Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 29-11-2020
Last Updated: 28-05-2026
STOec ("Company", "we", "us", "our") operates the website at sto.ec (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy describes the personal data we collect when you use the Site or contact us, how we use and share it, and the rights you may have under applicable law.
By using the Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Site or submit personal data through it.
1. Information We Collect
Depending on how you use the Site, we may collect:
1.1 Personal Data
Information that identifies you as an individual, such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Company name
- Job title
- Billing and payment information
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Site, we may collect information automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Operating system
- Referral source
- Pages visited and time spent on the Site
- Cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 6)
1.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from service providers (such as hosting or analytics vendors) or from public sources where permitted by law.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use personal data to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and our services
- Respond to inquiries and send service-related messages
- Apply your preferences (for example, language or display settings)
- Send marketing communications where you have opted in or where law allows
- Meet legal, tax, and regulatory obligations
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell personal data. We may disclose it to:
- Service Providers: Vendors who process data for us (for example, hosting, email, analytics, or payment processing) under contract.
- Business Partners: Partners, only with your consent where required, for co-marketing or joint offers you choose to join.
- Legal Compliance: Authorities, courts, or other parties when required by law, legal process, or to protect rights, safety, or property.
- Business Transfers: A buyer or successor entity if we merge, sell assets, or reorganize, subject to this Policy or notice to you.
4. Data Security
We use technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal data. No transmission or storage system is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purposes in this Policy, to meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements, then delete or anonymize it where feasible.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Site uses cookies and similar technologies as described below and in our Cookie Policy. You may block or delete cookies in your browser settings; some features may not work if you do.
For more information, see our Cookie Policy.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal exceptions.
- Objection: Object to the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another entity.
To exercise these rights, contact us at[email protected].
8. International Data Transfers
If you are outside Ecuador or Argentina, your data may be processed in countries with different data protection laws. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for cross-border transfers.
9. Third-Party Links
The Site may link to third-party websites. We do not control their privacy practices. Read their policies before you provide personal data to them.
10. Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn we have done so, we will delete it.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may change this Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top will change when we do. Continued use of the Site after an update means you accept the revised Policy.
12. Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy may be sent to [email protected].
13. Glossary
- Cookies
- Small files placed on your device that store settings or identifiers related to your visit.
- Data Controller
- The entity that decides why and how personal data is processed. For this Site, STOec acts as the data controller unless stated otherwise.
- Data Processor
- An entity that processes personal data only on the controller's instructions (for example, a hosting provider).
- Personal Data
- Information relating to an identified or identifiable person, such as name, email, or phone number.
- Third Party
- Any person or organization other than you, STOec, or our processors acting under contract.
Jurisdiction & Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Ecuador and Argentina, without regard to conflict-of-law rules.
By using the Site, you confirm that you have read and accept this Privacy Policy.