Privacy Policy
At Quantum Tech Radar (https://quantumtechradar.com), we are deeply committed to upholding the privacy and data protection rights of our users. We recognize that the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your personal information are vital. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and manage personal data in connection with your use of our website and associated services. We adhere strictly to applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and aim to foster full transparency in our data handling practices.
1. Scope and Role of the Data Controller
This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, users, and customers of the website quantumtechradar.com. The data controller for your personal data under this policy is Quantum Tech Radar.
Any inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy or our data processing practices should be directed to: [email protected].
Quantum Tech Radar, as the data controller, determines the purposes and means for processing your personal data in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
2. Categories of Personal Data We Process
We collect and process the following types of personal data, whether directly from you, automatically via your interaction with the website, or through third parties as permitted by applicable law:
A. Usage Data:
Includes information such as IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, time spent on pages, geographic location (to the extent discernible), referring URLs, and interaction patterns.
B. Account Data:
Collected when you create an account or register for services. May include name, home or business address, email address, and phone number.
C. Profile Data:
Includes your preferences, purchase history, user-generated content, browsing behavior, or any other data inferred or explicitly provided to enrich your profile for a personalized experience.
D. Communication Data:
Includes records of your interactions with us, such as support requests, emails, feedback forms, or phone conversations.
E. Technical Data:
Covers data about your devices and systems, including device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers, browser plugins, screen resolution, and network information.
F. Transaction Data:
Captures details related to purchases or service transactions, including payment information, billing and shipping addresses, order history, and delivery tracking.
G. Preference Data:
Reflects your preferences for receiving communications, your language and region settings, consent to marketing activities, and product or service interests.
3. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data
Quantum Tech Radar processes personal data only where lawful under applicable legislation. Our primary legal bases for processing your data include:
– Performance of a Contract: Where it is necessary to deliver services or fulfill obligations associated with your request (e.g., processing an order, supporting your user account).
– Consent: For activities such as sending marketing communications or storing cookies not essential to site function. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal.
– Legitimate Interests: To improve website performance, detect fraud, secure digital assets, and analyze usage for business intelligence—provided such interests do not override your fundamental rights.
– Compliance with Legal Obligations: To meet regulatory, statutory, accounting, and security requirements.
4. Your Data Protection Rights
If you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA), California, or other jurisdictions affording similar rights, you may exercise the following:
– Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: You may request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information.
– Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your data under specific circumstances.
– Right to Restriction: You may ask us to suspend the processing of your data.
– Right to Data Portability: You have the right to obtain your data in a structured, machine-readable format or to request its transmission to another controller.
– Right to Object: You may object to our processing based on legitimate interest or for direct marketing purposes.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within the time frames prescribed by applicable law.
5. Security of Your Personal Data
We employ stringent security measures to safeguard your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. These safeguards include but are not limited to:
– Data encryption at rest and in transit
– Role-based access controls and authentication
– Regular security audits and system updates
– Secure backup procedures
– Ongoing staff privacy and information security training
Despite our rigorous efforts, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of storage is entirely secure. As such, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. International Transfers
To fulfill certain services or operational requirements, your data may be transferred outside your country of residence, including to countries outside the European Economic Area. Where we do so, we ensure adequate levels of protection, including:
– Data processing agreements using Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
– Transfers to jurisdictions recognized as having adequate data protection by relevant regulatory bodies
– Implementation of supplementary technical and contractual safeguards
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. The retention periods per data type are:
– Usage Data: Retained for 12 months following last interaction
– Account Data: Retained for the duration of the user’s account plus 2 years
– Communication Data: Retained for 3 years after last correspondence
– Technical Data: Retained for 12 months
– Transaction Data: Retained for 7 years in compliance with applicable financial laws
– Preference Data: Retained until user opts out or revokes consent
8. Cookies Policy
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze performance, and personalize content. The cookie categories we use are:
– Essential Cookies: Required for site navigation and core functionality (authentication, form submissions).
– Functional Cookies: Enhance usability by remembering user choices, such as language and region.
– Analytics Cookies: Collect aggregate data to understand how users interact with our site, improving stability and performance.
– Performance Cookies: Monitor and optimize load times, responsiveness, and engagement metrics.
9. Cookie Management and Compliance
Upon visiting quantumtechradar.com, users are prompted to consent to non-essential cookies in alignment with GDPR and CCPA requirements. You may withdraw or modify your cookie preferences at any time via our cookie consent dashboard or by adjusting your browser settings.
California residents can exercise their Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information rights through a dedicated opt-out mechanism embedded within the cookie preference center.
10. Children’s Privacy
Quantum Tech Radar does not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child without verified parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete such information. Parents or guardians who believe that their child may have submitted personal data are encouraged to contact us at [email protected].
11. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes. Material changes will be communicated to users via the website or by direct notification where applicable. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to remain informed of your rights and our commitments.
12. Contact
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or to exercise your legal rights, please reach out via:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://quantumtechradar.com
13. Statement of Compliance
Quantum Tech Radar is fully committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with the GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable data protection regulations. We encourage users to reach out with any concerns, and we will endeavor to resolve all inquiries transparently and promptly.