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Effective Date: 01.01.2025

Privacy Policy for the Ecosystem for Micro-Optics

Welcome to the Ecosystem for Micro-Optics (“the Platform”). PHABULOuS (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled securely and transparently. We handle your personal data with the utmost care and in accordance with applicable privacy laws, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you interact with the Platform.

1. Data Controller

Data controller: PHABULOuS Foundation, Zuider Parallelweg 35-4, 6882 AE Velp, Netherlands
For any privacy-related inquiries, you may contact us info@phabulous.eu

2. Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of data:

 Data You Provide:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, job title, company name, and other registration details.
  • Content Submissions: Data, images, descriptions, and other content uploaded to the Platform.
  • Communication Data: When you contact us, we may collect your name, email address, and message content.

Data Collected Automatically:

  • Log Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and access times.
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, clicks, and other actions taken on the Platform.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected via cookies and similar technologies. (See Section 7 for details.)

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • To operate, maintain, and improve the Platform.
  • To verify user eligibility and manage accounts.
  • To communicate with you about Platform updates or relevant services.
  • To ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • To prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activities.
  • To generate anonymized analytics to improve the Platform’s functionality.

We will not use your personal data for purposes unrelated to the operation of the Platform without obtaining your explicit consent.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you voluntarily provide data or accept cookies.
  • Contractual Necessity: To provide the services outlined in the Platform’s Terms and Conditions.
  • Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, such as GDPR requirements.
  • Legitimate Interests: For security, fraud prevention, and improving user experience.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following cases:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with hosting, maintenance, analytics, and customer support.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from authorities.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the new owner.

6. Data Retention

Account information and personal data will be retained for the duration of your use of the Platform and only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose outlined in this Privacy Policy, or longer if required by law.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Platform uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and collect usage data. These include:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for Platform functionality.
  • Analytics Cookies: To analyze traffic and user behavior.
  • Preference Cookies: To remember your settings and preferences.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or by using a cookie management tool on the Platform.

8. Data Security

We employ technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • Encryption protocols to secure data transmission.
  • Access controls to restrict unauthorized access.
  • Regular security assessments and monitoring.

However, no system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection against breaches. In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities in accordance with legal requirements.

9. Your Rights

Under the GDPR (if applicable), you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request access to your personal data.
  • Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
  • Restriction: Request limitations on data processing.
  • Portability: Receive a copy of your data in a portable format.
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time for processing based on consent.

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@phabulous.eu.

10. Data Transfers

If you access the Platform from outside the EU, please note that your data may be transferred to and processed in the EU. We ensure that such transfers comply with GDPR requirements.

11. Third-Party Links

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We do not endorse or take responsibility for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. Use these sites at your own discretion and/or review their privacy policies before submitting any data.

12. Updates to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Updates will be posted on this page, and significant changes will be communicated via email.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: info@phabulous.eu

Last Updated: 01.01.2025