Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 6 April 2026

1. Identity of the Data Controller

Data Controller refers to the natural or legal person who determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.

The Data Controller for this website is Grupo Vanguardia COI, domiciled at Cl. 13 #425, San Pedro, Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia. Contact email: info@grupovanguardiacoi.com. Phone: +57 314 709 8582.

This website operates as an educational information platform. It does not offer financial services, credit products, debt management, or any form of financial intermediation.

2. Legal Framework

The processing of personal data by Grupo Vanguardia COI is governed by:

• Ley 1581 de 2012: Colombia's General Data Protection Law, which establishes the rights of data subjects and the obligations of data controllers and processors.
• Decreto 1377 de 2013: Regulatory decree that complements Ley 1581 de 2012 and specifies consent requirements and data processing policies.
• Ley 1266 de 2008: The Habeas Data law governing financial, credit, and commercial data in Colombia.
• Resolución 74442 de 2022 of the Superintendencia de Industria y Comercio (SIC): Establishes requirements for data processing policies.

The Superintendencia de Industria y Comercio (SIC) is the Colombian supervisory authority for data protection matters.

3. Data We Collect

Grupo Vanguardia COI collects personal data only when you voluntarily provide it through the contact form on this website. The categories of data collected are:

• Full name
• Email address
• Message content (free text you choose to provide)

We do not collect sensitive personal data as defined under Ley 1581 de 2012. We do not collect financial data, identification documents, or payment information through this website.

Personal Data means any information that identifies or makes identifiable a natural person.

4. Purpose of Processing

Personal data collected through the contact form is used exclusively for the following purposes:

• Responding to inquiries about our educational webinar program
• Providing information about session availability and registration
• Maintaining a record of communications for service continuity
• Complying with legal obligations

We do not use personal data for marketing purposes without explicit consent. We do not sell, rent, or transfer personal data to third parties for commercial purposes.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

The processing of your personal data is based on:

• Your explicit consent, given when you check the privacy acceptance box on the contact form and submit your inquiry
• The legitimate interest of Grupo Vanguardia COI in responding to inquiries directed to us
• Compliance with legal obligations applicable in Colombia

You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at info@grupovanguardiacoi.com. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

6. Data Retention

Personal data submitted through the contact form is retained for a period of up to two years from the date of submission, unless a shorter or longer period is required by applicable law or by the nature of the ongoing relationship. After this period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. For full information about the cookies we use and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.

8. Third-Party Services

This website may use third-party services including Google Analytics for anonymous usage analysis and Google Maps for displaying our location. These services may process data according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review Google's Privacy Policy at policies.google.com/privacy. Where these services involve the transfer of data outside Colombia, we take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

9. Rights of Data Subjects

Under Ley 1581 de 2012, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access (Derecho de acceso): To know what personal data we hold about you
• Right of rectification (Derecho de rectificación): To correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right of deletion (Derecho de supresión): To request deletion of your data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected
• Right to revoke consent (Derecho de revocación): To withdraw consent to processing at any time
• Right to complain: To file a complaint with the Superintendencia de Industria y Comercio (SIC)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@grupovanguardiacoi.com with the subject line "Data Rights Request." We will respond within the timeframe established by Colombian law (generally 10 business days for queries, 15 business days for complaints).

10. Security Measures

Grupo Vanguardia COI implements technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), access controls, and regular review of our data handling practices. No transmission over the internet is entirely secure; however, we take reasonable precautions to protect your data.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact for Data Protection Matters

For any questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact: info@grupovanguardiacoi.com or write to Cl. 13 #425, San Pedro, Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia.