PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: 8 July 2025 Version: 1.13

Our commitment to your privacy

CountPhoton.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and subscribe to our newsletter about photon counting CT technologies.

Bottom Line: We only collect your email address when you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter. We never sell your data, and you can unsubscribe anytime.

1. Information we collect

Information you provide

We only collect information you voluntarily provide:

  • Email address when you subscribe to our newsletter
  • Name (optional) if you choose to provide it
  • Communication preferences for newsletter topics

Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

  • IP address for security and analytics
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages viewed and time spent
  • Referring website

2. How we use your information

We use your email address exclusively for:

  • Sending our newsletter with photon counting CT technology updates
  • Service communications about your subscription
  • Optional advertising campaigns (only with your separate consent)

We use automatically collected information to:

  • Improve our website and user experience
  • Analyze traffic patterns and popular content
  • Ensure website security

3. Legal basis for processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on:

  • Consent: For newsletter subscriptions and marketing communications
  • Legitimate interests: For website analytics and security
  • Legal obligations: When required by law

4. Newsletter consent and marketing

Newsletter subscription

When you subscribe, you explicitly consent to receive our newsletter. We use double opt-in to confirm your subscription.

Optional advertising campaigns

We may offer additional consent for:

  • Special promotional content
  • Third-party product information
  • Industry event announcements

These are always optional and require separate consent from newsletter subscription.

5. Data sharing and third parties

We share your data only with:

  • Email service provider MailerLite for newsletter delivery
  • Analytics providers Google Analytics for website improvement
  • Security services Cloudflare for website protection

We never sell or rent your personal information.

6. Data retention

We retain your data as follows:

  • Active subscribers: As long as you remain subscribed
  • Unsubscribed users: Basic suppression data to prevent re-contact
  • Analytics data: Maximum 26 months
  • Security logs: 90 days

7. Your rights under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict processing
  • Data portability (receive your data in common format)
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent anytime

To exercise these rights, email us at: info@countphoton.com

8. Cookies and tracking technologies

Cookies we use

Our website uses minimal cookies:

Essential cookies (no consent required):

  • Session management
  • Security features

Analytics cookies (consent required):

  • Google Analytics for usage statistics
  • Performance monitoring

How to manage cookies You can control cookies through:

  • Our cookie consent banner
  • Your browser settings
  • Google Analytics opt-out browser extension

9. Data security

We protect your data using:

  • SSL encryption for all data transfers
  • Secure servers with access controls
  • Regular security audits

10. International data transfers

Your data may be transferred to servers outside the EU. We ensure protection through:

  • Standard contractual clauses with service providers
  • Privacy Shield certified providers (where applicable)
  • Adequate safeguards for all transfers

11. Children’s privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

12. Updates to this policy

We may update this policy to reflect:

  • Changes in our practices
  • New legal requirements
  • Service improvements

We’ll notify you of material changes via email or website notice.

13. Contact us

For privacy questions or to exercise your rights:

Email: info@countphoton.com

For EU residents, you may also contact your local data protection authority.