At Solitude Lab (www.solitude-lab.com), we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.

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1. Data Controller

The data controller for your personal information is:

• Solitude Lab

• Website: www.solitude-lab.com

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2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Identity Data: Name, email address, and other personal details you provide when subscribing to our newsletter or becoming a member.

• Demographic Data: Information such as age, ethnicity, gender, and country of residence, which may be collected to assess the inclusivity and accessibility of our website.

• Usage Data: Information on how you use our website, such as the pages you visit and your interactions with the content. This may include tracking your location to evaluate the impact of our site and to understand where visitors are coming from.

• Communication Data: Your communication preferences, such as opting into our newsletter or notifications.

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3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data through:

• Direct interactions: When you sign up for our newsletter, become a member, or fill out forms on our website.

• Automated technologies: As you use our website, we may automatically collect usage data to help us evaluate the impact of the site, including tracking location data.

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4. Why We Process Your Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide access to exclusive blog content for members.

• To send newsletters to subscribers, including announcements, updates, and content relevant to Solitude Lab.

• To assess inclusivity and accessibility by analyzing demographic data such as age, ethnicity, gender, and country of residence.

• To improve our website and services, analyzing usage data to enhance user experience.

• To communicate with you, responding to inquiries or feedback.

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5. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

Under GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases for processing your personal data:

• Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or become a member, you consent to the processing of your personal data for the stated purposes.

• Legitimate Interest: We may process data for legitimate business interests, such as improving our website, evaluating the impact of our site, or managing member access.

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6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for. You may request the deletion of your personal data at any time (see Section 8).

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7. Your GDPR Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: You may request access to the personal data we hold about you.

• Right to Rectification: You may request corrections to your personal data if it is inaccurate or incomplete.

• Right to Erasure: You may request that we delete your personal data where there is no valid reason for us to keep it.

• Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we suspend the processing of your data under certain circumstances.

• Right to Data Portability: You may request to receive a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent to processing at any time by contacting us or through the unsubscribe link in our communications.

To exercise these rights, please contact us by filling out the form.

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8. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no internet-based service is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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9. International Data Transfers

If we transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure it is protected by appropriate safeguards in accordance with GDPR requirements.

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10. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without verifiable parental consent.

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11. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and tracking technologies to enhance your experience and evaluate the impact of our website, such as tracking the location of visitors to understand where our audience is from. You may manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.

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12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, notified to you via email.