Privacy Policy for MKI U.S.A.

Effective Date: February 2026

NOTICE AT COLLECTION

MKI U.S.A., Inc. (“MKI,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) may collect Personal Information when you visit our Website or use our Services. We collect only what is necessary to operate, secure, and improve our offerings.

CATEGORIES OF PERSONAL INFORMATION COLLECTED

  • Identifiers: name, company name, business email address,
  • Professional Information: inquiry details related to IT services
  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, pages visited, interactions with our Website, access times
  • Support Information: technical logs or data you voluntarily provide for Helpdesk, NOC, or IT support

PURPOSE OF COLLECTION AND USE

  • Respond to information requests related to our services.
  • Respond to applicants interested in careers with MKI USA.
  • Improve Website design and functionality.

RETENTION

We retain Personal Information only as long as necessary for service delivery, security logging and auditing, compliance with legal obligations, and business needs. After retention periods expire, data is deleted or anonymized.

SALE OR SHARING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

MKI does not sell Personal Information and does not share Personal Information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

WHERE TO LEARN MORE 

See the full MKI Privacy Policy below for your rights, how to exercise them, data protection measures, and detailed practices.

INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how MKI collects, uses, protects, and processes the personally identifiable information (“Personal Information”) you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) provide on our website and through any of our products, platforms, or services (collectively, the “Website” or “Services”).

Our Services include, but are not limited to, IT consulting, digital solutions, fully managed IT services, 24/7 Helpdesk support, 24/7 Network Operations Center (NOC) monitoring, and 24/7 Cybersecurity operations.

This Policy also explains your choices regarding how your Personal Information is used, and how you can access, update, or request deletion of this information. This Policy does not apply to practices of organizations we do not own or control, or to individuals we do not employ or manage.

AUTOMATIC COLLECTION OF INFORMATION

MKI prioritizes the security of client and end‑user data. We follow a minimal‑data processing philosophy and collect only what is necessary to deliver and maintain our Website or Services.

Automatically collected information may include:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Website usage statistics

This information is used strictly for security monitoring, identifying potential misuse, and generating aggregated analytics. Aggregated data does not identify any specific individual user.

COLLECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

You may visit our Website without providing any Personal Information. Certain features—such as contact forms or service inquiries may require you to voluntarily provide:

  • Personal details (name, company, website URL)
  • Contact information (email address)
  • Business and technical details related to IT support requests

The categories of Personal Information collected are limited to identifiers, professional or employment-related information, internet or other electronic network activity information, and customer support information, as defined under the CCPA/CPRA.

STORING PERSONAL INFORMATION

MKI  retains Personal Information only for as long as reasonably necessary and proportionate to achieve the purposes described in this Policy, including service delivery, security monitoring, legal compliance, and legitimate business needs:

  • Deliver Services
  • Fulfill legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce agreements

When retention periods expire, data is securely deleted. Aggregated, anonymized data may be retained for operational insights but cannot identify you.

Once deletion occurs, rights such as access, rectification, and data portability cannot be exercised.

USE & PROCESSING OF COLLECTED INFORMATION

Where required by applicable law, we process  Personal Information for purposes described below :

  • Responding to inquiries about our services.
  • Responding to inquiries about job opportunities.
  • Gathering user feedback related to the Website.

We may process Personal Information under the following legal bases:

  • Your consent
  • Necessity to perform a contract or service agreement
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Our legitimate business interests, such as cybersecurity, fraud prevention, or service improvement

INFORMATION TRANSFER & STORAGE

MKI does not store Personal Information in a publicly accessible website database. Information submitted through our Website (such as contact forms or service inquiries) is transmitted directly to MKI via email and stored only within our secure email environment and internal systems used to support business operations.

MKI implements appropriate administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect Personal Information, including industry-standard security measures such as encryption, access controls, and secure infrastructure.

