Effective Date: October 8th, 2024

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1. Introduction

Maloka Ventures ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you may provide while using our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit www.malokaventures.com, in compliance with federal regulations, including those from the General Services Administration (GSA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) regarding data privacy in government contracting. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not use the site.

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2. Information We Collect

       We may collect personal information in various ways, including:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and company details when you contact us or fill out forms.

• Non-Personal Identification Information: Browser type, IP address, pages visited, and other anonymous data for improving our services.

• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and store information about your interactions with the website.

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3. How We Use Your Information

      We collect and use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To Provide Services: To communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, and fulfill any requests for government contracting services.

• Compliance with Government Requirements: To adhere to any applicable regulations as set by the GSA or SBA, especially in areas of contract performance, subcontracting, and privacy protections.

• Improve Our Website: To analyze user behavior and improve website functionality, user experience, and content delivery.

• Security Purposes: To protect our website from fraud, misuse, and other malicious activities.

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4. Sharing Your Information

     We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information with trusted third-party         service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you. These third parties           include:

• Government Agencies: As required by law or in compliance with contracting obligations, including data-sharing mandates under federal guidelines (e.g., GSA and SBA).

• Third-Party Service Providers: We may share data with vendors that support our website (e.g., hosting platforms, analytics providers, payment processors), ensuring they comply with the same level of data privacy protection.

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5. Data Security

We prioritize the security of your personal data. We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption, secure servers, and regular monitoring, to protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure. As part of our government contracting obligations, we comply with all GSA and SBA cybersecurity standards.

However, please note that no transmission of data over the Internet is entirely secure, and while we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance the user experience. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or device by web browsers. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

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We may use cookies to:

• Track visitor activity and engagement for statistical purposes.

• Improve site navigation and user experience.

• Tailor content based on your interactions with our website.

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7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by federal regulations from the GSA or SBA regarding government contracts. This includes retaining information for as long as required for compliance with record-keeping obligations, audits, and regulatory reviews.

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8. Your Rights

• Access and Correction: You may request access to your personal data and correct any inaccuracies.

• Data Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your data, subject to compliance with legal and contractual obligations.

• Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw consent for data processing where applicable, though this may affect the services we provide.

For any inquiries about accessing or modifying your data, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information].

9. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review the privacy policies of these sites before providing any personal information.

 

​10. Compliance with Laws

Maloka Ventures complies with all federal regulations, including those provided by the GSA and SBA. Our data handling procedures align with the data privacy and security requirements mandated for government contractors, such as FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) compliance and relevant cybersecurity protocols. We are committed to upholding the standards set forth in the Privacy Act of 1974 and related federal guidelines for safeguarding personal information.

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11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal information.

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12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at: Maloka Ventures at 
natalia@malokaventures.com