Privacy Policy – Check Consulting

Version: 1.0
Last updated: August 1, 2025

At checkconsulting.online, operated by DIRECT CHECKOUT LIMITED, your privacy is our priority.
We are committed to protecting your personal data and handling it with transparency, fairness, and security, in full compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.

1. Company Information

Company Name: DIRECT CHECKOUT LIMITED
Business Registration No.: 79417341
Customer Service: info@checkconsulting.online
Phone: +12093700267
Date of Incorporation: 17-Dec-2025
Company Address: RM 701, UNIT 127, 7/F, TWR B NEW MANDARIN PLAZA,
14 SCIENCE MUSEUM RD, TSIM SHA TSUI, HONG KONG, 000000

For all privacy-related inquiries, please contact us via email.

2. Data We Collect

We only collect the personal data necessary to provide our services effectively. This may include:

a. Information You Provide Directly
Name and contact details (email address, billing address)
Payment details (processed securely via our payment partners)
Account information (if you create a user account)
Any information you send us via forms, chat, or email

b. Information Collected Automatically
IP address and browser type
Device and operating system information
Pages visited and time spent on the website
Cookies and analytics data (see Section 9)

c. Information from Payment Partners

When you make a payment, we may receive limited data from our payment providers (e.g., Airwallex, Bancontact) such as transaction status or confirmation. We never store full payment card details on our servers.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Performance of a contract (to provide services or fulfill purchases)
Consent (for marketing communications or cookies)
Legitimate interest (to improve services, prevent fraud, ensure security)
Legal obligations (accounting and tax compliance)

4. How We Use Your Data

To process orders and deliver digital services
To communicate regarding accounts or purchases
To send updates or marketing communications (only with consent)
To improve website performance and user experience
To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud

We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.

5. Data Storage and Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary or as required by law:

Customer account data: retained while the account is active
Transaction data: retained up to 7 years for legal and tax compliance
Marketing data: retained until consent is withdrawn

Data is securely deleted or anonymized once retention periods expire.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Personal data may be shared only with trusted third parties, including:

Payment processors (Airwallex, Bancontact, or other licensed providers)
Hosting and analytics providers (for performance and security)
Professional advisors (legal, accounting, or auditing purposes)

All partners process data under GDPR-compliant agreements.
We do not share data with advertisers or unrelated third parties.

7. International Data Transfers

As the company is registered in Hong Kong and serves customers in the EEA, appropriate safeguards are applied for international data transfers, including:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
EU-approved data transfer mechanisms

Your data remains protected to GDPR standards regardless of location.

8. Your Rights under GDPR

Right of access
Right to rectification
Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Right to withdraw consent at any time

Requests can be sent to info@checkconsulting.online.
We respond within 30 days.

You may also file a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA).

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to improve website functionality, analyze traffic, and enhance user experience.

Non-essential cookies can be accepted or declined.
Essential cookies are required for site functionality.

Further details are available in our Cookie Policy.

10. Data Security

SSL/TLS encryption across the website
Secure hosting with restricted access
Regular security updates and audits
Minimal data collection and retention

While no system is entirely risk-free, we act promptly in line with GDPR requirements in case of any breach.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices and recommend reviewing their policies separately.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect legal or operational changes.
The latest version will always be available at:
https://checkconsulting.online/privacy

Significant updates will be clearly communicated.