Privacy Policy

Last updated: 17th November, 2024

C3rtify (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our platform. By accessing or using C3rtify, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

• Personal Identification Information: Includes your name, email address, job title, organization, and any other contact information you provide.

• Data Certification Information: Includes data files, metadata, certifications, or information you submit for verification and certification through the platform.

• Usage Data: Information about how you access and interact with our platform, such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on each page.

• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to track platform activity, remember user preferences, and analyze usage. You can control cookie preferences in your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain our platform’s functionality.

• Certify, validate, and secure data submissions.

• Communicate with you regarding your account, certifications, and platform updates.

• Personalize user experience and improve our platform’s design, functionality, and content.

• Conduct research, statistical analysis, and monitor usage to optimize our services.

• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following situations:

• With Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating the platform, conducting business, or providing services to you, provided they agree to keep your information confidential.

• Compliance with Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information to comply with legal processes, enforce our policies, respond to claims, or protect the rights, safety, or property of C3rtify, its users, or others.

• Aggregated and Anonymized Data: We may share anonymized and aggregated data for research, marketing, or analytics purposes. This data does not identify individual users.

4. Data Security

We prioritize the security of your information. C3rtify uses encryption, access controls, and secure storage methods to protect data integrity and confidentiality. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to safeguard your data, please be aware that no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Correction: You have the right to access and request correction of any personal information we hold about you.

• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

• Erasure and Restriction: You may request that we delete or restrict the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.

• Objection to Processing: You may object to processing your personal information for specific purposes, such as direct marketing.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@circularlabs.io.

7. International Data Transfers

C3rtify operates globally and may transfer your data to countries outside of your own. We implement safeguards, such as contractual clauses, to ensure your data remains protected regardless of location.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 18 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 18, we will promptly delete it.

9. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to these third-party sites, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. By continuing to use the platform after changes are posted, you accept the revised Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

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

Email: info@circularlabs.io

Address: Via Maggio 1, 6900, Lugano, Switzerland