Whitestar Privacy Notice

Introduction

This Privacy Notice explains how ESG Global, Pandell, Whitestar and our affiliated companies (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects personal information obtained through our website. We are committed to complying with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), UK Data Protection Act 2018, California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

Scope

This Privacy Notice applies to users in Canada, North America, the United Kingdom, and the European Union.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Cookies and Tracking Data: We use cookies to enhance user experience. Non-essential cookies will only be activated with your consent.

  • Business Contact Information Includes your name, email address, phone number, and job title when you provide it through forms or inquiries.

  • Usage Data: Includes IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, and browsing behaviour on our website.

  • If purchases are made: Billing information, credit card details. Employee numbers and annual revenue (optional)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for:

  • Providing and improving our services.

  • Responding to inquiries or requests.

  • Complying with legal obligations (e.g., GDPR Article 6(1)(c)).

  • Marketing purposes (only with your explicit consent). Please see separate Marketing Privacy Notices as applicable.

3. Cookies Policy

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality. These do not require consent.

  • Non-Essential Cookies: Used for analytics and advertising purposes. Consent is required before activation.

    • You can manage your cookie preferences via our cookie banner or browser settings.

    • For EU/UK users: Cookies will not be placed until you opt in.

    • For Canadian users: Implied consent is inferred unless you disable cookies in your browser settings.

    • For California users: You have the right to opt out of non-essential cookies.

  • Withdraw consent for data processing.

4. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you have the following rights:

  • EU/UK Residents: Right to access, rectify, erase data; restrict processing; data portability; object to processing; withdraw consent at any time.

  • California Residents: Right to know what personal data we collect; request deletion; opt out of data sales; non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights.

  • Canadian Residents: Right to access personal data and request corrections.

To exercise these rights, contact us at DPO@esgglobal.com

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share it with:

  • Service providers who assist in operating our website.

  • Legal authorities if required by law.

  • Our affiliated companies

6. Contact Information

For any questions about this Privacy Notice or to exercise your rights:

  • Email: DPO@esgglobal.com

  • Data Protection Officer: Paul Etherington DPO@wesgglobal.com

7. Updates to This Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

Last Updated: March 10, 2025

This template ensures compliance with GDPR (EU/UK), CCPA (California), PIPEDA (Canada), and CASL for cookies while addressing business contact information requirements.