Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
1. Data Controller
Uniqodes ("we", "us", "our") is the data controller responsible for your personal data. If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@uniqodes.com
2. Information We Collect
We collect and process the following categories of personal data:
2.1. Information You Provide
- Business ideas, preferences, and goals
- Contact information (name, email address, phone number)
- Location and country information
- Budget and financial information (if provided)
- Messages and communications with us
2.2. Automatically Collected Information
- IP address and device information
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Article 6)
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific processing activities (e.g., marketing communications, analytics cookies)
- Contract Performance: To provide our services and fulfill our contractual obligations
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, prevent fraud, and ensure security
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our vendor matching and business advisory services
- To match you with relevant vendors based on your business needs
- To send you personalized recommendations and updates (with your consent)
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- To analyze website usage and improve user experience
- To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- To comply with legal obligations
5. Data Sharing and Transfers
We may share your personal data with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate our platform (hosting, analytics, payment processing)
- Vendors: When you request to contact a vendor, we may share relevant information to facilitate communication
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
International Transfers: Some of our service providers may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Account Data: Until account deletion or 3 years of inactivity
- Marketing Data: Until you withdraw consent or opt-out
- Analytics Data: Up to 26 months (anonymized after 14 months)
- Legal Obligations: As required by applicable law (e.g., tax records)
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your data
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@uniqodes.com. We will respond within one month.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have violated your rights.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:
- Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS)
- Secure storage and access controls
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Staff training on data protection
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page
- Updating the "Last updated" date
- Sending an email notification (for significant changes)
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your rights regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@uniqodes.com
- General Inquiries: contact@uniqodes.com