Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 12.03.2025

At MaterialMinds we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data that you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website [www.materialminds.eu] („Site“). By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Personal Identifiable Information (PII): This may include your name, email address, phone number, or any other information you provide to us through forms or inquiries.
Non-Personal Information: This includes data such as browser type, device information, IP address, location data, and other usage data that helps us analyze how users interact with our Site.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to track activity on our Site and store certain information to improve user experience

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

To provide and maintain our services.
To respond to your inquiries, comments, or questions.
To send you updates, newsletters, or promotional materials (if you have opted in).
To analyze and improve the functionality of our Site.
To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes.

3. Sharing Your Information

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

Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us with operating the website or processing services (e.g., hosting, email services, payment processing).
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a legal process (e.g., court orders, subpoenas).
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred to the new owner or successor.

We ensure that third parties with whom we share your data have adequate security measures in place to protect your information.

4. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. When your data is no longer necessary, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

5. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights under applicable privacy laws, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You have the right to request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to Erasure: You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the way we process your data.
Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes.
Right to Data Portability: You may request that we provide your personal data in a structured, commonly used format or transfer it to another service provider.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [info@materialminds.eu].

6. Security of Your Information

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and firewalls. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small data files that are stored on your device and help us remember your preferences. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings, but please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our Site.

For more information, please review our [Cookie Policy].

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will post the new policy on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.