1. Introduction
Ela (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information. It also informs you of your privacy rights in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. Who We Are
Ela is owned and operated by Osman Advisory Services (OAS), a sole proprietorship owned by Sarah Osman. OAS is registered in Norway.
Ela is an ecosystem designed to support women in consultancy through one-on-one sessions, peer support, learning webinars, topic-specific workshops, and other services, such as the future Ela Chatbot and progress tracking tools. Our mission is to help women thrive in their careers as consultants by providing personalized guidance and community support.
3. What Data We Collect
We collect personal data to provide our services effectively, including:
4. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data in the following ways:
5. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for:
6. Legal Basis for Processing
Our use of your personal data is based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
7. How We Share Your Data
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:
8. International Transfers
Your personal data will not be stored outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure that any transfers comply with GDPR requirements, either by relying on appropriate safeguards or by ensuring that the recipient is GDPR compliant.
9. Data Security
We have implemented appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse of your personal data. These include encryption, access controls, and regular security audits.
10. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.
11. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us at:
13. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on our website, and where appropriate, notified to you by email.
14. Complaints
If you believe we have infringed on your privacy rights, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority in your country.