Who we are
At 8Foundry, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our contact form, and interact with analytics tools, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Please read this policy carefully to understand how we handle your personal data.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
Analytics Information: We use third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to collect non-personal information about your interactions with our website. This includes information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and the time spent on the website. This data helps us understand user behavior and improve our website’s performance.
Personal Information: When you use our contact form, you may provide us with personal information, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other details you choose to share.
How We Use Your Information
To Respond to Inquiries: If you submit a query via our contact form, we use the information provided to respond to your request and offer relevant information or services.
To Improve User Experience: We use analytics tools to monitor website traffic, trends, and usage patterns. This data allows us to enhance the content and design of our website, ensuring a better user experience.
To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may use your information as required to comply with applicable legal obligations or to defend legal claims.
Legal Basis for Processing Your Data
Under the GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
Compliance with Legal Obligations: We may process your data to fulfill any legal obligations or regulatory requirements.
Consent: By submitting your personal information via the contact form, you consent to our processing of your data for the purpose of responding to your inquiries.
Legitimate Interests: We process non-personal information collected via analytics tools to improve our website and user experience, which is considered a legitimate interest under GDPR.
How We Protect Your Data
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your personal data. This includes encryption and access control to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of your personal data.
Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required to comply with legal, accounting, or regulatory obligations. Specifically, contact form data will be retained for up to 24 months unless required for ongoing communication, while analytics data may be retained for up to 36 months to analyze website performance trends. Non-personal data collected through analytics tools may be retained for as long as needed to analyze website performance.
Sharing Your Data
We do not share your personal data with third parties, except as necessary for the operation of our website (e.g., with analytics providers) or when required by law. While we strive to work with GDPR-compliant service providers, we cannot guarantee their data handling policies. If our third-party service providers process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), they are responsible for implementing appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), to protect your data.
Cookies
We use cookies to collect and store non-personal information. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us improve your website experience, analyze website usage, and personalize content. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website.
Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject, you have the following rights under the GDPR:
- Right to Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain conditions.
- Right to Restriction of Processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request that we provide your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing or legitimate interests.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: If we process your data based on your consent, you can withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: contact@8foundry.com.
International Data Transfers
If we transfer your personal data outside of the European Economic Area (EEA), we take reasonable measures to work with providers that implement appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses or other mechanisms authorized by the GDPR.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not employ age verification mechanisms, but if we become aware that a child under 16 has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete such data in accordance with applicable regulations. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children. If we become aware that a child under 16 has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete such data.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated policy on this page with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
8Foundry
Email: contact@8foundry.com
This Privacy Policy is designed to be transparent about how we handle your data, in line with GDPR regulations. Thank you for trusting 8Foundry with your personal information.