Privacy Policy for lighthousebeyond.com

Owner and Data Controller

Saticoy Science
611 Wilshire Blvd
Suite 900 PMB #745
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Contact Email: [email protected]

Types of Data We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services. This includes:

• Personal Identification Information
  • Name and Contact Details: We may collect your name, email address, and other contact information to personalize your experience and communicate with you.
  • Company Information: If you provide company details, such as your company name, we use this information to tailor our services to your business needs.
• Usage Data
  • Session Statistics: This includes data about how you use our services, including session duration, pages viewed, features used, and interaction patterns.
  • Number of Users: We collect information on the number of users accessing the services for analytics and to improve user experience.
  • Language Preferences: This helps us provide content in your preferred language.
• Device Information
  • Identifiers: We collect device-specific information, such as device type, operating system, and other technical details, to ensure optimal performance across different devices.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies
  • We use cookies and similar technologies (collectively referred to as "Trackers") to gather data, including session statistics and user preferences, to enhance your experience.

This data may be provided voluntarily by you during registration, use of the services, or communication with us. Certain data is collected automatically through your interaction with our services, such as usage statistics and device information.

Mode and Place of Data Processing

Processing Methods

We implement a variety of security measures to safeguard your personal data, including encryption, access control, and regular security assessments. These measures are designed to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, loss, or disclosure of your data. Data processing is performed using computers and IT-enabled tools, under strict supervision and in compliance with organizational procedures. Our staff and personnel who handle data processing are trained in data protection and privacy best practices to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of your information. Additionally, all processing activities are directly related to the purposes specified in this privacy policy, ensuring data is not processed in any manner inconsistent with those purposes.

Processing Location

Your personal data is processed at our operating offices and other locations where the parties involved in the processing operate. This may include data storage facilities, third-party service providers, and cloud service providers that assist in delivering our services. Depending on your location, processing activities may involve the transfer of data to a country different from your own. We adhere to applicable data protection laws and regulations when transferring your data across borders, including implementing safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or seeking your explicit consent. By using our services, you acknowledge and agree to the potential cross-border data transfers as part of our processing activities.

Retention Period

We retain your personal data only for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The retention period may vary depending on the nature of the data, the purposes for which it was collected, and any legal or regulatory requirements. For example, data related to financial transactions may be kept for longer periods to comply with tax or accounting regulations. Once the retention period has expired or the data is no longer needed for its intended purpose, we securely delete or anonymize the data in accordance with our data retention and deletion policies.

Purposes of Data Processing

Your information is collected and processed to enable us to provide our services effectively, comply with legal obligations, respond to enforcement requests, protect our rights and interests, and detect and prevent malicious or fraudulent activity. Specifically, we use your data for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery:
  • To provide, operate, and maintain our services, ensuring they function as intended and meet user needs.
  • To personalize user experiences based on individual preferences and interactions.
• Analytics:
  • To collect and analyze usage data, allowing us to monitor trends, improve service performance, and make informed business decisions.
  • To understand user behavior and optimize user experience by identifying areas for enhancement within our services.
• Tag Management:
  • To manage tags and tracking scripts that help us collect analytics data and manage the performance of our services.
  • To ensure the proper functioning of tags used for marketing, analytics, and user experience purposes.
• Traffic Optimization and Distribution:
  • To monitor and manage data flow across our servers, ensuring optimal performance for users in different locations.
  • To use content delivery networks (CDNs) and other technologies to balance load and speed up content delivery to users.
• Compliance with Legal Obligations:
  • To adhere to applicable laws and regulations, including data protection laws, and respond to requests from law enforcement or other authorities.
• Security and Fraud Prevention:
  • To detect, prevent, and address security threats, unauthorized activities, or potential fraud to protect our services, users, and data.
  • To monitor activities to identify and prevent abuse, spam, or malicious behavior.
• Protection of Rights and Interests:
  • To safeguard our legal rights, enforce our policies, and defend against potential legal claims or disputes.

Please Note: For more detailed information on how each category of personal data is processed, please refer to the ‘Detailed Information on the Processing of Personal Data’ section below.

Detailed Information on the Processing of Personal Data

We utilize third-party services to process your data for the following purposes:

Cookie Policy for lighthousebeyond.com

We use cookies and similar technologies (collectively referred to as "trackers") to enhance user experience, analyze website performance, and deliver personalized content. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

What Are Cookies and Trackers?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website's server when you visit. They contain information that is transferred to your device’s hard drive. Trackers, including cookies, allow the website to recognize your device, store your preferences, and improve your browsing experience. Trackers can be "session cookies" (which expire when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device until they expire or are deleted).

First-Party and Third-Party Trackers

Trackers may be set by us (first-party) to support essential website operations, such as user authentication and security. Additionally, we employ third-party trackers from services we use for analytics and other operational purposes.

