Last updated: 10 December 2023

At Hey Lobster, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit our website, www.heylobster.studio.

By using our website, you consent to:

1. the conditions described in this privacy policy, and
2. the collection, use and storage of the data listed in this privacy policy.

Applicable laws

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), this privacy policy complies with the following regulations.

Personal data must be:

1. processed lawfully, fairly and transparently with respect to the data subject (lawfulness, fairness, transparency);
2. collected for specified, explicit and legitimate purposes and not further processed in a way incompatible with those purposes; further processing for archival purposes in the public interest, for scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes shall not be considered incompatible with the purposes in accordance with Article 89(1) (purpose limitation);
3. adequate, relevant and limited to what is necessary for the purposes for which they are processed (data minimisation);
4. accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date; every reasonable step must be taken to ensure that personal data which is inaccurate, having regard to the purposes for which it is processed, is erased or rectified without delay (accuracy);
5. kept in a form which permits identification of data subjects for no longer than is necessary for the purposes for which the data are processed; personal data may be kept for longer periods insofar as they are processed exclusively for archival purposes in the public interest, for scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes in accordance with Article 89(1), provided that the appropriate technical and organisational measures required by the Regulation to safeguard the rights and freedoms of the data subject are implemented (limitation of storage);
6. processed in such a way as to ensure appropriate security of personal data, including protection against unauthorised or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction or damage, using appropriate technical or organisational measures (integrity and confidentiality).

Processing is lawful only if, and insofar as, at least one of the following conditions is met:

1. the data subject has consented to the processing of his or her personal data for one or more specific purposes;
2. processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party or for the performance of pre-contractual measures taken at the data subject's request;
3. processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the controller is subject;
4. processing is necessary in order to protect the vital interests of the data subject or of another natural person;
5. processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller;
6. processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the controller or by a third party, unless the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject which require the protection of personal data prevail, in particular where the data subject is a child.

For residents of the State of California, this Privacy Policy is intended to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

If there are any inconsistencies between this document and the CCPA, state law will apply.

If we find any inconsistencies, we will modify our policy to comply with the relevant law.

Personal data we collect

Automatically collected data

When you visit and use our website, we may automatically collect and store the following information:

1. IP address
2. Links you click while using the website
3. Pages you visit and content you view on our website

Manually collected data

We may also collect the following information when you use the contact form on our website:

1. Full name
2. Email address
3. Company name

Please note that we only collect information that helps us to achieve the purpose set out in this privacy policy.

We will not collect any additional information without informing you first.

How we use your data

The personal data collected on our website will only be used for the purposes specified in this policy or as indicated on the relevant pages of our website. We will not use your information beyond what we disclose.

The data we collect automatically is used for the following purposes:

1. Analytics
2. To improve our website and services

We use the information you provide to us through the contact form for the following purposes:

1. To respond to your inquiries and requests

With whom we share personal data

Employees

We may disclose to any member of our organisation such user data as is reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes set out in this policy.

Third parties

We undertake not to sell or share your data with third parties, except in the following cases:

1. if required by law
2. if required for any legal proceedings
3. to prove or protect our legal rights
4. to purchasers or prospective purchasers of this company in the event that we seek to sell the company.

Other disclosures

If you follow hyperlinks from our website to another website, please note that we are not responsible for and have no control over their privacy policies and practices.

How we protect your personal data

We take the security of your information very seriously and have implemented measures to protect it. Your data is stored securely and is accessible only to authorised personnel.

While we take every reasonable precaution to ensure that our user data is secure and that users are protected, there is always the risk of prejudice. The Internet as a whole can be, at times, insecure and we are therefore unable to guarantee the security of user data beyond what is reasonably practical.

How long we store personal data

We do not retain user data beyond what is necessary to achieve the purposes for which it is collected.

Third-party services

We may use third-party services for analytics and marketing purposes. These services may collect and use your data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more information.

Your rights as a user

Under the GDPR regulations, users have the following rights as data subjects:

1. Access, modify, or delete their personal information
2. Withdraw their consent at any time
3. Raise concerns or complaints about the use of their data

Further information on these rights can be found in chapter 3 (art 12-23) of the GDPR regulations.

To exercise these rights or for any questions related to your data, please contact us at hello@lepetitpixel.com.

Cookies

We use cookies on our website to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small files that are stored on your device and help us analyse website traffic and usage. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, however this may reduce the quality of your user experience.

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

Functional cookies

These are used in order to remember any selections you make on our website so that they can be saved for future visits.

Analytical cookies

These allow us to improve the design and functionality of our site by collecting data about the content you access and engage with while using our website.

Third-party cookies

We may use third-party cookies on our site for the following purposes:

1. Embedded YouTube videos

Updates to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be amended from time to time to maintain compliance with the law and to reflect any changes to our data collection process. We recommend that our users check our policy from time to time to ensure that they are aware of any updates. We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this web page whenever significant changes or updates are made to the Privacy Policy.

Contact

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at hello@heylobster.studio.