Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 01/12/2025
Last Updated: 01/12/2025
Welcome to www.genomic-art.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), and Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
1 . Who We Are
Data Controller: TGAC Inc., 68 Imperial Rd N Guelph ON N1H 8A5, Canada
Website: www.genomic-art.com
Email: info@genomic-art.com
2. Information we collect
Collected Data:
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Name
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E-mail address
We collect the above-mentioned personal data when you:
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Subscribe to our newsletter
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Contact us via forms or email
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data or information from children under 16.
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Sensitive Information:
We do not collect, and we do not ask you to send or disclose to us, any sensitive personal information (for example, personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, genetic data, genetic or biometric characteristics, criminal convictions, data concerning health, data concerning sexual life or sexual orientation, social security numbers, health) through or in connection with our website, or in any other way.
3. How we use your information
We use your personal data for legitimate business purposes, including:
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Process and fulfill orders
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Send transactional, promotional or marketing communications (only with your consent), for example via email, with information about our services, new products, and other news related to our company.
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Respond to customer inquiries and to your questions and fulfill your requests when you contact us, for example, when you send us inquiries, suggestions, compliments, or complaints, or when you request a quote or other information.
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Improve our website and user experience
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Comply with legal obligations
4. Legal basis for Processing (EU only - GDPR )
We rely on the following legal grounds:
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Consent – When you opt-in to marketing communications
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Legitimate Interest – For improving the website or customer support
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Legal Obligation – If required by applicable laws
You can withdraw your consent at any time.
5. Disclosure of your data
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data for monetary gain. We may share your information with:
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Service providers (e.g., email platforms, payment processors)
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To third parties, to allow them to send you marketing communications consistent with your choices
Furthermore, we use and disclose your personal data as necessary and appropriate, especially when we have a legal obligation or legitimate interest to do so:
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To respond to requests from public and government authorities
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To cooperate with law enforcement, if legally required
All third parties are required to protect your data and process it only on our instructions.
6. International data transfer
Your personal data may be processed outside your country, including in the Canada, U.S. or EU. When transferring data internationally, we use appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect your information.
7. Your Rights
EU GDPR rights:
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Access, correct, delete your data
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Object to or restrict processing and data portability
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Withdraw consent
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File a complaint with a Data Protection Authority
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California (CCPA/CPRA) Rights:
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Know what personal data we collect and why
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Request access to or deletion of your data
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Opt out of sale/sharing of your data (we do not sell your data)
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Non-discrimination for exercising your rights
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Canada (PIPEDA) Rights:
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Access and correct your personal information
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Withdraw consent for certain uses
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File a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
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To exercise any rights, please contact us at info@genomic-art.com. We will respond within the legally required timeframe.
8. Cookies and Tracking
We may use cookies and similar technologies for:
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Website functionality
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Analytics
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Marketing (only with consent)
You can adjust your browser settings or reject cookies via our cookie banner.For more information, see our Cookie Policy [link].
9. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations.
11. Do Not Sell or Share My Information (CCPA)
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for advertising or marketing. If this ever changes, we will update this policy and provide a clear "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" option.
12. Business Transfer
In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your personal data may be transferred to a successor entity or third party as part of that transaction. We will ensure that your personal data continues to be treated in accordance with this Privacy Policy, and we will notify you if your personal data becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
13. Third-Party Websites and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party services, and we are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or data processing. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
14. Advertising and Analytics
We may use third-party service providers to collect and analyze information about how you use our website, such as Google Analytics, in order to improve our services and user experience. These providers may set cookies or use similar technologies to gather information such as IP address, device identifiers, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
If we use advertising platforms (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Ads), we will do so only with your consent via our cookie banner. These platforms may use cookies or other identifiers to show you targeted advertisements based on your browsing behavior.
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or our cookie banner.
15. Your Choises and Controls
You have control over your personal data. You may:
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Unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the footer of any email we send.
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Adjust your cookie preferences at any time via the cookie banner or browser settings.
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Withdraw your consent or object to data processing by contacting us at info@genomic-art.com.
16. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date and notify you of significant changes via email or website banner.
17. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or would like to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Email: info@genomicart.com
Website: www.genomic-art.com
