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GDPR Compliance

Information about our GDPR compliance and your data protection rights.

Last updated: January 1, 2024

Information about our GDPR compliance and your data protection rights.

Our GDPR Commitment

Futuracom is committed to protecting the privacy and rights of individuals in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This page outlines how we comply with GDPR requirements and how you can exercise your rights.

Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on the following lawful bases:

Contract Performance

We process data necessary to provide our services as outlined in our Terms of Service. This includes:

  • Account creation and management
  • Message processing and delivery
  • Customer support
  • Billing and payment processing

Legitimate Interests

We process data for our legitimate business interests, including:

  • Service improvement and development
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Analytics and usage statistics
  • Marketing communications (with opt-out options)

Legal Obligations

We process data as required by law, such as:

  • Tax and financial reporting
  • Law enforcement requests
  • Regulatory compliance

Consent

For certain processing activities, we rely on your explicit consent, including:

  • Marketing emails and communications
  • Non-essential cookies
  • Optional data sharing with partners

Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject, you have the following rights:

Right of Access

Request a copy of your personal data we process.

Right to Rectification

Request correction of inaccurate personal data.

Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").

Right to Portability

Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

Right to Object

Object to processing based on legitimate interests or marketing.

Right to Restriction

Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your rights, you can:

  • Self-Service: Access and update your data through your account settings
  • Email: Contact our Data Protection Officer at
  • Written Request: Send a request to our registered address

We will respond to your request within 30 days. In complex cases, we may extend this period by an additional 60 days with prior notice.

Data Processing Agreement

When Futuracom acts as a data processor on your behalf, we offer a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) that includes:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses for international transfers
  • Details of sub-processors we use
  • Security measures we implement
  • Breach notification procedures
  • Assistance with data subject requests

To request a DPA, please contact .

International Data Transfers

When we transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure adequate protection through:

  • Adequacy Decisions: Transfers to countries recognized by the EU as providing adequate protection
  • Standard Contractual Clauses: EU-approved contractual safeguards
  • Binding Corporate Rules: Where applicable with our group companies

Sub-Processors

We use the following categories of sub-processors:

  • Cloud Infrastructure: For hosting and data storage
  • Payment Processing: For billing and payments
  • Email Services: For transactional and marketing emails
  • Analytics: For service improvement
  • AI Providers: For AI-powered features

A detailed list of sub-processors is available upon request.

Data Protection Impact Assessments

We conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for:

  • New products or features involving personal data
  • Changes to data processing activities
  • High-risk processing operations
  • Automated decision-making processes

Breach Notification

In the event of a personal data breach:

  • We will notify the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours
  • We will notify affected individuals without undue delay when there is high risk
  • We maintain records of all data breaches

Data Protection Officer

Our Data Protection Officer can be contacted at:

Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. If you are in the EU, you can contact your local Data Protection Authority or the lead supervisory authority where Futuracom’s EU representative is established.

Questions?

For any questions about GDPR compliance or data protection, please contact: