1. Introduction
At MS Aptio, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. This Compliance Policy outlines how we collect, process, and store user data while maintaining transparency and respecting user preferences.
2. No Direct Data Collection
MS Aptio is a knowledge-sharing platform. We do not collect or process personal data directly. Any data processing on our site is handled by third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, DISQUS) under their respective privacy policies.
3. GDPR Compliance
We adhere to the following GDPR principles:
- Lawfulness, Fairness, and Transparency – We inform users about data collection and processing in a clear and concise manner.
- Purpose Limitation – Data is collected for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes.
- Data Minimization – We collect only the necessary data required for website functionality and analytics.
- Accuracy – We ensure that personal data is accurate and up to date.
- Storage Limitation – Data is retained only for as long as necessary.
- Integrity and Confidentiality – We implement security measures to protect data.
4. Google Analytics & Consent Mode
We use Google Analytics to gather insights into website performance and user interactions. To ensure GDPR compliance, we implement Google Consent Mode, ensuring that:
- Analytics cookies are only set when the user gives explicit consent.
- User preferences are respected, and consent choices can be updated at any time.
- Data collection is adjusted dynamically based on consent signals provided by the user.
5. User Comments & Third-Party Services
Our website integrates DISQUS for user comments. Please note that when interacting with the comment section, DISQUS may collect and process your personal data (such as your IP address, browser data, or interactions).
DISQUS operates independently, and we do not control its data collection practices. We encourage you to review the DISQUS Privacy Policy before using the commenting feature.
6. Managing Your Consent
Upon visiting our website, users are presented with a Cookie Consent Banner, allowing them to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize their consent preferences
Users can modify their consent settings at any time through our Privacy Settings page.
7. Hosting & Server Logs
Our website is hosted by OVH (www.ovh.com). Like most websites, our hosting provider may collect server logs, including IP addresses and timestamps, for security and maintenance purposes. These logs are retained for a limited time and are not used for any tracking purposes.
8. Data Protection & Security
To ensure data security, we implement:
- Encryption for data transmission.
- Access controls limiting who can process user data.
- Regular audits to assess compliance with GDPR and security best practices.
- DDoS protection and firewall mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access.
9. Contact & Data Requests
If you have any questions regarding your data, or if you wish to exercise your GDPR rights (access, rectification, deletion, etc.), please contact us via:
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