GDPR

GDPR Compliance Statement for Factopia.space

Last Updated: 09/04/2025

At Factopia.space, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU Regulation 2016/679). This page outlines how we collect, process, and safeguard personal data for users in the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA).

1. Our Commitment to GDPR

The GDPR grants EU/EEA residents specific rights regarding their personal data. Factopia.space adheres to these principles:
✅ Lawfulness, fairness, and transparency – We process data only with valid legal bases.
✅ Purpose limitation – Data is collected only for specified, legitimate purposes.
✅ Data minimization – We collect only what is necessary.
✅ Accuracy – We ensure data is kept up-to-date.
✅ Storage limitation – Data is retained only as long as needed.
✅ Integrity & confidentiality – We implement strong security measures.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may process the following data from EU/EEA users:

  • Contact Information (if provided): Email (for newsletters), name (optional).
  • Technical Data: IP address (anonymized), browser type, cookies (with consent).
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, referral sources (via Google Analytics).

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we rely on:
🔹 Consent – For cookies & newsletters (you can withdraw anytime).
🔹 Legitimate Interest – For site analytics & security.
🔹 Contractual Necessity – If you engage in services requiring data processing.

4. Your GDPR Rights

As an EU/EEA resident, you have the right to:
1️⃣ Access – Request a copy of your personal data.
2️⃣ Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
3️⃣ Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”) – Request deletion of your data.
4️⃣ Restriction of Processing – Limit how we use your data.
5️⃣ Data Portability – Receive your data in a structured format.
6️⃣ Object – Opt out of processing based on legitimate interests.
7️⃣ Withdraw Consent – For newsletters or cookies.

To exercise these rights, email: [email protected]
We will respond within 30 days (as required by GDPR).

5. Data Transfers Outside the EU

Factopia.space may store data in non-EU servers (e.g., US-based hosting). We ensure safeguards like:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) with third-party providers.
  • Privacy Shield-certified partners (where applicable).

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies with prior consent (via cookie banner). You can:

  • Accept/Reject non-essential cookies.
  • Change preferences anytime via our Cookie Settings.

7. Data Security Measures

We protect your data through:

  • SSL encryption (HTTPS).
  • Regular security audits.
  • Limited employee access to personal data.

8. Data Retention Period

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Newsletter subscribers: Until unsubscribe request.
  • Analytics: Anonymized after 14 months (Google Analytics).

9. Contact Us

For GDPR-related inquiries, contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO):
📧 Email: [email protected]