At Chrometa, we take data privacy and security seriously. As part of our commitment to transparency and protection of our users' data, we fully comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) — the most stringent data privacy and protection framework in the world, designed to safeguard personal data for individuals within the European Union (EU).
What is GDPR?
The GDPR is a regulation that provides EU citizens with greater control over how their personal data is collected, used, and stored. It applies to any business handling personal data of EU citizens, regardless of where the business is located. This regulation covers several key principles, including the right to be informed, the right to access, the right to erasure, and the right to data portability.
How Chrometa Complies with GDPR
We ensure that all our data collection and processing activities are carried out in compliance with GDPR principles. Here's how we do it:
1. Data Transparency and Collection
- We collect only the data that is essential for providing our services. You will always be informed about the types of personal data we collect and the purpose of this collection.
- We clearly outline this in our Privacy Policy, making it accessible and understandable for all users.
2. Lawful Basis for Data Processing
- We only process personal data where we have a lawful basis, including consent, contractual obligations, and legitimate interests. When required, we seek explicit consent for data processing and provide users the ability to withdraw their consent at any time.
3. Data Minimization
- We believe in data minimization, which means we only collect and process the personal data that is strictly necessary for our services to operate effectively. We do not collect excessive information and ensure any data collected is used solely for its intended purpose.
4. Right to Access and Control Data
- Chrometa offers full transparency by providing users the ability to access their personal data and understand how it is being processed. If you want to review, modify, or delete your personal data, you can easily do so by contacting our support team or through your account settings.
- Users have the right to request a copy of their data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format (data portability), or ask for its deletion under the right to be forgotten.
5. Data Security and Protection
- We use state-of-the-art security measures, including encryption, regular audits, and industry best practices to safeguard personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.
- We continuously monitor our systems and procedures to detect and mitigate security risks.
6. Third-Party Processors and Data Transfers
- Chrometa only works with third-party service providers who are fully GDPR-compliant. When personal data needs to be transferred to third-party providers (such as hosting or analytics services), we ensure these parties meet our strict data protection standards.
- If any data transfers outside the EU occur, we rely on appropriate legal mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to safeguard your data.
7. Data Retention Policy
- We store personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. After this period, we securely erase or anonymize personal data.
8. Data Breach Notification
- In the unlikely event of a data breach, Chrometa has procedures in place to notify the relevant authorities and affected individuals without undue delay, in compliance with GDPR requirements.
Your Rights Under GDPR
As a user, you have several rights under the GDPR, including:
- Right to be informed: You have the right to know how your data is being collected and used.
- Right of access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data (right to be forgotten).
- Right to restrict processing: You can request that we limit how your personal data is used.
- Right to data portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a usable format.
- Right to object: You can object to your data being used for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.
- Rights in relation to automated decision-making and profiling: You have the right to not be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about how we handle personal data or your rights under GDPR, feel free to reach out to us at support@chrometa.com.
We are committed to making your experience with Chrometa safe, secure, and transparent. Your privacy is at the heart of everything we do.
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