Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how fern-myth collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or engage with our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
When you submit an inquiry form or contact us, we collect:
- Full name
- Email address
- Institution name
- Any other information you voluntarily provide in your communications
Usage Information
We automatically collect certain information about your visit to our website:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- Date and time of access
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and provide information about our services
- To communicate with you regarding potential partnerships or service engagements
- To improve our website and user experience
- To analyze website usage patterns and trends
- To comply with legal obligations
Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you submit a form or contact us, you provide consent for us to process your information
- Legitimate Interests: We have legitimate business interests in responding to inquiries and improving our services
- Legal Obligation: We may need to process data to comply with legal requirements
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:
- Service providers who assist in operating our website and conducting our business
- Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights
Any third parties we work with are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Contact information from inquiries is typically retained for up to three years.
Your Rights
Under GDPR and other applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation on how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. For detailed information about our cookie practices, please refer to our Cookies Policy.
Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
Our services are intended for educational institutions and professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 16 without parental consent.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed in countries outside your country of residence. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 42 Merrion Square, Dublin 2, Ireland