Privacy Policy for Bash Quality Systems
This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Bash Quality Systems, LLC (“BQS,” “we,” or “us”) collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users of our website and clients of our engineering and quality management consulting services.
1. Personal Data Collection
We collect and process personal data when you engage with our services, visit our website, or communicate with us regarding consulting projects. This includes:
| Category | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Identification | Name, Company, Job Title, Industry | Provided by you |
| Contact | Email Address, Phone Number, Mailing Address | Provided by you |
| Project Data | Quality Management System (QMS) details, regulatory strategy needs | Provided by you |
| Technical | Browser name, device type, and technical connection information | Collected automatically |
2. How We Use This Information
BQS uses collected data for the following legal and professional purposes:
- Service Delivery: To perform engineering and quality engineering (QE) consulting contracts, manage project timelines, and deliver technical strategies.
- Regulatory Compliance: To comply with professional, legal, or regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 13485, 21 CFR 820, EU MDR).
- Communication: To respond to inquiries, provide project updates, and send periodic professional insights (with your consent).
- Site Improvement: To monitor website performance and improve user experience via non-personal identification information.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
In accordance with data protection laws, BQS processes data under the following bases:
- Contractual Necessity: Where processing is required to fulfill our consulting agreement with you.
- Legitimate Interests: For the security of our services, identity verification, and managing business relationships.
- Consent: Where you have explicitly opted in to receive marketing or newsletters.
4. Data Protection and Security
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices. Technical measures include:
- Encryption: Sensitive data exchanges are transmitted over encrypted SSL secured communication channels.
- Confidentiality: Strict internal procedural instructions for handling client data, including de-identification practices where applicable.
- Access Control: Access to client data is strictly restricted to authorized personnel with unique login credentials.
5. Sharing and International Transfers
BQS does not sell, trade, or rent personal data to third parties. Data may be shared only with:
- Service Providers: Third-party agents performing functions on our behalf (e.g., cloud hosting), subject to strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Authorities: When required to respond to valid requests by public authorities for law enforcement or national security.
For transfers between the EEA, UK, Switzerland, and the US, BQS adheres to recognized data transfer mechanisms, such as the Data Privacy Framework (DPF) principles or Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), to ensure an adequate level of protection.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access & Rectification: The right to receive a copy of your data and correct inaccuracies.
- Erasure: The right to request deletion of data when no longer necessary.
- Objection: The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
- Data Portability: The right to request a transfer of your data to another party.
7. Cookies
Our website may use “cookies” to enhance user experience. You may choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies, though some parts of the site may not function properly as a result.
8. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the handling of your data, please contact:
Bash Quality Systems Email: info@bashqualitysystems.com
Location: Mannheim, Germany
Website: Bashqualitysystems.com
Last Updated: April 30, 2026