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Data Protection And Third Party Content

This page explains how we handle and protect your personal data, as well as how we use third-party cookies to enhance the user experience on our website.

By using this website, you are agreeing to these terms and conditions.

1. Introduction

In Costa Rica, data protection is primarily governed by the Ley de Protección de la Persona Frente al Tratamiento de sus Datos Personales (Law for the Protection of the Person Regarding the Processing of their Personal Data), Law No. 8968.

Pami Factura, in compliance with Costa Rican data protection laws (Law No. 8968), collects personal and financial data necessary for providing its invoicing services. However, any sharing of this data with third parties requires explicit consent from individuals unless otherwise permitted by law. Pami Factura must also ensure robust data security measures.

2. Types and Nature of Data Collected

Personal Information:

  • Name: To identify the user/client.
  • Contact Details: Such as email address, phone number, and physical address for communication purposes.
  • Identification Numbers: ID numbers (e.g., national ID) or tax identification numbers (e.g., for tax invoicing purposes).

Financial Information:

  • Billing Details: Information related to billing and invoicing, including transaction records.
  • Payment Information: Details of transactions, payment methods used (e.g., credit card numbers if applicable).

Usage Data:

Information on how the service is used, which may include logs of transactions, frequency of use, types of transactions made, and any preferences indicated by the user.

3. Use of Data

Under Costa Rican law (Law No. 8968), personal data can only be processed for specific, legitimate purposes, including:

  • Internal Use: Pami Factura can use collected data for its internal operations related to providing invoicing services, managing accounts, improving service quality, and responding to customer inquiries.
  • Legal Obligations: Data may also be used to comply with legal obligations, such as tax reporting and auditing requirements.

4. Sharing of Data with Third Parties

The law in Costa Rica places strict conditions on sharing personal data with third parties:

  • Consent Requirement (Article 10): Pami Factura must obtain explicit consent from individuals before sharing their personal data with third parties, unless such sharing is exempted by law.
  • Data Security (Article 13): Pami Factura is responsible for implementing appropriate security measures to protect the personal data it collects from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
  • Purpose Limitation (Article 12): Data can only be processed for specific, legitimate purposes disclosed to the individual at the time of collection. If data is to be used for a new purpose, consent must be obtained again.
  • Transfer to Third Parties (Article 11): When transferring personal data to third parties, Pami Factura must ensure that the recipient provides sufficient guarantees regarding data protection. This may include entering into contracts that require the third party to handle the data securely and only for specified purposes.