Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2024

1. Data Controller

The data controller is PLACED ATOMS SRL, with registered office at Regione Cascio-Molino 5, Lusignano, 17031 (SV), Italy. VAT Number: IT01926420090 Email: love@placedatoms.com For any questions regarding the processing of your personal data, you can contact us at the email address above.

2. Data We Collect

We collect and process the following categories of personal data: Account Data - Email address (required for registration) - Username and display name - Profile picture (optional) - Biography (optional) Content Data - Papers you create - Inks (contributions) you add to papers - Comments and interactions - Saved papers and followed topics Technical Data - IP address - Browser type and version - Device information - Pages visited and time spent - Referring website Analytics Data We use Vercel Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics to improve our service.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds: Consent - When you create an account and accept this privacy policy Contract Execution - To provide you with our services as described in our Terms of Service Legitimate Interest - To improve our services, ensure security, and prevent fraud

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to: - Provide and maintain our services - Create and manage your account - Display your content and contributions - Personalize your feed and recommendations - Send service-related notifications - Analyze usage patterns to improve our platform - Ensure security and prevent abuse - Comply with legal obligations

5. Data Sharing

We share your data with the following third parties: Supabase - Database hosting and authentication (data stored in EU) Vercel - Website hosting and analytics (data processed in accordance with EU-US Data Privacy Framework) Amazon - Affiliate program (only when you click affiliate links) We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use the following types of cookies: Essential Cookies - Required for the website to function (authentication, preferences) Analytics Cookies - Vercel Analytics to understand how visitors use our site (anonymous data) You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account: - Account data is deleted within 30 days - Public content (papers, inks) may be anonymized and retained - Backup copies are deleted within 90 days Technical logs are retained for up to 12 months for security purposes.

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights: Right of Access - Request a copy of your personal data Right to Rectification - Correct inaccurate data Right to Erasure - Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten") Right to Portability - Receive your data in a structured format Right to Object - Object to processing based on legitimate interest Right to Withdraw Consent - Withdraw consent at any time To exercise these rights, contact us at love@placedatoms.com. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data: - Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS) - Encryption at rest for sensitive data - Access controls and authentication - Regular security audits - Employee training on data protection

10. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as: - Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission - Adequacy decisions - Certification mechanisms (e.g., EU-US Data Privacy Framework)

11. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by: - Posting a notice on our website - Sending an email to registered users - Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page Your continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us: PLACED ATOMS SRL Regione Cascio-Molino 5 Lusignano, 17031 (SV) Italy Email: love@placedatoms.com

14. Supervisory Authority

If you believe we have violated your data protection rights, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali): Website: www.garanteprivacy.it Email: protocollo@gpdp.it