Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 15, 2025

Information We Collect

We may collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us, such as:

  • Your name and email address (e.g., if you subscribe to our newsletter or submit a project)
  • Project details and associated content you submit
  • Technical and usage data from your device (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited)

Legal Basis for Processing

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Consent – when you explicitly opt in (e.g., to receive email updates)
  • Legitimate interest – to maintain and improve the functionality of the site
  • Legal obligation – where required to comply with law

Use of Your Information

We use your personal data to:

  • Respond to inquiries and submissions
  • Display and manage community-submitted projects
  • Improve our site and understand usage patterns
  • Send updates or newsletters, where you have opted in

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Data Storage and Transfer

Your data may be stored or processed using:

  • Google Workspace (Sheets, Forms)
  • MailerLite (for newsletters)
  • Vercel (for deployment and analytics)

Some of these services may involve transfers of personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, such as standard contractual clauses.

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party service providers for functionality and analytics. These providers may collect anonymized or aggregated data and operate under their own privacy policies.

Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the EU or UK, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccuracies in your personal data
  • Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@optilex.io

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices. The updated version will always be posted on this page with a new revision date.

Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our handling of your data, contact us at:

Optilex LLC
privacy@optilex.io
Raleigh, NC