GDPR Compliance Statement for Cookyto
Last updated: 25/10/2024
Cookyto is committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. We comply with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to ensure that your personal data is collected, processed, and stored responsibly and transparently. This statement outlines our GDPR compliance practices. If you have questions, please reach out to us at [email protected].
1. Data Collection and Processing
We collect personal data only when it is necessary for providing our services or when you voluntarily provide it. This data may include:
- Personal Identifiers: Name, email address (when you subscribe or contact us).
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, and website usage information.
We process this data to provide services, communicate with you, improve website functionality, and comply with legal obligations.
2. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under the GDPR, we process your personal data based on one or more lawful grounds:
- Consent: When you provide specific consent, such as subscribing to our newsletter.
- Contractual Necessity: When data processing is required to deliver the services you requested.
- Legitimate Interests: When it is in our legitimate interests to provide and improve our services (balanced against your rights).
3. Data Storage and Security
We are committed to maintaining the security of your personal data and implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Personal data is stored securely and only as long as necessary for its purpose or as required by law.
4. Your Rights Under the GDPR
As an EU resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Request the deletion of your data under certain conditions.
- Restriction of Processing: Limit processing of your data in specific situations.
- Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within one month of receiving your request.
5. Data Transfers Outside the EU
In cases where data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that adequate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other GDPR-approved mechanisms, to protect your personal data.
6. Cookies and Consent
Cookyto uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and to collect usage data. EU users are presented with a cookie consent banner where they can manage their preferences. You may also adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though this may affect site functionality.
7. Complaints
If you believe your data has been handled improperly or if we have not addressed your requests or concerns, you have the right to file a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority within the EU.
By using Cookyto, you agree to the terms outlined in this GDPR compliance statement. For further questions, please contact us at [email protected].