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1. Introduction

Welcome to Ouest Labs ("we," "our," or "us"). We operate the website https://ouestlabs.xyz (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Contact us via email or any contact form on the website
  • Subscribe to our newsletter or RSS feed
  • Apply to work with or join our collective
  • Engage with us on social media or third-party platforms

This information may include your name, email address, company name, job title, and any other details you choose to share.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically by your browser or our infrastructure, including:

  • Log data: IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages, referring URL
  • Device data: Hardware model, operating system, unique device identifiers
  • Usage data: Clickstream data, error logs

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

  • Essential cookies: Required for the site to function (e.g., theme preference stored via next-themes)
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the site

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To operate, maintain, and improve our website and services
  • To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you
  • To send you newsletters or marketing communications (only with your consent)
  • To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
  • To protect against fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent — when you have explicitly agreed (e.g., newsletter subscription)
  • Contract performance — when processing is necessary to fulfill a service agreement
  • Legitimate interests — to improve our services, prevent fraud, and ensure security
  • Legal obligation — when required by applicable law

5. Sharing of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service providers: Third-party vendors who assist in operating our website, subject to confidentiality obligations
  • Legal requirements: When required by law, regulation, or valid legal process
  • Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • Protection of rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Ouest Labs, our users, or the public

6. Third-Party Services

Our website may link to or integrate with third-party services, including:

  • Vercel (hosting and edge network) — subject to Vercel's privacy policy
  • Google Fonts (typography) — may log font requests; see Google's privacy policy
  • Meta / Facebook — if you interact with our social presence or any Facebook Login features

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Contact form submissions and email correspondence are retained for a maximum of 3 years unless you request deletion sooner.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data in transit
  • Access controls and authentication requirements
  • Regular security assessments of our infrastructure

No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restriction: Request that we limit the processing of your data
  • Data portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
  • Withdraw consent: You may withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on it

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at nispeyy@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.

10. Data Deletion Requests

In compliance with applicable data protection laws and Meta Platform policies, you can request deletion of your data at any time by:

  • Sending an email to nispeyy@gmail.com with the subject line "Data Deletion Request"
  • Including your name and the email address associated with your data

We will process your request within 30 days and send a confirmation email upon completion.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately.

12. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, using mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses where required.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Contact Us

Ouest Labs Email: nispeyy@gmail.com Website: https://ouestlabs.xyz