Wavemaps Privacy Policy
Effective date: October 15, 2024
1. Introduction Wavemaps (”we,” “us,” or “our”) iscommitted to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. ThisPrivacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard yourpersonal data when you visit our website www.wavemaps.com(”the Website”) and informs you about your privacy rights under theGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that youhave read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.
2. Data Controller Contact Information: For the purposes of the GDPR, the data controller is: Company Name: Wavemaps, Email: privacy@wavemaps.com. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or ourdata practices, please contact us at the above address.
3. Lawful Basis for Processing Personal Data: We process your personal data based on the following lawful bases under GDPR: Consent (Article 6(1)(a)): When you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for aspecific purpose. Legitimate Interests (Article6(1)(f)): When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, and your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests.
4. Information We Collect
4.1 Personal Data We may collect and process the following personal data about you:
Contact Information: If you choose to contact us via forms or email, we may collect your name, emailaddress, and any other information you provide.
Usage Data: Information about how you use our Website.
4.2 Special Categories of Personal Data: We do not collect any special categories of personal data(such as data about your health, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions,etc.).
5. How We Collect Your Data We collect data using the following methods: Direct Interactions: You may provide data by filling in forms or by corresponding with us by post, phone, email, or otherwise. Automated Technologies: As you interact with our Website, we may automatically collect technical data about your equipment, browsing actions, and patterns via cookies and similar technologies.
6. Cookies and Similar Technologies
6.1 What Are Cookies? Cookies are small text files placed on your device to store data that can be recalled by a web server in the domain that placed the cookie.
6.2 Types of Cookies We Use: Essential Cookies:Necessary for the functioning of the Website. Analytics Cookies: Used to collect information about how visitors use our Website (e.g., Google Analytics).
6.3 Managing Cookies Upon your first visit to our Website, we present a cookie consent banner. You have the option to: Accept All Cookies: Consent to the use of all cookies. Customize Preferences: Choose which types of cookies you consent to. Reject Non-Essential Cookies: Decline the use of non-essential cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time via our Cookie Settings.
6.4 Google Analytics We use Google Analytics to analyze Website traffic. Google Analytics collects information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the Website. IP Anonymization: We have enabled IP anonymization to ensure your full IP address is not stored. Data Processing Agreement: We have entered into a data processing agreement with Google. Opt-Out: You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
7. How We Use Your Personal Data We use your personal data for the following purposes: To Provide and Maintain Our Service: Ensure the Website functions correctly. To Improve User Experience: Analyze how users interact with our Website to enhance functionality and content. To Communicate with You: Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
8. Disclosure of Your Personal Data We may share your personal data with: Service Providers: Third-party companies that assist us in operating the Website (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services) under data processing agreements. Legal Obligations: Authorities or law enforcement if required by law. We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
9. International Data Transfers Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including the United States. When we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place: Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs): We use SCCs approved by the European Commission. Privacy Shield Framework: Although invalidated, we ensure any U.S. partners comply with equivalent data protection standards.
10. Data Security We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Encryption: Data transmitted over the internet is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols. Access Control: Personal data is accessible only to authorized personnel who require access for their job functions.
11. Data Retention We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Usage Data: Retained for a period necessary to analyze trends and improve our services, typically nol onger than 1 year. Contact Information: Retained as long as necessary to respond to your inquiries.
12. Your Rights Under GDPR Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data: Right of Access: Obtain confirmation as to whether we process your personal data and access to the data. Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data. Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions. Right to Restrict Processing: Request us to suspend the processing of your personal data. Right to Data Portability: Receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes. Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your data. To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@wavemaps.com.
12.1 Right to Lodge a Complaint If you believe that our processing of your personal data infringes data protection laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your EU member state of residence or place of the alleged infringement.
13. Children’s Privacy Our Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. No Collection of Children’s Data: We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you are under 16, please do not provide any personal data. Parental Consent: If you believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us to delete the information.