We do not sell Personal Information and do not share Personal Information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

We may rely on trusted service providers (such as enterprise email and collaboration platforms) to transmit, store, and protect communications. These providers act solely as service providers and are contractually obligated to process Personal Information only on our behalf, for business purposes, and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

If you have questions regarding how your Personal Information is transmitted or safeguarded, you may contact us using the information provided at the end of this Policy.

YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Know the categories and specific pieces of Personal Information we collect about you
  • Access your Personal Information
  • Correct inaccurate Personal Information
  • Request deletion of Personal Information, subject to legal exceptions
  • Restrict or object to certain processing activities
  • Request data portability, where technically feasible
  • Not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising privacy rights

RIGHT TO OBJECT TO PROCESSING

You may object to processing performed under legitimate interests. If Personal Information is used for direct marketing, you may object at any time without providing a reason. MKI does not engage in cross-context behavioral advertising.

HOW TO EXERCISE YOUR RIGHTS

You may submit a privacy  request using the contact information listed at the end  of this Policy. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. You may designate an authorized agent to submit a request on your behalf, subject to verification requirements. We will respond to verified requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.

CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:

  • Right to know the categories and specific pieces of Personal Information collected
  • Right to request deletion of Personal Information, subject to statutory exceptions
  • Right to correct inaccurate Personal Information
  • Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of  Personal Information
  • Right to limit the use or disclosure of sensitive Personal Information
  • Right not to be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights

MKI does not sell Personal Information and does not share Personal Information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

MKI does not intentionally collect sensitive Personal Information as defined by the CPRA, except where necessary to provide services, ensure system security, or comply with legal obligations.

Requests may be submitted by you or your authorized agent, and we will respond within the timeframes required by law.

PRIVACY OF CHILDREN

MKI  does not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under the age of 13. Our Website and Services are not directed to children. If you believe a child has provided Personal Information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

NEWSLETTERS AND COMMUNICATIONS

You may voluntarily subscribe to MKI  newsletters or communications. We do not share your email with third parties except as necessary to send communications through approved vendors.

All emails comply with the CAN-SPAM Act and include clear unsubscribe instructions.

COOKIES

Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to support the following purposes:

  • Website functionality
  • Performance measurement
  • Personalized experience
  • Security and threat detection

Where required by law, we use a cookie consent mechanism before setting non-essential cookies, including analytics cookies.

Performance measurement cookies may include Google Analytics (GA4), which helps us understand how visitors interact with our Website. Examples include:

  • _ga: Used to distinguish unique users (expires after 2 years).
  • _gid: Used to track user behavior within a single session (expires after 24 hours).

You may accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. We do not use cookies for cross-context behavioral advertising or tracking third-party websites.

DO NOT TRACK SIGNALS

Our Website does not track users across third‑party websites. Some external sites may track your behavior; this is outside our control.

LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

Our Website may include links to third‑party websites. MKI  is not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

INFORMATION SECURITY

MKI  maintains strong administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect Personal Information. However, no method of digital transmission is entirely secure.

You acknowledge:

  • Internet limitations are beyond our control
  • We cannot guarantee absolute security
  • Data may be intercepted despite best efforts

DATA BREACH PROCEDURES

If MKI  becomes aware of a data breach involving your Personal Information, we will:

  • Investigate the incident
  • Notify affected users when required by law
  • Cooperate with law enforcement
  • Post notice on our Website and/or contact you directly

LEGAL DISCLOSURE

We may disclose Personal Information when required by law, subpoena, or to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS

MKI  may update this Policy periodically. When changes occur, we will:

  • Post an updated version on our Website
  • Provide additional notice if required by law
  • Apply changes immediately unless stated otherwise

Continued use of our Website or Services constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

ACCEPTANCE OF THIS POLICY

By accessing or using our Website or Services, you acknowledge that this Policy describes how we collect and use Personal Information. If you do not agree with this Policy, please discontinue use of the Website or Services.  

HOW TO CONTACT US

For questions regarding this Policy or your Personal Information:

MKI U.S.A.