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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 26, 2026 Effective date: March 26, 2026

1. Introduction

AGILE SAPIENS (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you access our scientific monograph website at sapiens.folkup.life (the “Site”).

Controller Information:

  • Data Controller: FolkUp Ecosystem
  • Contact Email: privacy@folkup.app
  • Jurisdiction: European Union, Portugal
  • Supervisory Authority: Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD) - Portugal

2. Legal Basis

This privacy policy is implemented in accordance with:

  • Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation - GDPR)
  • Lei n.º 58/2019 (Portuguese GDPR implementation law)
  • Directive 2002/58/EC (ePrivacy Directive)

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address (anonymized)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Date and time of access

Legal Basis: Legitimate interests (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)) for website functionality and security.

3.2 Information You Provide

  • Email address (if you contact us)
  • Name (if you provide it voluntarily)
  • Any content you submit through contact forms

Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)) or legitimate interests for responding to inquiries.

4. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain the Site
  • Improve user experience
  • Respond to your inquiries
  • Ensure site security
  • Comply with legal obligations

Retention Period: Server logs are retained for 30 days maximum. Contact information is retained for 2 years or until you request deletion.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information only:

  • With hosting providers (Hetzner Online GmbH, Germany - GDPR compliant)
  • When required by law or legal process
  • To protect our rights or safety

Data Transfers: Any data transfers outside the EU are protected by appropriate safeguards under GDPR Chapter V.

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data (Art. 15)
  • Rectification of inaccurate data (Art. 16)
  • Erasure (“right to be forgotten”) (Art. 17)
  • Restrict processing (Art. 18)
  • Data portability (Art. 20)
  • Object to processing (Art. 21)
  • Withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7)

To exercise these rights, contact: privacy@folkup.app

Response Time: We will respond within 30 days as required by GDPR Art. 12.

7. Cookies and Tracking

This site uses cookies and similar technologies as described in our Cookie Policy.

7.1 Essential Cookies

  • Cookie consent preferences (1 year retention)
  • Theme preferences (dark/light mode, 1 year retention)

Legal Basis: Legitimate interests (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)) for website functionality.

7.2 Optional Third-Party Services

  • Ko-fi donation widget: Only loads with your consent
  • Analytics: Not currently implemented; would require explicit consent if added

7.3 Your Cookie Rights

You can:

  • Manage cookie preferences via our consent banner
  • Withdraw consent at any time using the cookie settings button
  • Block cookies through your browser settings

See our Cookie Policy for detailed information.

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, in accordance with GDPR Art. 32.

9. Data Protection Officer

For data protection inquiries, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at: dpo@folkup.app

10. Complaints

If you believe we have not complied with data protection laws, you may:

  1. Contact us directly at privacy@folkup.app
  2. Lodge a complaint with CNPD: www.cnpd.pt

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last modified” date. For material changes, we will provide additional notice.

12. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions, contact:

  • Email: privacy@folkup.app
  • Data Controller: FolkUp Ecosystem
  • Supervisory Authority: CNPD (Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados)

This policy is governed by Portuguese law and EU regulations.