Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 January 2025
Last Updated: 6 January 2025

At A8 Innovation, we are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines:

  • The types of personal data we collect.
  • How we use and process your data.
  • Your rights under GDPR and how to exercise them.

By using our website (www.a8innovation.com) or engaging with our services, you consent to the practices described herein. If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of our site.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following data:

2.1 Personal Data

Data you provide directly, such as:

  • Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number.
  • Professional Information: Job title, organization, and areas of interest when engaging with our services.
  • Service Data: Details related to inquiries, event participation, or newsletter subscriptions.

2.2 Automatically Collected Data

When you use our website, we collect:

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system.
  • Cookies: See our Cookie Policy for more details.

2.3 Special Categories of Data

We do not collect sensitive data (e.g., health, race, political beliefs). If provided, you consent to its processing.

3. Legal Basis for Data Processing

We process your data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: For communications or marketing when you’ve opted in.
  • Contractual Necessity: To provide services or respond to your inquiries.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws.

Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and ensure the security of our website.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Respond to inquiries and provide requested services.
  • Improve our website and user experience.
  • Send updates, newsletters, and marketing communications (with your consent).
  • Ensure compliance with legal obligations.
  • Protect our systems from unauthorized access or misuse.

5. Data Sharing and Transfers

We may share your data with:

5.1 Service Providers

Third parties assisting in operations, such as hosting, analytics, or marketing.

5.2 Affiliates

Our subsidiaries and associated entities, following this Privacy Policy.

5.3 Legal Obligations

Authorities or regulators when required by law.

5.4 Business Transactions

In case of mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales, your data may be transferred.

5.5 International Transfers

Your data may be processed outside the EEA. When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, to protect your information.

6. Data Security

We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. While no system is infallible, we use industry-standard practices to mitigate risks.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.
  • Comply with legal requirements.
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements.

Once retention is no longer necessary, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations).
  • Restriction: Request limitations on data processing.
  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format.
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or marketing purposes.
  • Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for processing at any time.
  • Complaint: Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@a8innovation.com.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Please review their policies before providing any data.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this policy to reflect changes in our practices or regulations. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, contact us at:

A8 Innovation
Email: privacy@a8innovation.com
Website: www.a8innovation.com