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1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for the personal data collected through thingva.com is:

THINGVA
French simplified joint-stock company (SAS) with a share capital of €1,500
31 rue Caroline Aigle
33700 Mérignac – France
Bordeaux Trade and Companies Register (RCS): 835 324 526
Email: contact@thingva.com ​

2. Personal Data Collected

THINGVA may collect personal data that you voluntarily provide through the website or services accessible from it, including when using a contact form or submitting documents.

This data may include your surname, first name, company, email address, telephone number and any information contained in your message.

Technical data necessary for the operation and security of the website may also be processed during your visit.

3. Purposes of Processing

The data collected may be used to:

• respond to requests addressed to THINGVA;
• manage communications and professional relationships;
• provide information about THINGVA's services;
• review submitted documents and assess potential collaboration opportunities;
  
• ensure the operation, maintenance and security of the website;
• comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.

4. Legal Bases

Depending on the nature of the processing, personal data is processed on the basis of your consent, the performance of pre-contractual measures or contractual obligations, compliance with a legal obligation, or THINGVA's legitimate interest in managing its professional relationships and ensuring the security of its website.

5. Recipients of the Data

Personal data is intended for THINGVA and persons authorised to process it.

It may also be processed by technical service providers necessary for the operation of the website and its services, within the scope of their respective assignments.

THINGVA does not sell personal data collected through its website.

6. Document submission

The website may provide links allowing users to submit documents to THINGVA relating to a technical challenge, expertise, know-how or manufacturing capabilities.

These documents may be submitted through a file upload service provided by Dropbox. Information and files submitted through this service may therefore be processed by Dropbox in connection with the provision of this service.

Documents received are used by THINGVA to review the request, assess a potential collaboration or continue professional discussions with the sender.

Users are requested not to submit confidential or sensitive information, or information subject to a confidentiality agreement, without THINGVA's prior agreement.

Submitted documents are retained for the time necessary to review them and, where relevant to an ongoing professional relationship, may be transferred to storage systems used by THINGVA in accordance with the purposes described in this policy.

7. Data Retention

Personal data is retained for no longer than necessary for the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with applicable legal obligations.

8. Cookies

The website may use cookies and other trackers necessary for its operation.

When cookies that are not strictly necessary are used, their placement is subject to the user's consent in accordance with applicable regulations.

Users may modify their cookie preferences when a consent management tool is provided on the website.

9. Security

THINGVA implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against, in particular, unauthorised access, loss, alteration or disclosure.

10. Your Rights

In accordance with applicable data protection regulations, you may, depending on the circumstances, exercise your rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, objection and data portability.

You may also withdraw your consent at any time where the processing is based on consent.

To exercise your rights or for any questions concerning the processing of your personal data, you may contact THINGVA at:

contact@thingva.com

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You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the French Data Protection Authority (Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés – CNIL).

11. Changes to this Policy

THINGVA may amend this policy, in particular to reflect legal, regulatory or technical developments or changes to its services.

The applicable version is the version published on this page.

In the event of any discrepancy between this translation and the French version, the French version shall prevail.