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‍Thank you for visiting www.hyphen.earth (the "Website"). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the personal information of our users, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP).
‍1. Information We Collect
‍Personal Information: We may collect and process personally identifiable information, such as names, email addresses, postal addresses, phone numbers, and any other information you voluntarily provide to us through forms or communications on the Website.Usage Data: We may collect non-personal information about how you use our Website, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and other similar analytics data. This data is collected using cookies and similar tracking technologies, as described in Section 3.
‍2. How We Use Your Information
‍Personal Information: We may use your personal information for the following purposes:To respond to your inquiries and provide the services you request.To send you newsletters, updates, or marketing communications related to our services, but only if you have provided your explicit consent.To communicate with you about the Website, including updates, changes, or improvements.Usage Data: We may use usage data for internal purposes, such as improving the functionality of the Website, analyzing trends, and administering the Website. This data is collected in an anonymized or aggregated form, so it does not directly identify you.
‍3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
‍We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us collect information about your interactions with the Website. By using the Website, you consent to the use of cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through your web browser settings.
‍4. Third-Party Disclosure
‍We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to third parties without your explicit consent, except for the following purposes:To third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Website and providing services to you (e.g., hosting providers, payment processors). We ensure that these service providers are GDPR and FADP compliant and that they only process your data for the purposes we specify.
‍5. Data Transfers
‍As a global website, we may transfer your personal information to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, which may have different data protection laws. In such cases, we will ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your data, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
‍6. Data Security
‍We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information and prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
‍7. Children's Privacy
‍Our Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible.
‍8. Your Rights
‍As a user located in the EU or Switzerland, you have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, rectify, or erase your data, the right to restrict or object to its processing, and the right to data portability. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 9.
‍9. Contact Us
‍If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, or if you wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at info@hyphen.earth.