Be2Can.com Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 26, 2025
Introduction
Be2Can.com (“we” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect through our website be2can.com, how we use and safeguard that data, and your rights regarding your information. We comply with applicable data privacy laws globally, including the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), among others. By using our site, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.
Be2Can.com is a consulting and advisory firm specializing in two core pillars:
- Industrial Consulting & Operational Excellence (with a strong focus on canmaking and related industries)
- Leadership, Emotional Intelligence & People-Centric Performance (Trust & Inspire – Empathetic and caring leadership)
Personal Data We Collect
We only collect personal information that you choose to provide or that is collected automatically as you use our site:
- Contact Information: When you subscribe to our newsletter or download resources, we ask for your first name, last name, and email address. You may also optionally provide a phone number.
- Scheduling Information: If in the future we use a scheduling tool (such as Calendly) to book appointments, you may be asked to provide similar personal details (name, email, phone) for scheduling purposes.
- Automatically Collected Data: When you visit our site, certain data is collected automatically via cookies and similar technologies. This may include your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and browsing actions on our site. This data is used to analyze site usage and improve user experience.
We do not intentionally collect any sensitive personal data (such as racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, or health information), nor do we knowingly collect data from children under the age of 16.
How We Use Your Personal Data
We use the collected data for purposes including:
- Service Delivery: To send you newsletters, resources, and other communications based on your subscription or download requests.
- Communication: To contact you regarding inquiries, scheduling meetings, or sharing updates related to our consulting and advisory services.
- Site Functionality: To ensure the website operates correctly, remember your cookie or language preferences, and improve overall functionality.
- Analytics and Marketing: To analyze user behavior via tools like Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and System.io, and to optimize our marketing campaigns.
- Security and Compliance: To protect our website and comply with legal obligations.
We will only use your personal data for the purposes for which we collected it and with your consent where required by law.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to provide core functionality, improve your experience, and analyze usage. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that enable us to remember your preferences and track aggregated user data.
Types of cookies include:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for website operation (e.g., remembering cookie consent or enabling security features).
- Analytics Cookies: Used to collect information (e.g., via Google Analytics) about website traffic and user interactions on an anonymous basis.
- Advertising/Marketing Cookies: Utilized by tools like Facebook Pixel to help measure ad effectiveness and deliver targeted advertising based on aggregated data.
You may manage your cookie preferences via our cookie consent banner on your first visit or by adjusting your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our site.
Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
We rely on trusted third-party service providers to operate our website and deliver services. These include:
- Web Hosting (iPage): Your data may be stored on iPage servers. iPage uses industry-standard security measures and processes technical data to ensure smooth website operation.
- Content Delivery & Security (Cloudflare): Cloudflare helps improve website performance and protect against attacks. It may process IP addresses and cookie data to filter malicious traffic.
- Content Management (WordPress & Divi): Our website is built on WordPress with the Divi theme. By default, WordPress only collects data that you explicitly provide and uses minimal cookies for functionality.
- Email Marketing (Systeme.io): For managing newsletters and marketing campaigns, Systeme.io stores your name and email address securely and in accordance with GDPR.
- Analytics (Google Analytics): Aggregated and anonymized data such as IP addresses and user behavior are collected to analyze site usage.
- Advertising (Facebook Pixel): Used for tracking user actions on our site for the purpose of measuring ad effectiveness, without disclosing personal identifiers.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. Data is only shared to ensure the functionality of our website and the services you request, or as required by law.
International Data Transfers
Although Be2Can.com is registered in the Czech Republic, our website is accessible worldwide. Personal data collected from users may be transferred to countries outside the EU/EEA. When such transfers occur, we ensure that appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place to protect your data.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including compliance with legal obligations. For example, contact details provided for newsletters are kept until you unsubscribe or request deletion, and analytical data is retained in aggregate form only.
Your Rights and Choices
Under GDPR (for EU/EEA Residents):
- Access: You may request a copy of your personal data.
- Rectification: You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Under certain conditions, you may ask for your data to be deleted.
- Restriction: You may request that processing is limited.
- Object: You have the right to object to certain data processing activities.
- Data Portability: You may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Withdrawal of Consent: If processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.
Under CCPA (for California Residents):
- Right to Know: You can request details about the personal data we collect.
- Right to Delete: You can ask us to delete personal data (with applicable exceptions).
- Right to Opt-Out: You may opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal data. (Be2Can.com does not sell your data.)
- Right to Non-Discrimination: Your access to our services will not be affected if you exercise these rights.
For residents outside these regions, similar rights may apply under local data protection laws. To exercise your rights, please contact us as described below.
Data Security
We implement robust security measures to protect your personal data, including:
- Secure hosting and encryption (via HTTPS/TLS).
- Firewalls and intrusion detection through iPage and Cloudflare.
- Regular updates to our website software (WordPress, Divi, and plugins).
- Strict access controls limited to authorized personnel.
While no security system is perfect, we continually assess and improve our practices to safeguard your data.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not share your personal data with third parties for their own marketing purposes. Data may only be shared:
- With Your Consent: If you opt in to share your information.
- For Legal Reasons: In response to lawful requests or legal obligations.
- During Business Transfers: If Be2Can.com is involved in a merger or acquisition.
- To Protect Our Rights: When necessary to protect our users or prevent fraud.
SEO and Structured Data
This Privacy Policy is structured with clear headers and formatting to ensure it is user- and SEO-friendly. We incorporate structured data markup (e.g., Schema.org) to help search engines properly index this page as our official Privacy Policy. This makes the policy easy to find for users and enhances our transparency online.
Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated through updates on our website and the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the website signifies acceptance of any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us using the details below:
Be2Can.com
Email: [email protected] (Attn: Data Protection Officer)
Registered Office: Pilsen, Czech Republic
(The above contact information is provided for privacy-related inquiries. For general inquiries about Be2Can.com, you may use the contact form or information provided on our website’s contact page.)
We will respond to your inquiries as soon as reasonably possible, typically within a few business days. If you are contacting us to exercise a data subject right (such as requesting access or deletion), please provide sufficient information for us to verify your identity and locate your data (for example, the email address you used for our services), and clearly describe your request.