At Profound Vision, the privacy of our visitors is one of our top priorities. In this privacy policy, we explain what types of information we collect, how we use it, and on which legal grounds we process it.
This policy applies to our online activities and is valid for visitors to our website with regard to the information they share and/or that is collected on the website.
1. Legal Basis for Processing
In accordance with the GDPR, Profound Vision collects and processes personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Performance of a contract: When we need to perform a contract with you.
- Consent: When you have given us explicit permission.
- Legitimate interest: For improving our services and website experience.
- Legal obligation: When we must comply with the law.
2. Information We Collect
We distinguish between information you actively provide and data that is automatically collected.
A. Personal Data (Actively Provided)
The reason why you are asked to provide certain information will be made clear at the time we request it. This may include:
- Name and contact details (email address, phone number).
- Company details and job title.
- The content of messages or attachments you send to us via contact forms.
B. Log Files and Usage Data (Automatically Collected)
Profound Vision follows a standard procedure for the use of log files. This information is not linked to directly identifiable individuals. We collect:
- IP address, browser type and version.
- Internet Service Provider (ISP).
- Date and time stamp and referring/exit pages.
- Number of clicks and browsing behavior on the website for trend analysis.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to optimize your experience and tailor our website content to your preferences.
We display embedded LinkedIn posts. This third party (LinkedIn) may place cookies that track your browsing behavior across different websites. Profound Vision has no direct access to or control over these third-party cookies. We recommend that you consult LinkedIn’s privacy policy for their specific opt-out options.
4. Children’s Privacy
Another part of our priority is adding protection for children while using the internet.
Profound Vision does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that your child has provided such information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately at [email protected], and we will promptly remove such information from our records.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy:
- Customer data: For the duration of the business relationship or as legally required (e.g., tax retention obligations).
- Usage data: Generally retained for a shorter period for internal analysis and security improvements.
6. Data Processing in Projects
For data processed in the context of specific business projects where Profound Vision acts as a data processor on behalf of a client, the specific arrangements as set out in the separate data processing agreement with the respective client shall apply.
7. Your GDPR Privacy Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access, rectification, or erasure.
- Right to restriction of processing and the right to object.
- Right to data portability.
- Right to withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent).
If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
8. Security and Contact
We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, although no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at: [email protected]