Terms and Conditions/ Privacy Policy

NON PROFIT RESOURCE LIBRARY WEBSITE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 16 March 2026 — Version 1.0

Green Guava Consulting Limited | Registered in Malta | Registration No. C 108305

PART A — WEBSITE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern access to and use of the Green Guava Consulting online resource library (the “Platform”), operated by Green Guava Consulting Limited (registered in Malta under company number C 108305) (“we”, “us”, or “Green Guava Consulting”). The Platform provides a free, publicly accessible repository of resources for non-profit professionals and non-governmental organisations (“NGOs”) worldwide.

These Terms apply to two categories of users:

Contributors: consultants, practitioners, and other individuals or organisations who submit, upload, or otherwise provide materials to the Platform; and
Users: NGOs, non-profit professionals, and members of the public who access or download materials from the Platform.

By accessing the Platform or submitting materials, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Platform.

1. DEFINITIONS

In these Terms, the following definitions apply:

“Contributor” means any individual or organisation that submits, uploads, or otherwise provides materials to the Platform.

“Content” means any document, template, guide, report, tool, data, text, image, or other material made available on the Platform, whether submitted by a Contributor or created by Green Guava Consulting.

“Intellectual Property Rights” means all patents, trademarks, service marks, trade names, copyright (including moral rights), database rights, design rights, know-how, confidential information, and any other intellectual or industrial property rights, whether registered or unregistered, in any jurisdiction.

“Platform” means the Green Guava Consulting website and resource library accessible at https://greenguavaconsulting.com, including all related services, features, and functionality.

“Third-Party Content” means any material included within Content that is owned by a third party and used under licence, permission, or applicable law.

“User” means any person or entity who accesses, browses, downloads, or otherwise uses the Platform or Content.

2. PLATFORM ACCESS AND ELIGIBILITY

2.1 Free Access

Access to the Platform is provided on a free-of-charge basis. Green Guava Consulting reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue access at any time, with or without notice, and shall not be liable for any such modification, suspension, or discontinuation.

2.2 No Registration Required for Users

Users may access publicly available Content without creating an account.

2.3 Contributor Registration

Contributors wishing to submit materials must register an account and provide accurate, current, and complete information. Contributors are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials and for all activities conducted under their account.

By creating an account and submitting materials, Contributors confirm that they have read and agree to be bound by these Terms, including Sections 3 and 5, and that they have all necessary rights to upload and share their materials on the Platform.

2.4 Geographic Availability

The Platform is intended to be accessible globally. However, Green Guava Consulting does not warrant that the Platform or its Content will be appropriate, lawful, or available in all jurisdictions. Users accessing the Platform from outside Malta do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY — CONTRIBUTORS

3.1 Contributor Ownership

Contributors retain ownership of all Intellectual Property Rights in the materials they submit to the Platform, subject to the licences granted in this Section 3.

3.2 Licence Granted by Contributors to Green Guava Consulting

By submitting materials to the Platform, each Contributor grants Green Guava Consulting a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive, transferable, perpetual, irrevocable licence to:

host, store, reproduce, display, communicate to the public, and otherwise make available the submitted materials on the Platform;
review, edit for formatting, categorise, and describe the submitted materials for the purpose of publication on the Platform;
moderate, remove, or withhold from publication any materials that Green Guava Consulting reasonably determines do not comply with these Terms or applicable law; and
sublicence the submitted materials to Users on the terms set out in Section 4 below.

This licence does not transfer ownership of the submitted materials to Green Guava Consulting. Contributors expressly agree that the licences they grant to Users through the Platform shall be as set out in Section 4 (including attribution and non‑commercial use restrictions).

3.3 Moral Rights

Where applicable law confers moral rights upon Contributors in respect of their submitted materials, Contributors consent (to the fullest extent permitted by law) to Green Guava Consulting exercising the licence rights set out in clause 3.2 without infringement of those moral rights. Green Guava Consulting will, where reasonably practicable, attribute submitted materials to the Contributor.

