Privacy policy

Bio-ReCell is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with data protection standards. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose personal data obtained from users of the Bio-ReCell Website (the "Website") and visitors at our headquarters. By accessing or using the Website and visiting our Headquarters, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. Bio-ReCell ensures that it protects collected personal data from disclosure and transmission to unauthorised third parties. All personal data remains confidential. 

Information on us as the controller of personal data

Bio-ReCell d.o.o., Litijska 188, 1261 Ljubljana-Dobrunje

Email: info@bio-recell.com

Personal data we collect

When you contact us through the Website or subscribe to the News, we may collect personal data such as your first and last name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide.

We may collect information about your use of the Website, including your IP address, browser type, and operating system (automatically collected information). We may also use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behaviour (see here for more information on cookies).

We may use social networks (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin) for marketing purposes where we may use your published data for improved targeted marketing activities, but only if you agreed to such.  

When you visit us at our headquarters, we may collect personal data such as video recording of you, date/time of the recording and location of the recording.

Use of data

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

1. Legitimate interests 

We may process your personal data when processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as:

  • providing and improving the Website: to provide and maintain the Website and improve our services;
  • safety: to ensure safety of our premises, employees and visitors (see here for more information on video surveillance).

2. Consent 

We may process your personal data when you have given us consent to the processing of your personal data for:

  • Analytics and Statistics: to analyse usage patterns and trends on the Website and to better understand how users interact with the Website;
  • communication: to communicate with you, respond to your inquiries and send you updates and promotional materials;
  • personalization of your experience on the Website.

Storage of data

Personal data processed by us based on an individual's consent may be processed until the consent is withdrawn. Other personal data can be stored only for as long as necessary to achieve the purpose for which they were collected or further processed. Once the specific processing purpose has been fulfilled, personal data will be deleted, destroyed, blocked, or anonymized if there is no other legal basis or if it is necessary for the assertion, execution, or defence of legal claims. Within the scope of the right to access data, an individual may request information at any time about the storage period for each type of data. Video surveillance data can be stored up to one year.

Disclosure of information

We may disclose your information to third parties in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: we may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Website and providing our services.
  • Legal Compliance: we may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a lawful request, such as a court order or government authority.
  • Business Transactions: in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

Third-party links

The Website may contain links to third-party Websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party Websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party Websites you visit.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

Your choices

You may opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the instructions provided in those emails.

Children's privacy

The Website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children. If you are under 16, please do not use the Website or provide any personal information.

International Data Transfers

We may transfer personal data that we collect from you to third-party data processors or service providers located in countries outside the European Economic Area (“EEA”). Specifically, your data may be transferred to and processed in the United Kingdom, where our partner Bio-ReCell LTD is located.

 

The United Kingdom is considered a third country under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). However, the European Commission has issued an adequacy decision for the United Kingdom, which means that it is recognized as providing an adequate level of data protection comparable to that of the EU.

 

If the adequacy decision is no longer applicable, we will implement appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), to ensure that your personal data remains protected.

 

For transfers to other third countries, we will rely on one of the following safeguards:

  • An adequacy decision from the European Commission.
  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
  • Your explicit consent or another permitted derogation under Article 49 of the GDPR.

Region-Specific Disclosures

1. California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a resident of California, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). These rights include:

  • The right to know what personal data we collect, use, disclose, and sell.
  • The right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
  • The right to opt out of the sale of your personal information.

To exercise your rights, please contact us directly at info@bio-recell.com.

2. Brazil Residents

If you are located in Brazil, the Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados Pessoais (LGPD) provides you with rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • The right to access your data.
  • The right to rectify incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated data.
  • The right to request the anonymization, blocking, or deletion of unnecessary or excessive data.
  • The right to data portability and to receive information on the possibility of not providing consent.

To exercise your rights, please contact us directly at info@bio-recell.com. 

3. Other Jurisdictions

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under your local data protection laws. Please contact us for further information on how we handle your personal data and what rights you have.

In cases where the adequacy decision is no longer applicable, we will implement appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), to ensure that your personal data remains protected.

Changes to this privacy policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the date of the latest revision will be indicated. Your continued use of the Website after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Contact information

‍If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@bio-recell.com.

By using the Bio-ReCell Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.

 

Effective date: November 2024