues quickly.
Data Retention and Deletion
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Different types of information have different retention periods based on their purpose and legal requirements.
Retention Periods
- Account information: Retained while your account is active plus 3 years after closure
- Learning progress data: Retained for 5 years to support continued education
- Communication records: Retained for 2 years for customer service purposes
- Payment information: Retained per financial regulations, typically 7 years
Secure Deletion Process
When retention periods expire or you request deletion, we permanently remove your information from our active systems. This includes secure deletion from backup systems within 90 days. Some information may be retained in anonymized form for research and platform improvement purposes.
International Data Transfers
While our primary operations are based in South Africa, we may transfer your information to service providers in other countries to deliver our services effectively. All international transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards.
Transfer Safeguards
When transferring data internationally, we ensure adequate protection through standard contractual clauses, adequacy decisions, or other approved transfer mechanisms. We regularly review and update these safeguards to maintain the highest protection standards.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our platform uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and provide personalized services. You have control over these technologies through your browser settings and our preference center.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential cookies required for platform functionality and security
- Performance cookies to understand usage patterns and improve our services
- Preference cookies to remember your settings and personalize content
- Analytics cookies to measure platform effectiveness and user engagement
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or service offerings. We'll notify you of significant changes through email or prominent notices on our platform.
Minor updates, such as clarifications or contact information changes, may be made without prior notice. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.
The current version of this policy is always available on our website with the latest revision date clearly indicated.
Contact Us About Privacy
If you have questions about this privacy policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Email: info@synthavelle.sbs
Phone: +27744600752
Address: 44 Connor Rd, Chase Valley, Pietermaritzburg, 3231, South Africa
We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 48 hours during business days.