3.4 Green Guava Consulting’s Own Content

All Intellectual Property Rights in content created by or on behalf of Green Guava Consulting — including the Platform’s design, structure, branding, and any original content produced by Green Guava Consulting — are and shall remain the exclusive property of Green Guava Consulting or its licensors.

4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY — USERS

4.1 Licence Granted to Users

Subject to these Terms, and as sublicensed by Contributors under Section 3.2, Green Guava Consulting grants each User a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to:

access, view, and download Content from the Platform for non-commercial purposes; and
use, adapt, and share Content for internal organisational purposes, capacity-building, advocacy, programme delivery, or other non-profit activities, including donor‑funded projects, provided that the Content is not sold or licensed as a stand‑alone commercial product, and that appropriate attribution is given to the original Contributor and to Green Guava Consulting.

4.2 Attribution Requirements

Users who reproduce or adapt Content must:

credit the original Contributor by name (where provided) and Green Guava Consulting;
include the original title and, where applicable, a reference to the Platform; and
indicate clearly any adaptations made to the original material.

4.3 Restrictions on Use

Users may not:

use Content for commercial gain or profit as a stand‑alone product or core component of any paid toolkit, training package, or consulting deliverable without prior written consent from Green Guava Consulting and, where applicable, the relevant Contributor;
sublicence, sell, resell, or transfer Content to any third party on terms inconsistent with these Terms;
represent Content as their own original work where it is derived from the Platform; or
use Content in any manner that infringes the Intellectual Property Rights or other rights of any third party.

4.4 Open Licences

Where Content is published on the Platform with an open licence (such as a Creative Commons licence), the terms of that open licence will apply in addition to, and where inconsistent shall prevail over, the terms of this Section 4 in relation to that specific Content.

4.5 User Indemnity

Each User agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Green Guava Consulting from and against any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of the User’s misuse of Content, including any use in breach of Sections 4.1–4.4 or any applicable third‑party licence terms clearly indicated in or associated with the Content.

5. CONTRIBUTOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPRESENTATIONS

5.1 Representations and Warranties

By submitting materials to the Platform, each Contributor represents and warrants that:

the Contributor is the owner of, or has obtained all necessary rights, licences, consents, and permissions to submit the materials and to grant the licence set out in Section 3;
the materials do not infringe any Intellectual Property Rights, privacy rights, moral rights, or other rights of any third party;
the materials do not contain any defamatory, misleading, unlawful, harmful, offensive, or otherwise objectionable content;
where the materials contain personal data, the Contributor has complied with all applicable data protection laws in collecting and sharing such data;
the materials are accurate and prepared in good faith, and any opinions expressed are clearly identified as such; and
the submission of the materials does not breach any obligation of confidentiality or any contractual restriction to which the Contributor is subject.

5.2 Third-Party Content in Submissions

Where submitted materials incorporate Third-Party Content, Contributors must:

identify such content clearly within the submission;
confirm that appropriate permissions or licences have been obtained; and
provide details of any applicable third-party licence terms.

Green Guava Consulting may display a notice or label summarising applicable third‑party licence terms, and Users must comply with any such terms in addition to these Terms.

5.3 Updates and Corrections

Contributors are encouraged to notify Green Guava Consulting promptly if they become aware that submitted materials are inaccurate, outdated, or potentially infringing by contacting administration@greenguavaconsulting.com. Green Guava Consulting may, at its discretion, update, amend, or remove materials following such notification.

5.4 Contributor Indemnity

Each Contributor agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Green Guava Consulting and its officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from or related to: (i) the Contributor’s breach of these Terms; (ii) the Contributor’s submitted materials; or (iii) any claim that the submitted materials infringe any third-party rights (including any alleged infringement of Intellectual Property Rights).

6. ACCEPTABLE USE

6.1 Prohibited Conduct — All Users

All Users (including Contributors) must not:

use the Platform for any unlawful purpose or in any manner that violates applicable laws or regulations;
attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Platform, its servers, or any associated systems;
upload or transmit malware, viruses, or any other malicious code;
use automated tools (including bots, scrapers, or crawlers) to access the Platform in a manner that places an unreasonable load on Green Guava Consulting’s infrastructure, without prior written consent;
engage in any conduct that is harmful, fraudulent, deceptive, threatening, harassing, or abusive;
impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity; or
use the Platform in any manner that could damage, disable, or impair the Platform or interfere with other users’ access.

