BeWhale Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 17, 2024

Terms and Definitions

BeWhale – the project team, independently or jointly with other persons, organizing and/or carrying out the processing of personal data, as well as determining the purposes of processing, the composition of personal data, and the actions (operations) performed with personal data.
Website – the BeWhale website located at: https://bewhale.app.
Policy – this document outlining the rules for processing and protecting personal data.
Personal Data – any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual, such as biographical details, identifying characteristics, financial status, or any other data that allows for the direct or indirect identification of that person.
Personal Data Subject – the individual whose personal data is processed.
Processing of Personal Data – any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, with or without the use of automated means, including collection, recording, organization, storage, updating, retrieval, use, transfer, blocking, deletion, or destruction of personal data.

General Provisions

This Policy defines the principles, purposes, and conditions for processing personal data, measures to protect personal data, and the responsibilities of the BeWhale team during processing.
By using the Website, you acknowledge and agree to this Policy.
This Policy complies with applicable laws and regulations on personal data protection and outlines measures to ensure the security of personal data during processing.
This Policy applies to all personal data processing activities conducted by the BeWhale team, whether before or after the approval of this Policy.
The purpose of this Policy is to establish the basic principles, conditions, and approaches for processing and ensuring the security of personal data, as well as to comply with legal requirements.

Purposes of Processing Personal Data

The BeWhale team processes personal data for the following purposes:
- Providing access to the Website and its functionality.
- Enhancing and personalizing user experience.
- Sending important updates, including marketing communications (subject to your consent).

Data Collected

We collect the following data:
- Email address (for communication purposes).

Protection and Transfer of Personal Data

The BeWhale team takes all necessary legal, organizational, and technical measures to protect personal data from unauthorized or accidental access, modification, copying, distribution, or destruction. This includes:
- Preventing unauthorized access to systems and equipment used to process personal data.
- Ensuring data security during storage, processing, and transfer.
- Restricting access to personal data to authorized personnel only.
- Ensuring the confidentiality of data during processing.
If the transfer of personal data to third parties is required to fulfill our obligations, we ensure that such third parties provide an equivalent level of protection.
The BeWhale team is not required to obtain consent for data transfer in cases provided for by law.

Rights of the Data Subject

As a data subject, you have the right to:
- Know whether your personal data is being processed.
- Request information about the legal grounds and purposes of processing.
- Access, update, or request deletion of your personal data.
- Withdraw consent for processing where applicable.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at: info@bewhale.app.

Data Retention

We retain personal data for a period of five years unless otherwise required by law or the nature of the relationship between you and BeWhale. In some cases, data may be archived indefinitely if it does not violate applicable laws.

Marketing

We may use your personal data to send updates, promotions, or other information related to BeWhale's services. By using the Website, you consent to receive such communications.
If you wish to opt-out of marketing communications, please contact us at: info@bewhale.app.

Use of Cookies

We use cookies to enhance the Website's functionality and improve user experience. Cookies may collect information such as browser type, preferences, and site usage. By using the Website, you agree to the use of cookies.

Final Provisions

The BeWhale team reserves the right to amend this Policy at any time by publishing the updated version on the Website. It is your responsibility to review the Policy regularly.
For any questions or concerns about this Policy, please contact us at: info@bewhale.app.