QuantisFx is committed to protecting the privacy of our users, including those in the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA). This GDPR Policy outlines how we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) when processing personal data of users accessing our website at www.QuantisFx.com (the “Website”). This policy supplements our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
1. Data Controller
QuantisFx, located at 123 Tech Lane, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA, is the data controller responsible for processing personal data collected through the Website. For GDPR-related inquiries, contact us at:
- Email: support@QuantisFx.com
- Contact Form: Contact Us
2. Personal Data We Collect
We collect the following personal data, as detailed in our Privacy Policy:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, or other details provided via contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, or comments.
- Account Information: Username, email, and profile details if you create an account.
- Usage Data: Information about your interactions with the Website, collected via cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Advertising Data: Data collected by Google AdSense and other ad networks to serve personalized ads, such as browsing behavior and interests.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following GDPR legal bases:
- Consent: For newsletter subscriptions, personalized ads, and non-essential cookies (see our Cookie Policy).
- Legitimate Interests: To improve Website functionality, analyze usage, and deliver relevant content and ads, provided your rights are not overridden.
- Contractual Necessity: To respond to your inquiries or provide services (e.g., account management).
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws or protect our rights.
4. Purposes of Processing
We process personal data to:
- Deliver and improve the Website’s content and user experience.
- Respond to user inquiries and feedback.
- Send newsletters or promotional updates (with consent).
- Serve personalized advertisements via Google AdSense.
- Analyze Website performance and user behavior.
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
5. Data Sharing and Transfers
We may share personal data with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors (e.g., hosting, analytics) that assist Website operations, bound by GDPR-compliant agreements.
- Advertising Partners: Google AdSense and other ad networks, which may process data for personalized ads (see their privacy policies).
- Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights.
As QuantisFx is based in the United States, data may be transferred outside the EU/EEA. We ensure such transfers comply with GDPR through:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) with service providers.
- User consent for ad-related data processing.
6. Your GDPR Rights
As an EU/EEA user, you have the following rights under GDPR:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Restriction: Limit how we process your data.
- Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests, including for direct marketing.
- Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent for data processing at any time.
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@QuantisFx.com. We will respond within one month, extendable by two months for complex requests. If you’re unsatisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (e.g., in your EU country).
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above:
- Contact form data: Up to 12 months after resolution, unless legally required.
- Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe.
- Usage and ad data: As specified in our Cookie Policy, typically up to 24 months unless you opt out.
- Account data: Until you delete your account or request erasure.
Data is securely deleted or anonymized when no longer needed.
8. Data Security
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and secure hosting. However, no online platform is entirely secure, and you share data at your own risk.
9. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies for Website functionality, analytics, and personalized ads. For details and to manage your preferences, see our Cookie Policy.
10. Changes to This GDPR Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant changes will be posted here with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
For GDPR-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at:
- Email: support@QuantisFx.com
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