6.2 Content Standards for Contributors

Submitted materials must:

be relevant to the non-profit, development, humanitarian, or related sectors;
be presented in a professional manner appropriate to an international professional audience;
not contain advertising, promotional materials, or solicitations for commercial services, except where Green Guava Consulting has given prior written consent;
not contain political campaigning material or content that advocates for or against any specific political party; and
not contain content that promotes discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

6.3 Enforcement

Green Guava Consulting reserves the right, without liability and without prior notice, to remove any Content or suspend or terminate any Contributor’s access to the Platform if Green Guava Consulting reasonably concludes that these Terms have been violated. Green Guava Consulting is not obliged to monitor Content proactively but may do so at its discretion.

7. VETTING AND PUBLICATION OF CONTRIBUTED MATERIALS

Green Guava Consulting will review submitted materials prior to publication on the Platform. This review is a high‑level editorial and compliance check only and is not a legal review or professional validation of the Content. Green Guava Consulting does not guarantee that all submitted materials will be published, and makes no representation that the review process will detect all inaccuracies, errors, or rights issues. Publication of materials does not constitute an endorsement by Green Guava Consulting of the views or accuracy of those materials.

Green Guava Consulting aims to process submissions within a reasonable time but cannot guarantee specific publication timescales. Contributors will be notified if their submission is rejected.

8. TAKEDOWN POLICY

8.1 Purpose

Green Guava Consulting respects the Intellectual Property Rights of others and is committed to responding promptly and appropriately to notices of alleged infringement. This Section 8 sets out the procedure for submitting a takedown notice and Green Guava Consulting’s response process.

8.2 Submitting a Takedown Notice

If you believe that Content on the Platform infringes your Intellectual Property Rights or those of a third party you are authorised to represent, please submit a written notice to administration@greenguavaconsulting.com containing the following information:

your full name, address, telephone number, and email address;
identification of the Intellectual Property Right you claim has been infringed (e.g. description of the copyrighted work, registered trade mark number);
identification of the Content on the Platform you believe to be infringing, including its title, URL, and a description sufficient to locate it;
a statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorised by the rights holder, their agent, or applicable law;
a statement that the information in your notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are the rights holder or authorised to act on behalf of the rights holder; and
your electronic or physical signature.

8.3 Green Guava Consulting’s Response Process

Upon receipt of a valid takedown notice, Green Guava Consulting will:

acknowledge receipt within five (5) business days;
assess the notice and, where the claim appears credible, temporarily suspend or restrict access to the relevant Content pending further investigation, acting in good faith and without admission of liability;
notify the relevant Contributor of the notice and provide them with an opportunity to respond;
make a decision as to whether to permanently remove, restore, or modify the Content, taking into account all information received; and
inform both the notifying party and the Contributor of the outcome within twenty (20) business days of receipt of the notice (or such longer period as may be reasonably required for complex matters).

8.4 Counter-Notice

A Contributor who believes that their material was removed or restricted in error may submit a counter-notice to administration@greenguavaconsulting.com containing:

their full name, address, telephone number, and email address;
identification of the Content that was removed and the location at which it appeared;
a statement under penalty of perjury that they have a good-faith belief that the material was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification;
a statement consenting to the jurisdiction set out in Section 12 of these Terms; and
their electronic or physical signature.

Upon receipt of a valid counter-notice, Green Guava Consulting will forward it to the original notifying party and, if no legal action is commenced within ten (10) business days, may in its discretion restore the Content.

8.5 Repeat Infringers

Green Guava Consulting reserves the right to permanently remove access for any Contributor who is found to be a repeat infringer of third-party Intellectual Property Rights.

