Privacy policy

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) governs the handling and collection of Personal Information by GeneCache™ Labs (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). It delineates how we manage, use, and disclose your Personal Information. When you access or utilize our websites (referred to as the “Site”), communicate with us, or use our offline services, this Policy is applicable. By interacting with our Services, you consent to our Personal Information management as set forth in this Policy and are bound by our Terms of Use.

This Policy does not extend to information related to our employees, potential hires, or contractors, or to individuals representing businesses with which we have dealings. Moreover, the practices of our associated companies are not encompassed by this Policy.

Within this Policy, “Personal Information” pertains to data that can be linked to a particular individual or household, either directly or indirectly. Aggregated or anonymized data is excluded.

Collection of Personal Information

We gather data about you in the course of delivering our Services. This data comes from your direct input, automatic collection when using our Services, and external sources.

• Directly Provided Information: This includes data you submit when using our Services, attending events, or any other time you willingly give us your information.
• Automatically Collected Information: We employ cookies and similar tools for improving our Site and analytics. Disabling cookies might hamper the optimal functionality of the Site. As we incorporate new technologies, additional data might be collected.
• Third-Party Information: Data about you might be sourced from affiliates or unrelated entities. We also gather information from interactions on platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter.

Categories of Personal Information collected include personal identifiers (e.g., name, IP address), commercial data (e.g., transaction history), online activity details (e.g., browser type, interaction with our advertisements), business-related data, and other types of information provided during communication.

Certain data might be classified as “sensitive” under the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”). We might obtain such data if voluntarily provided.

Not providing certain information might limit your ability to fully utilize our Services.

Usage of Personal Information

We utilize your Personal Information for several business purposes, such as:

• -Delivering requested information.
• -Communicating about the Company or addressing your queries.
• -Enhancing our Services.
• -Monitoring our Site.
• -Fraud prevention and legal compliance.
• -Processing payments.
• -General administration.

We might aggregate or anonymize collected data. This transformed data can be used for multiple purposes and disclosed to third parties.

Disclosure of Personal Information

Over the past year, we've shared certain categories of Personal Information with third parties for business purposes, including personal identifiers, financial details, and online activity records.

Third parties we’ve engaged with include:

• -Service providers assisting with our website, analytics, and advertising.
• -Entities facilitating payment processes.
• -Service providers ensuring data security and IT functionalities.

We might also share your data if legally mandated, to safeguard our or others' rights, or for fraud detection. In business restructuring scenarios, such as mergers, your data might be transferred to a third party. With your consent, additional disclosures might be made.

Use of Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

Cookies are compact files, sometimes encrypted, saved on your computer's hard drive by the websites you visit. Their primary purpose is enhancing user experience on websites and providing insights to website administrators. For an in-depth understanding of cookies, including management and deletion, please visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

Upon accessing our Site, we may utilize cookies or other tracking tools, such as web beacons, that recognize and remember your preferences. These tools can also capture data like your IP address or your interactions with our Site. They enable us to refine and elevate your browsing experience.

For website analytics, we employ Google Analytics. It deploys cookies and other identifiers to gather data on user behaviors, like website visit frequency, pages viewed, and previous site visits. Google's Privacy Policy can provide a deeper dive into how Google Analytics operates with personal data.

Privacy Rights for California Residents

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

California residents, under the CCPA, are entitled to specific rights about their Personal Information:

• -Disclosure of collected or shared Personal Information categories, their sources, purposes of collection, and third parties involved.
• -Retrieve and/or obtain a copy of your Personal Information we hold.
• -equest deletion of certain Personal Information.
• -Amend any incorrect Personal Information.

Furthermore, California residents can restrict the use or revelation of "sensitive personal information" for specific applications. Rest assured, we do not misuse or disclose such data beyond CCPA stipulated boundaries.

Our Services never target minors. Thus, we ensure that we do not "sell" or "share" Personal Information of individuals below 16.

To understand financial incentives we might offer or to exercise any rights detailed above, reach out to [email protected].

Exercising Your Rights – Non-Discrimination

We uphold the principle that all users have the right to exercise their rights without any discrimination, in line with California law.

Verification for Access or Deletion Requests

Ensuring the safety of your information, we will rigorously verify your identity before addressing any requests. If we can't verify you, we may ask for more details or deny your request, explaining our decision.

Designating Authorized Agents

You can authorize an individual or a business entity registered with the California Secretary of State to act on your behalf. Both parties must provide the necessary documents proving this authorization.

California's Do Not Track Disclosure

While certain browsers have the "do not track" option, currently, our Site doesn't recognize or act upon this feature.

Data Retention

We store Personal Information only as long as necessary, either to serve its original purpose or to satisfy legal mandates as detailed in this Privacy Policy.

Minors and Personal Information

Our Services aren't designed for anyone below 16. Should we discover any data from someone under 16, we'll delete it in compliance with relevant laws.

Third-Party Websites

We might integrate social media buttons or external links on our Site. As their policies might differ from ours, it's advisable to review them before sharing any data.

Data Security Measures

Your Personal Information's security is our top priority. We deploy advanced administrative, physical, and technical measures to ensure its safety. But, unforeseen breaches can still occur. While we do our best, no system can guarantee absolute security.

Policy Updates

From time to time, we might update our Privacy Policy. You'll be notified of significant changes as per the law. Continued use of our Services signifies your acceptance. Disagreements with any updates require discontinuation of our Services.