Privacy Policy.
Effective Date: April 10, 2026
1. Commitment to Privacy
AQX Cert ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and integrity of corporate and individual data. As an IECC-accredited body, we adhere to strict international standards for data confidentiality and impartiality.
2. Data Collection & Usage
We collect information necessary for the execution of accredited certification services, including:
- Corporate Identification (Domain, Legal Entity Name)
- Contact Information (Personnel Names, Professional Emails)
- Operational Data (Management systems, audit scope requirements)
Usage is strictly limited to certification scoping, audit scheduling, and the maintenance of the global digital registry.
3. GDPR & User Rights
For data subjects within the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements. You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold.
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request the deletion of data when no longer required for accreditation fidelity.
- Portability: Transfer data to another certification body.
4. Data Retention
To ensure the validity of certifications, records are retained for the duration of the certification cycle (typically 3 years) plus a mandatory 2-year audit trail period as required by IECC accreditation rules.
5. Cookies & Tracking
We use essential cookies to manage navigation and secure form submissions. Analytical cookies may be used to optimize our B2B conversion pathways without identifying individual personnel.
6. Third-Party Disclosure
In accordance with certification standards (ISO/IEC 17021-1), your certification status and limited corporate data are disclosed to the **IECC Global Accreditation Authority** for registry inclusion. No data is sold to marketing third parties.
7. Information Security
All data is processed through industry-standard encryption protocols (TLS 1.3) and stored in secure, access-controlled environments to prevent unauthorized disclosure or breach.