Privacy Policy
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Information We Collect
- 3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
- 4. How We Use Your Information
- 5. Sharing & Disclosure
- 6. Cookies & Tracking
- 7. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR & U.S. State Laws)
- 8. Data Retention
- 9. Security Measures
- 10. Children’s Privacy
- 11. Changes to This Policy
- 12. Contact Us
1. Introduction
Forgenovanest (“we,” “our,” “us”) operates the website forgenovanest[.]com (“Site”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable U.S. privacy laws (including the California Consumer Privacy Act/Privacy Rights Act – CCPA/CPRA).
2. Information We Collect
- Contact Information: name, email address, company name.
- Transaction Information: billing details and payment confirmations (payments are processed by third-party providers; we do not store full payment card numbers).
- Usage Data: IP address, device details, browser type, pages visited, and interaction data.
- Cookies & Similar Technologies: preference cookies, analytics, and other non-essential cookies subject to consent where required.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process personal data only when we have a lawful basis:
- Consent: e.g., when you opt in to newsletters or allow non-essential cookies.
- Contract: to fulfill purchases or deliver services you request.
- Legitimate Interests: to operate, secure, and improve the Site while respecting your rights.
- Legal Obligation: to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
4. How We Use Your Information
- Deliver products, digital downloads, and services.
- Send service announcements and (if you opt in) marketing communications.
- Provide customer support and respond to requests.
- Maintain, protect, and improve the Site and user experience.
- Comply with legal, tax, and accounting obligations.
5. Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:
- Service Providers: e.g., payment processors, email service providers, hosting and analytics partners—solely to operate our services.
- Legal Authorities: if required by law or to protect our rights.
- Business Transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to this Policy’s protections.
If personal data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or participation in the EU–U.S. Data Privacy Framework, as applicable.
6. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies to remember preferences, improve functionality, and analyze traffic. Where required by law (e.g., in the EU), we request your prior consent for non-essential cookies. You can manage cookies via your browser settings or see our Cookie Policy for details.
7. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR & U.S. State Laws)
For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)
- Right of access to your personal data.
- Right to rectification or erasure (“right to be forgotten”).
- Right to restrict or object to processing.
- Right to data portability.
- Right to withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).
- Right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.
For U.S. Residents (e.g., California CCPA/CPRA)
- Right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose.
- Right to request deletion of personal information (subject to legal exceptions).
- Right to correct inaccurate information.
- Right to opt out of “sale” or “sharing” of personal information (we do not sell personal data).
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
9. Security Measures
We employ appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 16 years of age. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child without appropriate consent, we will delete it promptly.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and update the “Effective Date” above. For material changes, we may provide additional notice.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at:
Email:
Controller: Forgenovanest (sole proprietor in Finland)