8.6 Limitation of Liability for Takedown Actions

Green Guava Consulting shall not be liable to any Contributor or User for any loss or damage arising from the removal, suspension, or restriction of Content pursuant to this Section 8, provided that Green Guava Consulting acts in good faith in response to a takedown notice.

9. DISCLAIMERS

9.1 No Professional Advice

Content available on the Platform is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on the Platform constitutes legal, financial, technical, medical, or other professional advice. Users should seek independent professional advice before relying on any Content for specific operational, legal, or financial decisions.

9.2 No Warranty as to Accuracy

Green Guava Consulting does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, reliability, currency, or fitness for purpose of any Content on the Platform. Content is submitted by independent Contributors and, although subject to a vetting process, Green Guava Consulting cannot guarantee that all Content is error-free or up to date. Users remain solely responsible for evaluating the suitability of any Content for their specific circumstances and jurisdictions and for obtaining independent professional advice where appropriate.

9.3 Platform Availability

The Platform is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. Green Guava Consulting does not warrant that the Platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components. Green Guava Consulting may perform maintenance, updates, or modifications at any time without notice.

9.4 Third-Party Links

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or resources. Such links are provided for convenience only and do not imply endorsement by Green Guava Consulting of those websites or their content. Green Guava Consulting has no control over, and accepts no responsibility for, the content, privacy practices, or availability of third-party websites.

10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

10.1 Exclusion of Certain Types of Loss

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Green Guava Consulting shall not be liable to any User or Contributor for any:

indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages;
loss of profits, revenue, data, business, goodwill, or anticipated savings;
loss arising from reliance on Content that proves to be inaccurate or incomplete; or
loss arising from the unavailability or interruption of the Platform;

whether arising in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, even if Green Guava Consulting has been advised of the possibility of such losses.

10.2 Cap on Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Green Guava Consulting’s total aggregate liability to any individual User or Contributor in connection with the Platform or these Terms shall not exceed the greater of (a) EUR 100 (one hundred euros) or (b) the total amount (if any) paid by that User or Contributor to Green Guava Consulting in connection with the Platform in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

10.3 Non-Commercial Nature

Users and Contributors acknowledge that the Platform is operated on a non-commercial, public benefit basis, and that this non-commercial nature is a material factor in the allocation of risk reflected in these Terms.

10.4 Mandatory Rights

Nothing in these Terms shall limit or exclude liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or fraudulent misrepresentation.

11. DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY

Green Guava Consulting processes personal data in accordance with its Privacy Policy set out in Part B of this document. By using the Platform, Users and Contributors acknowledge that personal data may be processed as described in Part B.

Contributors must ensure that any personal data contained in submitted materials has been collected and processed lawfully and that appropriate consent or other legal basis exists for its inclusion in materials made publicly accessible on a global platform.

12. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Malta, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

12.2 Jurisdiction

Subject to clause 12.3, the courts of Malta shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms or their subject matter or formation.

12.3 Alternative Dispute Resolution for International Users

Green Guava Consulting recognises that Users may access the Platform from jurisdictions around the world. Where mandatory local law provisions require a different governing law or forum, those provisions shall apply to the extent required. Green Guava Consulting encourages Users to contact us in the first instance to seek to resolve disputes amicably.

12.4 Online Dispute Resolution

Users who are resident in the European Union may have access to the European Commission’s Online Dispute Resolution platform at https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr. Malta is an EU Member State and the governing law and courts of Malta will satisfy the EU jurisdiction requirement for Users accessing the Platform from other EU Member States.

13. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

Green Guava Consulting may update or amend these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in law, platform functionality, or operating practice. The revised Terms will be posted on the Platform with an updated effective date. Where changes are material, Green Guava Consulting will use reasonable endeavours to provide notice (such as a notice on the Platform’s homepage). Continued use of the Platform following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of those revised Terms.

14. GENERAL PROVISIONS

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with the Privacy Policy in Part B and any additional terms notified to you in respect of specific features, constitute the entire agreement between you and Green Guava Consulting in relation to the Platform, and supersede all prior representations, discussions, or agreements.

