Privacy Notice

HAKIRA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (referred to as "HAKIRA", the "Firm", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to safeguarding and respecting the privacy of individuals whose personal data we collect. This includes visitors to our website [hakira.org] (the "Website"), clients and prospective clients, service providers, employment candidates, and any other individuals ("you") about whom the Firm obtains personal data.

This Privacy Notice outlines HAKIRA's practices regarding the collection, use, processing, storage, transfer, protection, and/or disclosure of personal information, in compliance with all applicable data privacy laws.

What Is Personal Data?

As used in this Privacy Notice, "Personal Data" means information that (either alone or in combination with other data held by the Firm) identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked to a particular individual or household. This includes terms such as "personal information," "personal data," or "personally identifiable information," depending on applicable law.

Who Are We?

At HAKIRA, protecting your sensitive data and ensuring your privacy is one of our core responsibilities. This Privacy Notice explains how we handle your personal data and your rights concerning it.

What Personal Data Do We Collect?

While you may visit our Website without providing any personal data, you may choose to do so by filling out forms (e.g., job applications or proposal requests). When you engage with us, we may collect the following categories of data:

Visiting Our Website

• Device identifiers (e.g., IP address)
• Browser type, operating system
• Referring domain
• Visit frequency and user activity

Professional Events & Communications

• Name, email address, phone number
• Mailing address or company affiliation
• Any voluntarily provided details

Third-Party Platforms

• Name, email address, or username
• Any public or authorized profile information
• Interactions via ads or affiliate links

Customer Support

• Contact information
• Contents of your inquiry or issue

We only collect and process personal data as permitted by applicable law and in accordance with your interactions with us.

Why Do We Collect Personal Data?

We use your personal information for several legitimate business purposes, including:

Client Relationship Management

To manage communications and deliver services according to your request, including legal, advisory, or audit engagements.

Marketing & Communication

To provide updates, promotional content, or tailored offerings about HAKIRA's services. You can opt out at any time — see the "Your Rights" section below.

Legal & Regulatory Compliance

To meet requirements such as tax compliance, identity verification, anti-money laundering (AML), and fraud prevention.

Website Performance

To analyze traffic, fix errors, and enhance your experience using cookies, analytics tools, and usability testing.

Security & Fraud Prevention

To prevent abuse, misuse, or illegal activity across HAKIRA's services or infrastructure.

Some data may be collected directly by HAKIRA, while in other cases it may be shared with us by trusted partners (e.g., event organizers, advertisers, or certification bodies).

Data Sharing

HAKIRA may disclose your personal data under the following conditions, subject to professional confidentiality and legal obligations:

• Regulatory authorities, when legally required
• Professional advisors (e.g., auditors, legal counsel)
• When necessary to protect rights, investigate fraud, or respond to legal requests

We do not sell your personal data.

Your Data Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct incomplete or inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (unless required by law to retain it)
• Restriction: Ask us to limit how we use your data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another provider
• Objection: Object to our processing of your data based on legitimate interest
• Withdraw Consent: Revoke your consent at any time, without affecting prior lawful processing

Note: Some of these rights may be limited if HAKIRA has legal obligations that override them (e.g., professional privilege or regulatory retention requirements).

Data Security

HAKIRA uses industry-standard security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. These include:

• Access controls and encryption
• Intrusion detection systems
• Limiting data access to authorized personnel only
• Secure server infrastructure

Children's Privacy

Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 13. HAKIRA does not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Notice or as required by applicable law, regulation, or contractual obligation. Once no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

Third-Party Sites

Our Website may include links to third-party platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, partner websites, or event platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy notices.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

HAKIRA uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and understand Website usage.

Types of Cookies Used:

• Necessary Cookies – Core functionality like login and security
• Analytics Cookies – Visitor behavior tracking via tools like Google Analytics
• Marketing Cookies – Advertising and remarketing tools for relevant promotions

You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings. To opt out of Google Analytics cookies, visit the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.

Changes to This Privacy Notice

HAKIRA may update this Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect new legal requirements or business practices. We will note the "last updated" date and may notify you directly of significant changes when appropriate.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Notice or your personal data, please contact us via our online form.