Last updated: February 2025
At www.curiositymicroscope.org, the confidentiality and protection of your personal data are a priority. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, submit a quote request for purchasing a microscope via our form, or view articles and initiatives supported by external organizations. We comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union, the UK GDPR, the Swiss Data Protection Act (DPA), the General Data Protection Regulation in Brazil (LGPD), and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. Collection of Personal Information
We collect the following information when you interact with our site:
– Information voluntarily submitted: When you complete our quote request form, we collect information such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other information related to your request (e.g., the type of microscope desired).
– Browsing information: We automatically collect information about your usage of the site, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the duration of your visit, with the aim of improving your experience on our site.
2. Use of Collected Information
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:
– Processing quote requests: We use your information to respond to your requests and provide a personalized quote for purchasing a microscope.
– Improving user experience: We use browsing data to analyze site usage, which allows us to enhance site features and user experience.
– Marketing communication: If you have consented to receive marketing communications, we will use your information to send offers, promotions, and information about our products.
3. Sharing Information with SeaLabX
The third-party company SeaLabX is responsible for issuing quotes and selling microscopes. We share your personal information with SeaLabX to complete the quote request process and proceed with the sale of the microscope. SeaLabX is contractually obligated to respect the confidentiality of your information and to use it solely for the management of your request.
4. Sharing with External Organizations
Articles and initiatives from external organizations may be presented on our site. These organizations have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for how they collect, use, or protect your personal data outside of our site.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to analyze site usage and enhance the user experience. Cookies are text files stored on your device when you browse our site. You can control the use of cookies by adjusting your browser settings. For more information, please consult our cookie policy.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, it is important to note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, though we strive to protect your information.
7. User Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
– Right of access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
– Right to rectification: You can request the correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information.
– Right to erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
– Right to object: You have the right to object to the use of your personal data for direct marketing purposes.
– Right to portability: You can request that your personal data be transferred in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
– Right to withdraw consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the legality of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
To exercise these rights, you can contact us via our contact form.
8. International Data Transfers
Due to the global nature of the Internet, your data may be transferred and stored on servers located in different countries. If you reside in the European Union, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Brazil, or the United States, these transfers are made in compliance with the legal requirements of data protection (including GDPR, UK GDPR, LGPD, and CCPA).
9. Changes to the Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the date of the last update will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to regularly review this page to stay informed of any changes.
10. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy or how we handle your personal data, you can contact us via our contact form.