14.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed deleted, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

14.3 Waiver

No failure or delay by Green Guava Consulting in exercising any right or remedy under these Terms shall constitute a waiver of that right or remedy.

14.4 Assignment

Green Guava Consulting may assign or transfer its rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction. Users and Contributors may not assign or transfer their rights or obligations without Green Guava Consulting’s prior written consent.

14.5 No Partnership or Agency

Nothing in these Terms creates or implies any partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship between Green Guava Consulting and any User or Contributor.

14.6 Contact Details

All general enquiries, and questions or concerns regarding these Terms, should be directed to:

Green Guava Consulting Limited

Regent House, Office 21, Triq Bisazza

Sliema, SLM 1640, Malta

Registration No. C 108305

Email: administration@greenguavaconsulting.com

Website: https://greenguavaconsulting.com

PART B — PRIVACY POLICY

Green Guava Consulting Limited (registered in Malta, company number C 108305) (“we”, “us”, or “Green Guava Consulting”) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who use our online resource library at https://greenguavaconsulting.com (the “Platform”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share personal data in connection with the Platform.

This Privacy Policy forms part of the Terms and Conditions published in Part A of this document and should be read together with them.

Malta is a Member State of the European Union. Accordingly, our processing of personal data is governed by the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (the “GDPR”) and the Data Protection Act (Chapter 586 of the Laws of Malta), as supplemented by applicable guidance from the Maltese Information and Data Protection Commissioner (“IDPC”).

A. DATA CONTROLLER

The data controller for all personal data processed in connection with the Platform is:

Green Guava Consulting Limited

Regent House, Office 21, Triq Bisazza

Sliema, SLM 1640, Malta

Registration No. C 108305

Email: administration@greenguavaconsulting.com

B. PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT

B.1 Contributors

When a Contributor registers an account and submits materials to the Platform, we may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

name and professional title;
email address and other contact details provided during registration;
professional background information voluntarily provided (such as areas of expertise, organisation affiliation);
login credentials (stored in encrypted form); and
any personal data included within submitted materials (see Section D below regarding Contributor obligations).

B.2 Users

Where Users access the Platform without registering, we do not require the provision of personal data. However, we automatically collect certain technical data when you visit the Platform, including:

IP address;
browser type and version;
pages visited and time spent on those pages;
referring website URL; and
date and time of access.

This technical data is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies. Please see Section I (Cookies) below.

B.3 Communications

If you contact us by email or otherwise, we will collect the personal data contained in your communication (such as name, email address, and any information you provide) for the purpose of responding to your enquiry.

C. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

We process personal data on the following legal bases under Article 6 GDPR:

Contractual necessity (Article 6(1)(b)): to fulfil our obligations to Contributors under these Terms, including managing accounts and reviewing and publishing submitted materials.
Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)): to operate and improve the Platform, to monitor and enforce compliance with these Terms, and to detect and prevent fraud or misuse. Our legitimate interests do not override the rights and freedoms of data subjects.
Legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c)): to comply with applicable legal obligations, including responding to takedown notices and law enforcement requests.
Consent (Article 6(1)(a)): for the use of non-essential cookies and analytics, where required. Consent may be withdrawn at any time.

D. PERSONAL DATA IN SUBMITTED MATERIALS

Contributors are responsible for ensuring that any personal data contained in submitted materials is processed lawfully. Before submitting materials that include personal data, Contributors must:

have a valid legal basis under applicable data protection law for sharing that personal data with Green Guava Consulting and for its public disclosure on the Platform;
ensure that data subjects have been informed of the disclosure in accordance with applicable transparency obligations; and
ensure that the personal data is relevant and limited to what is necessary for the purpose of the resource.

Green Guava Consulting reserves the right to request evidence of compliance, or to require redaction or removal of personal data from submitted materials prior to publication.

