Privacy Policy | Winterline AI

1. Introduction

Winterline AI Research is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard information through our case study repository platform, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Identification Information (e.g., name, email address, job title, company name).
Usage Data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the platform, browser type, device information).
Submitted Case Study Data (e.g., case study content, company details, performance metrics, and industry relevance).

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Consent – where users have given clear permission for us to process their personal data.
Contract – where processing is necessary for a contract with the user.
Legal Obligation – where processing is required by law.
Legitimate Interests – where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests unless those interests are overridden by user rights.

4. How We Use Your Information

To manage access to the platform and maintain user accounts.
To facilitate the submission, review, and publication of case studies.
To communicate updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (only with user consent).
To improve platform performance and user experience through analytics.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent user information to third parties.
We may share information with third-party service providers only to support platform functionality and under strict confidentiality agreements.
We may disclose information if required by law or legal processes.

6. International Data Transfers

If we transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent protections.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal and submission data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law.

8. User Rights Under GDPR

The right to access – Users can request copies of their personal data.
The right to rectification – Users can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
The right to erasure – Users can request deletion of their data under certain conditions.
The right to restrict processing – Users can request the limitation of data processing.
The right to object – Users can object to data processing based on legitimate interests.
The right to data portability – Users can request that we transfer their data to another organization.

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our contact page.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

10. Use of Cookies

We use cookies to enhance the functionality and user experience of the platform.
Users can control cookie preferences through their browser settings.

11. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such external sites.

12. Changes to This Policy

Winterline AI Research may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us through our contact page.

Users in the European Union may also lodge a complaint with their local Data Protection Authority (DPA).