Types of Cookies and Trackers We Use

• Essential Trackers (Cookies): These are necessary for the website's core functions, such as user authentication, security, and network management. Without these, certain website features may not function properly.
• Analytics Trackers: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously, allowing us to monitor website traffic, identify usage patterns, and improve our content and services.
• Functionality Trackers: These remember your preferences (e.g., language settings) to provide a more personalized experience and allow you to use enhanced features like live chats or video playback.

How We Use Cookies and Trackers

We use cookies and similar trackers to:

• Improve User Experience: By remembering your preferences and settings, trackers allow us to tailor our website to your needs.
• Analyze Performance: Analytics trackers help us understand how users interact with our website, allowing us to improve its performance and design.
• Enhance Functionality: Functionality trackers allow us to provide enhanced features and a more personalized experience.

Managing Cookies and Trackers

You can control and manage cookies and trackers through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to:

• Accept or Refuse Cookies: Set your browser to automatically accept or refuse cookies, or alert you when a cookie is being sent.
• Delete Cookies: Remove cookies stored on your device through your browser’s settings.
• Block Third-Party Cookies: Many browsers offer the option to block cookies from websites other than the one you are visiting, often referred to as "third-party cookies."

Please note that disabling certain cookies or trackers may impact your experience on our website, as some features and services may not function properly without them. For more information on how to manage cookies in specific browsers, refer to the following links:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Third-Party Trackers

Some of the trackers we use are set by third parties, such as analytics providers. These trackers are managed by the respective third parties, and we do not have control over their data collection or use. We recommend reviewing the cookie policies of these third parties for more information.

Updates to This Cookie and Tracker Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please review this policy periodically for the latest information on our use of cookies and trackers.

Additional Information for Users

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds, depending on the context in which data is collected:

• Your Consent: When you have explicitly given your consent for us to process your data for specific purposes, such as receiving marketing communications. You have the right to withdraw this consent at any time.
• Performance of a Contract: Processing is necessary to fulfill the terms of a contract with you, for example, providing our services or products that you have requested.
• Compliance with Legal Obligations: In certain situations, we are required to process your data to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal proceedings.
• Legitimate Interests: We process your data based on our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services, marketing to existing customers, fraud prevention, or maintaining network security. We ensure that this processing does not infringe on your privacy rights and interests.

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following data protection rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You have the right to request copies of the personal data we hold about you. This helps you understand how your data is being used and verify the lawfulness of processing.
• Rectification: You can request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data. We will take steps to ensure that any corrections are promptly made.
• Erasure: Under certain circumstances, you have the right to request that we delete your personal data, such as when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or if you withdraw consent and no other legal basis for processing exists.
• Restrict Processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in specific situations, for example, while we verify the accuracy of your data or process an objection you have raised.
• Data Portability: You have the right to receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. You can also request that we transmit this data directly to another organization, where technically feasible.
• Object to Processing: You can object to our processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests, direct marketing, or automated decision-making, including profiling.
• Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on your consent to process your data, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise these rights or if you have any concerns about your personal data, please contact us at [email protected]. We take your requests seriously and will respond within one month of receiving your request. In certain cases, we may request additional information to verify your identity before processing your request.

If you believe that your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments to ensure data integrity and confidentiality.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our data practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Last Modified" date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your personal data.

Additional Information About Data Collection and Processing

Legal Action

Your personal data may be used for legal purposes by us in court or in the stages leading to possible legal action arising from improper use of our website, services, or violation of this privacy policy. We may disclose your information when required by law, regulation, or other legal processes, such as responding to a court order, government investigation, or complying with applicable legal obligations. In such cases, we will take all reasonable steps to protect your data and ensure that any disclosure aligns with relevant data protection laws.

System Logs and Maintenance

For operational and maintenance purposes, we may collect files that record interactions with our website (system logs) or use other personal data, such as IP addresses, browser type, and date and time of access, for diagnostic purposes. These logs help us monitor performance, identify issues, and improve the overall experience of our services. While these system logs may include personal data, they are used exclusively for security, troubleshooting, and maintenance and are not employed for any profiling or marketing activities.

Third-Party Services

Our website and services may integrate with third-party services (e.g., analytics providers, payment processors, and hosting services) that process personal data on our behalf. While we strive to work only with reputable service providers who adhere to data protection standards, we do not control these third parties' practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these external services to understand how your data may be handled. We take steps to ensure that any data transfer to third-party providers complies with relevant legal requirements, including executing data processing agreements where necessary.

Information Not Contained in This Policy

You have the right to request additional information concerning the collection, processing, or storage of your personal data at any time. We are committed to transparency and will provide you with further details on our data practices upon request. For any questions or requests related to your data, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) or use the contact details provided in this policy.