E. HOW WE USE PERSONAL DATA

We use personal data for the following purposes:

Account management: to create and manage Contributor accounts, to authenticate logins, and to communicate with Contributors about their submissions.
Publication and attribution: to publish submitted materials on the Platform and, where the Contributor has consented or where it is consistent with the terms of submission, to attribute materials to the Contributor.
Platform administration: to maintain the security and integrity of the Platform, to carry out technical maintenance, and to analyse usage patterns for the purpose of improving the Platform.
Compliance and enforcement: to investigate and respond to takedown notices, complaints, and reports of misuse, and to comply with legal obligations.
Communications: to respond to enquiries and, where you have opted in, to send updates about the Platform.

F. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

F.1 Third-Party Service Providers

Green Guava Consulting may share personal data with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating the Platform (such as web hosting providers, email service providers, and analytics providers). Such providers are bound by data processing agreements and are permitted to use personal data only for the purpose of providing services to Green Guava Consulting.

F.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose personal data where required to do so by applicable law, by a court order, or by a competent regulatory authority, including the Maltese IDPC or other EU supervisory authorities.

F.3 Takedown and Dispute Processes

In the context of takedown notices and counter-notices (see Section 8 of Part A), we may share limited personal data between notifying parties and affected Contributors to the extent strictly necessary to administer the process.

F.4 International Transfers

The Platform is accessible globally. Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (“EEA”), Green Guava Consulting will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place as required by Chapter V GDPR, including (where applicable) standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

G. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Our standard retention periods are as follows:

Contributor account data: retained for the duration of the Contributor’s active account and for a period of two (2) years following account closure or last activity, to allow for dispute resolution and legal compliance.
Submitted materials and associated attribution data: retained for as long as the material is published on the Platform and for a period of two (2) years following its removal.
Takedown and counter-notice records: retained for a period of five (5) years from the date of resolution, to allow for legal claims.
Technical log data and analytics: retained for a period of twelve (12) months on a rolling basis.
Communications: retained for a period of two (2) years from the date of the last communication.

H. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER GDPR

Subject to applicable law and any exemptions, data subjects have the following rights in respect of their personal data:

Right of access (Article 15 GDPR): to obtain confirmation of whether we process your personal data and to receive a copy.
Right to rectification (Article 16): to have inaccurate personal data corrected and incomplete data completed.
Right to erasure (Article 17): to request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances (the “right to be forgotten”).
Right to restriction of processing (Article 18): to request that we restrict processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to data portability (Article 20): to receive personal data you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Right to object (Article 21): to object to processing based on our legitimate interests, including profiling.
Right to withdraw consent: where processing is based on consent, to withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at administration@greenguavaconsulting.com. We will respond within one (1) calendar month of receipt. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Maltese Information and Data Protection Commissioner at https://idpc.org.mt, or with the supervisory authority in your EU Member State of habitual residence.

I. COOKIES

The Platform uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit the Platform.

I.1 Essential Cookies

Certain cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of the Platform (for example, to maintain session state for logged-in Contributors). These cookies cannot be disabled without impairing Platform functionality.

I.2 Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics or equivalent) to collect aggregated, anonymised data about how the Platform is used, in order to improve its content and functionality. Where required, we will obtain your consent before placing analytics cookies.

I.3 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience of the Platform.

J. SECURITY

Green Guava Consulting implements appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure, or access. These measures are reviewed and updated on a regular basis.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect personal data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

K. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

Green Guava Consulting may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data processing practices, applicable law, or platform functionality. The updated Privacy Policy will be posted on the Platform with an updated effective date. Where changes are material, we will use reasonable endeavours to provide notice. Continued use of the Platform following posting of the updated Privacy Policy constitutes your acknowledgement of the changes.

L. CONTACT AND COMPLAINTS

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or about how we process your personal data, please contact us at:

Green Guava Consulting Limited

Regent House, Office 21, Triq Bisazza

Sliema, SLM 1640, Malta

Email: administration@greenguavaconsulting.com

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to complain to the Information and Data Protection Commissioner (IDPC) of Malta:

Information and Data Protection Commissioner

Level 2, Airways House, High Street, Sliema, SLM 1549, Malta

Website: https://idpc.org.mt

Email: idpc.info@idpc.org.mt