Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

At Hybeau, we collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or interact with our content. This may include your name, email address, and any messages you send us.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies that are installed on your device. We use this information to analyze trends, administer the site, and gather demographic information.

Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
• Account Information: Username, password, profile information
• Communication Data: Messages, comments, feedback, and correspondence
• Marketing Preferences: Newsletter subscriptions, communication preferences
• Technical Information: Device type, operating system, browser type and version
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, click-through rates, search queries
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use various tracking technologies including cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party sources, including:

• Social media platforms when you interact with our content
• Analytics providers and advertising networks
• Data brokers and marketing partners
• Public databases and government sources

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Send you newsletters and updates about technology news
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Comply with legal obligations
• Personalize content and recommendations
• Conduct research and analytics
• Prevent fraud and ensure security
• Send marketing communications (with your consent)
• Manage user accounts and subscriptions
• Process payments and transactions
• Provide customer support
• Enforce our terms of service

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Union, we process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you have given clear consent for specific processing activities
• Contract: When processing is necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations
• Legal Obligation: When we must process data to comply with legal requirements
• Legitimate Interest: When processing serves our legitimate business interests

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except as described in this privacy policy. We may share your information with:

• Service providers who assist us in operating our website
• Analytics providers to help us understand website usage
• Legal authorities when required by law
• Business partners for joint marketing initiatives (with your consent)
• Professional advisors including lawyers, accountants, and consultants
• Potential buyers in case of business sale or merger
• Cloud storage and hosting providers
• Email service providers for newsletter delivery
• Payment processors for transaction handling

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
• Adequacy decisions by relevant data protection authorities
• Binding Corporate Rules for intra-group transfers
• Certification schemes and codes of conduct

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Security Measures

Our security measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls and authentication systems
• Employee training on data protection
• Incident response procedures
• Regular backup and recovery procedures
• Network security monitoring

Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and relevant authorities within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, as required by applicable law.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand where our visitors are coming from. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Managing Cookies

You can manage cookies in several ways:

• Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies
• Opt-out tools: Use industry opt-out tools for advertising cookies
• Privacy settings: Adjust your privacy preferences on our website
• Third-party tools: Use privacy-focused browser extensions

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.

6. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

Third-Party Services We Use

We may use the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and user behavior tracking
• Mailchimp: For email marketing and newsletter management
• Cloudflare: For content delivery and security services
• Social Media Platforms: For social sharing and engagement
• Payment Processors: For handling subscription payments
• Customer Support Tools: For providing user assistance

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to processing of your personal information
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
• Request restriction of processing
• Opt-out of marketing communications

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section. We will respond to your request within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to say no to the sale of personal information
• Right to access personal information
• Right to equal service and price

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

Parental Controls

Parents and guardians can help protect children's privacy online by:

• Monitoring children's internet usage
• Teaching children about online privacy
• Using parental control software
• Reviewing privacy policies of websites children visit

9. Data Retention

We retain your 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. Our retention periods are based on:

• The nature of the information collected
• Legal and regulatory requirements
• Business needs and legitimate interests
• Your consent and preferences

Specific Retention Periods

• Account Information: Retained while your account is active and for 3 years after closure
• Newsletter Subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe
• Analytics Data: Retained for 26 months
• Customer Support Records: Retained for 5 years
• Marketing Data: Retained for 3 years or until consent is withdrawn

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Notification of Changes

For material changes to this policy, we will:

• Send email notifications to registered users
• Display prominent notices on our website
• Provide a summary of key changes
• Allow time for review before changes take effect

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

12. Definitions

For the purposes of this privacy policy:

• "Personal Information" means any information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked with you
• "Processing" means any operation performed on personal information, including collection, use, storage, and disclosure
• "Third Party" means any individual or entity other than you and Hybeau
• "Services" refers to our website, newsletter, and related services
• "Cookies" are small data files stored on your device by websites you visit