Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy of Fountyco.com
1. Introduction
Fountyco (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data we process when you access our website at Fountyco.com or engage in our services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.
2. Data Controller
For the purposes of the GDPR, Fountyco, registered in the Netherlands, is the Data Controller of your personal data. You may contact us with any questions regarding data privacy at:
- Email: contact@fountyco.com
3. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
3.1 Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details provided when you communicate with us or use our services.
3.2 Service Usage Data: Data related to your use of our services, such as IP address, browser type, and other online identifiers collected through cookies and similar technologies.
3.3 Transaction Data: Information regarding payments, orders, and transactions made through our website.
4. Purpose and Legal Basis of Processing
We process personal data for the following purposes and under the following legal bases:
4.1 To Provide Services: To process your requests, orders, and payments, and to fulfill our contractual obligations (GDPR Art. 6(1)(b)).
4.2 To Communicate with You: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support based on our legitimate interest to maintain efficient communication (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)).
4.3 Marketing: To send you promotional materials if you have consented to receive them. You may withdraw your consent at any time (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)).
4.4 Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, such as financial record-keeping (GDPR Art. 6(1)(c)).
4.5 Analytics: To analyze traffic and usage patterns to improve our website’s functionality based on our legitimate interest in maintaining our business operations (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)).
5. How We Share Your Data
We may share your personal data with:
5.1 Service Providers: Trusted third-party providers that perform functions on our behalf, such as payment processors, analytics providers, and hosting services. We ensure all providers are GDPR-compliant and have signed data processing agreements with us.
5.2 Legal Requirements: We may disclose your data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
6. International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) for processing by our trusted partners. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure it is protected by implementing appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Transaction and communication data may be retained for up to seven years to comply with legal obligations.
8. Your Rights Under the GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
8.1 Right of Access: You may request confirmation of whether we process your data and obtain a copy.
8.2 Right to Rectification: You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
8.3 Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
8.4 Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we restrict processing in certain circumstances.
8.5 Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request your data in a structured, commonly used format and to transfer it to another controller.
8.6 Right to Object: You may object to processing of your data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
8.7 Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have provided consent for data processing, you may withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email]. We may request verification of your identity to process your request.
9. Security of Your Data
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. However, no transmission method over the Internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve user experience. By using our site, you agree to the use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal requirements or changes in our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”
12. Contact Us
For further information regarding this Privacy Policy or if you have any concerns, please contact us at:
- Email: contact@fountyco.com
Effective Date: 28/10/2024