Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2025-03-01

1. Introduction

Welcome to Value Sages ("Website"), operated by SAGES LTD ("Company," "we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our Website.

2. Data Controller Information

• Company Name: SAGES LTD
• Website URL: https://valuesages.com
• Contact Email: contact@valuesages.com

3. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data:

• Email Address: When users voluntarily subscribe to our waitlist.
• Usage Data: Collected through Google Analytics to analyze site performance and user interactions (subject to user consent via the cookie banner).
• Security Data: Google reCAPTCHA is used to protect against bot activity. IPs of waitlist subscribers are recorded to protect against bot activity.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We collect and process your data based on the following legal bases under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• User Consent: Email addresses are collected only when users explicitly opt into our waitlist.
• Legitimate Interest: We use Google reCAPTCHA to ensure the security of our Website.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• To notify waitlisted users about the beta launch and future updates.
• To analyze website performance and improve user experience (via Google Analytics, subject to user consent).
• To enhance security and prevent fraud (via Google reCAPTCHA).

6. Data Retention

• Email addresses will be stored indefinitely for future updates and marketing campaigns unless the user opts out.
• Users can request data deletion at any time by emailing contact@valuesages.com.

7. User Rights Under GDPR

Users in the European Economic Area (EEA) have the following rights:

• Access & Portability: Request a copy of your personal data.
• Correction: Request correction of incorrect or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data.
• Objection & Restriction: Object to certain processing activities.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (affecting future processing only).

To exercise these rights, email contact@valuesages.com.

8. Minimum Age Requirement

Users must be at least 16 years old to submit their email addresses for the waitlist and to use the services of Value Sages upon its launch. By providing an email address, users confirm that they meet this age requirement. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under the age of 16. If we become aware that personal data has been collected from a minor under 16 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Data Security Measures

We implement the following security measures to protect your data:

• Encrypted HTTPS connection with an Amazon RSA 2048 M02 certificate.
• Google reCAPTCHA to protect against unauthorized access.
• Restricted access to stored email addresses.

10. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

• We use Google Analytics to track user behavior, subject to user consent via the cookie banner.
• We use Google reCAPTCHA for bot protection.
• Users can manage their cookie preferences via the Cookie Consent tool.

11. Third-Party Services & Data Transfers

• Google Analytics and Google reCAPTCHA may transfer data internationally. These transfers comply with Google’s Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
• We do not share, sell, or rent user data to third parties.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. Users will be notified of any significant changes by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this page.

13. Contact Information

For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: Email: contact@valuesages.com