Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

QPC^8 is a software development company based in Marbella, Spain. We build websites, iOS applications, and automation systems for businesses.

Contact:
Email: info@qpc8.com
Location: Marbella, Málaga, 29602, Spain

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us:

• Contact Form Data: Name, email address, phone number (optional), and message content when you contact us.
• Project Information: Business details, project requirements, and budget information when configuring a project.
• Communication: Records of our email correspondence and meeting notes.

We do not use cookies for tracking or advertising. We do not use third-party analytics services that track individual users.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide quotes
• Deliver services you request
• Communicate about projects and support
• Send invoices and process payments
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your data based on:

• Contract: Processing necessary to fulfill our contract with you or take pre-contractual steps.
• Legitimate Interests: To respond to inquiries and improve our services.
• Legal Obligation: To comply with tax, accounting, and other legal requirements.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Email services (Resend) and hosting providers that help us operate.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. Contact form inquiries are retained for 2 years. Client project data is retained for 7 years for legal and accounting purposes. You can request deletion at any time (see Your Rights below).

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data.
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data.
• Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@qpc8.com. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure hosting within the EU, and access controls. However, no internet transmission is completely secure.

9. International Transfers

Your data is primarily processed within the European Union. If we transfer data outside the EU, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place (such as Standard Contractual Clauses).

10. 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 new policy on this page with an updated date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or want to exercise your rights:

QPC^8
Email: info@qpc8.com
Location: Marbella, Málaga, 29602, Spain

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Authority (AEPD) at www.aepd.es.