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1) Introduction
We operate a research-phase initiative for members of the mining community (the “Pilot”). This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect when you visit our website or join the waitlist, how we use and share that data, and the rights available to you under applicable law.
If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not provide your personal data and discontinue use of the site.
2) Data we collect
- Contact data: email address (required) and name (optional) when you join the waitlist.
- Communications: your messages and survey/interview responses related to the Pilot.
- Technical data: IP address, device and browser type, pages viewed, timestamps, referral URLs.
- Cookie data: information stored via cookies or similar technologies. See Cookies.
3) How we use data
- To send pilot updates, invitations to surveys/interviews, and other research communications you opt in to receive.
- To plan, operate, and improve the Pilot, including analyzing feedback and website usage.
- To maintain site security, prevent abuse, and comply with legal obligations.
- With your consent, to place non-essential cookies and measure basic traffic.
4) Legal bases (GDPR)
Where the GDPR applies, we process your personal data on the following bases:
- Consent — for sending emails about the Pilot and placing non-essential cookies.
- Contract — to provide requested updates and manage your participation in the Pilot stages.
- Legal obligation — to comply with applicable laws (e.g., record-keeping, compliance requests).
- Legitimate interests — to operate, secure, and improve the site and Pilot (balanced against your rights).
6) Analytics
We may use privacy-friendly analytics to understand site usage in aggregate. If enabled, analytics cookies will be set only with your consent via the cookie banner.
8) Data retention
- Waitlist/contact data — retained while you remain subscribed and for up to 24 months after the end of the Pilot or your last interaction, unless you request deletion earlier.
- Technical and analytics data — retained for up to 14 months, unless a longer period is needed for security or legal reasons.
- Research records (surveys/interviews) — retained as long as required for the research purpose, typically up to 24 months after collection.
9) International transfers
Where we transfer personal data outside your country or the European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses, and implement supplementary measures as needed.
10) Your rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data;
- Object to or restrict processing;
- Withdraw consent (for consent-based processing) at any time without affecting lawfulness of prior processing;
- Data portability;
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise these rights, please contact us as described below.
11) Security
We use technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. No method of transmission or storage is fully secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12) Children’s privacy
Our site and Pilot are not directed to children. If you believe we have collected personal data from a child, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
13) Changes to this policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and update the “Last updated” date above. Material changes may also be communicated by email where appropriate.
14) Contact
Controller: Company Name, Address Line 1, City, Country.
Email: privacy@example.com
If you are in the EEA/UK, you may contact your local authority or our EU/UK representative (if appointed) for additional information.