Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Stabroek Advisory LLC ("Stabroek Advisory," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website at stabroekadvisory.com, use our LCA Desk software platform at lcadesk.com, or engage our advisory services.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly:

• Contact information (name, email address, phone number, company name)
• Company details (company type, registration information, contract references)
• Employment data submitted through LCA Desk (job titles, nationalities, remuneration data)
• Procurement and expenditure data submitted for compliance reporting
• Capacity development records
• Communications with us (emails, form submissions, call recordings if disclosed)
• Billing and payment information

Information Collected Automatically:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type, device type, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
• Referring URL and search terms
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our services, including LCA Desk software and managed compliance reporting
• Prepare and submit Local Content Act compliance reports on your behalf
• Process transactions and send related billing information
• Respond to inquiries, provide customer support, and fulfill service requests
• Send administrative communications including deadline reminders and filing updates
• Improve our website, software, and services
• Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
• Protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and other security threats

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• The Local Content Secretariat — only when submitting compliance reports on your behalf as part of our managed service, and only with your authorization
• Service providers — trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our business (hosting, payment processing, email delivery), bound by confidentiality obligations
• Legal authorities — when required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
• Business transfers — in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with appropriate notice

5. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All data transmitted through LCA Desk is encrypted in transit using TLS 1.2 or higher. Data at rest is encrypted using AES-256 encryption. Access to client data is restricted to authorized personnel on a need-to-know basis.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Compliance report data is retained for a minimum of seven (7) years to support audit and regulatory requirements under the Local Content Act. You may request deletion of your account data at any time, subject to our legal retention obligations.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand usage patterns. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may limit certain features of our website.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Your Rights

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

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@stabroekadvisory.com.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at: