1. Data Controller
The data controller for your personal data is SimplyCodia, domiciled in Panama City, Republic of Panama. You may contact us at any time at info@simplycodia.com to exercise your rights or resolve questions about the processing of your data.
2. Data We Collect
Through the contact and audit form on our website we collect the following personal data: full name, email address, phone number (including country code), and project description or inquiry. We do not collect sensitive data or information from minors.
3. Purposes of Processing
Your personal data is processed for the following purposes: (i) to respond to your request for information, audit, or commercial proposal; (ii) to manage the commercial relationship if our services are engaged; (iii) to send communications about our services, updates, or relevant content, only if you have given your express consent.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
The processing of your data is based on the consent of the data subject, in accordance with Article 7 of Panama Law 81 of 2019 on Personal Data Protection. By completing and submitting the contact form, you freely, knowingly, and expressly consent to the processing described in this policy.
5. Processing Principles
SimplyCodia processes your personal data in accordance with the principles established in Law 81 of 2019: (i) Fairness: data is collected and processed in good faith; (ii) Proportionality: only strictly necessary data is collected; (iii) Accuracy: data must be accurate and up to date; (iv) Security: we adopt technical and organizational measures to protect data; (v) Transparency: we clearly inform you about the use of your data; (vi) Confidentiality: personnel accessing data are subject to a duty of secrecy.
6. ARCO Rights and Portability
In accordance with Law 81 of 2019, you have the right to: (i) Access: know what personal data we process about you; (ii) Rectification: correct inaccurate or incomplete data; (iii) Cancellation: request the deletion of your data when it is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected; (iv) Opposition: object to the processing of your data in cases provided by law; (v) Portability: receive your data in a structured, commonly used format. To exercise any of these rights, send your request to info@simplycodia.com, indicating the right you wish to exercise and attaching a document verifying your identity.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This website uses Google Tag Manager (GTM) and Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about user behavior, such as pages visited, time spent, and traffic source. These tools may use third-party cookies. This information is used exclusively to improve user experience and optimize our digital marketing campaigns. No personal data is sold or shared with third parties for advertising purposes without your consent.
8. International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers, such as Google (Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager) and other technology infrastructure providers, may be located outside the Republic of Panama. In such cases, we ensure that such transfers are made with appropriate safeguards pursuant to Article 29 of Law 81 of 2019, including the use of standard contractual clauses or other recognized adequacy mechanisms.
9. Retention Period
Your personal data will be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected and, in any case, as long as there is an active or potential commercial relationship with SimplyCodia. Once that relationship ends, the data will be blocked and subsequently deleted within the timeframes established by applicable Panamanian law, unless there is a legal obligation to retain it.
10. Data Security
SimplyCodia implements appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. This includes the use of encrypted connections (HTTPS), access controls to systems, and staff training.
11. Modifications to This Policy
SimplyCodia reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in its practices or applicable legislation. The date of the last update is indicated at the beginning of this document. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.
12. Supervisory Authority
If you believe that the processing of your personal data does not comply with Law 81 of 2019, you have the right to file a complaint with the National Authority for Transparency and Access to Information (ANTAI — Autoridad Nacional de Transparencia y Acceso a la Información), the authority responsible for overseeing compliance with data protection regulations in the Republic of Panama. Official website: www.antai.gob.pa.