14. Third-Party Links Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. No Control Over Third-PartySites: We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Notification of Changes: Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Material Changes: For significant changes, we may notify you via email or a prominent notice on our Website. Review Periodically: Please review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.
16. Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at info@wavemaps.com.
2. Data Controller Contact Information: For the purposes of the GDPR, the data controller is: Company Name: Wavemaps, Email: privacy@wavemaps.com. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or ourdata practices, please contact us at the above address.
3. Lawful Basis for Processing Personal Data: We process your personal data based on the following lawful bases under GDPR: Consent (Article 6(1)(a)): When you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for aspecific purpose. Legitimate Interests (Article6(1)(f)): When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, and your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests.
4. Information We Collect
4.1 Personal Data We may collect and process the following personal data about you:
Contact Information: If you choose to contact us via forms or email, we may collect your name, emailaddress, and any other information you provide.
Usage Data: Information about how you use our Website.
4.2 Special Categories of Personal Data: We do not collect any special categories of personal data(such as data about your health, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions,etc.).
5. How We Collect Your Data We collect data using the following methods: Direct Interactions: You may provide data by filling in forms or by corresponding with us by post, phone, email, or otherwise. Automated Technologies: As you interact with our Website, we may automatically collect technical data about your equipment, browsing actions, and patterns via cookies and similar technologies.
6. Cookies and Similar Technologies
6.1 What Are Cookies? Cookies are small text files placed on your device to store data that can be recalled by a web server in the domain that placed the cookie.
6.2 Types of Cookies We Use: Essential Cookies:Necessary for the functioning of the Website. Analytics Cookies: Used to collect information about how visitors use our Website (e.g., Google Analytics).
6.3 Managing Cookies Upon your first visit to our Website, we present a cookie consent banner. You have the option to: Accept All Cookies: Consent to the use of all cookies. Customize Preferences: Choose which types of cookies you consent to. Reject Non-Essential Cookies: Decline the use of non-essential cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time via our Cookie Settings.
6.4 Google Analytics We use Google Analytics to analyze Website traffic. Google Analytics collects information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the Website. IP Anonymization: We have enabled IP anonymization to ensure your full IP address is not stored. Data Processing Agreement: We have entered into a data processing agreement with Google. Opt-Out: You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
7. How We Use Your Personal Data We use your personal data for the following purposes: To Provide and Maintain Our Service: Ensure the Website functions correctly. To Improve User Experience: Analyze how users interact with our Website to enhance functionality and content. To Communicate with You: Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
8. Disclosure of Your Personal Data We may share your personal data with: Service Providers: Third-party companies that assist us in operating the Website (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services) under data processing agreements. Legal Obligations: Authorities or law enforcement if required by law. We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
9. International Data Transfers Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including the United States. When we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place: Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs): We use SCCs approved by the European Commission. Privacy Shield Framework: Although invalidated, we ensure any U.S. partners comply with equivalent data protection standards.
10. Data Security We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Encryption: Data transmitted over the internet is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols. Access Control: Personal data is accessible only to authorized personnel who require access for their job functions.
11. Data Retention We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Usage Data: Retained for a period necessary to analyze trends and improve our services, typically nol onger than 1 year. Contact Information: Retained as long as necessary to respond to your inquiries.
12. Your Rights Under GDPR Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data: Right of Access: Obtain confirmation as to whether we process your personal data and access to the data. Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data. Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions. Right to Restrict Processing: Request us to suspend the processing of your personal data. Right to Data Portability: Receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes. Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your data. To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@wavemaps.com.
12.1 Right to Lodge a Complaint If you believe that our processing of your personal data infringes data protection laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your EU member state of residence or place of the alleged infringement.
13. Children’s Privacy Our Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. No Collection of Children’s Data: We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you are under 16, please do not provide any personal data. Parental Consent: If you believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us to delete the information.
14. Third-Party Links Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. No Control Over Third-PartySites: We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Notification of Changes: Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Material Changes: For significant changes, we may notify you via email or a prominent notice on our Website. Review Periodically: Please review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.
16. Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at info@wavemaps.com.