Data Protection and Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 2023-09-27
1. Introduction
This Data Protection and Privacy Policy ("Policy") outlines the data protection and privacy practices of Gaia BioMaterials AB ("we," "our," or "us") in compliance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. This Policy explains how we collect, process, and protect personal data obtained from users of our website and services. We respect your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal information.
Please note that any data transfer over the Internet theoretically poses a security risk and, therefore, complete protection against third party access to transferred data is not possible.
2. Definitions
Personal Data: Any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual, directly or indirectly.
Data Subject: The individual to whom the personal data pertains, as identified by the data.
3. Data Collection and Usage
3.1 Data Collection
We collect personal data in the following circumstances:
Voluntary Submission: You may provide us with personal data when using our website or services, such as your name, email address, phone number, and other contact information when filling out forms or contacting us.
Automated Information: We may automatically collect certain information through the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies. Please see Section 4 for more details on our cookie usage.
3.2 Purpose of Data Usage
We process personal data for the following purposes:
· To provide you with the services you request and communicate with you regarding your inquiries or requests.
· To improve our website and services by analyzing user behavior, preferences, and interests.
· To send you promotional materials or updates with your consent.
· To comply with legal obligations.
3.3 Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on one or more of the following lawful bases:
Consent: We will obtain your explicit consent before processing your data for specific purposes when required by law.
Contractual Necessity: We process data to fulfill contractual obligations or take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
Legitimate Interests: We may process data when it is necessary for our legitimate interests, and your rights and interests do not override those interests.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to recognize repeat use of our website by the same user/internet connection subscriber. These technologies allow us to collect information about your browsing behaviour and preferences in order to improve our website and services. In most cases these are so-called “session cookies” that are deleted once you leave our website.
Cookies – to an extent – forward information used to automatically recognize you through an IP address saved to the cookies. The collected information is used to improve our services and expedite your access to the website.
We are by law allowed to store cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary for the operation of this site. For all other types of cookies, we need your permission.
You can prevent cookies from being installed by adjusting the settings on your browser software accordingly. You should be aware, however, that by doing so you may not be able to make full use of all the functions of our website.
5. Data Security
We employ security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We regularly review and enhance our security practices to safeguard your information.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
7. Data Subject Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
· The right to access, correct, or delete your personal data.
· The right to withdraw consent, where applicable.
· The right to object to the processing of your personal data.
· The right to data portability.
· The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
· To exercise your rights or request further information, please contact us [Insert Contact Information].
8. Updates to this Policy
We may update this Policy to reflect changes in our data processing practices or legal obligations. We will notify you of any significant changes through our website or other appropriate means.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Policy or our data processing practices, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information].
By using our website or services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Policy.