Terms of Use & Personal Data Protection

This Privacy Policy describes how MRL Hub collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable EU/national law.

1. Data Controller

The data controller for personal data processed through MRL Hub is:

• Website: MRL Hub
• Contact page

2. What Personal Data We Collect

MRL Hub collects only the data necessary to provide its services and operate securely. Depending on how you use the website, we may collect:

• Account data: username, email address, password (stored in hashed form), subscription status (if applicable).
• Contact data: name and email address, plus any information you submit through contact forms.
• Technical data: IP address, device/browser information, log files, timestamps, and diagnostic data.
• Usage data: pages visited, actions performed (e.g., searches), and interactions necessary for service operation.

3. Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data under one or more of the following GDPR legal bases:

• Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b)): to provide user accounts and requested services.
• Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)): to secure the website, prevent abuse, and improve functionality.
• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)): where required (e.g., certain cookies or optional communications).
• Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)): where we must comply with applicable laws and authorities.

4. How We Use Personal Data

We use personal data for the following purposes:

• To create and manage user accounts and authenticate access.
• To provide requested website services and features.
• To respond to inquiries and support requests.
• To maintain website security, detect fraud/abuse, and prevent unauthorized access.
• To monitor performance and improve the platform (including debugging and analytics where applicable).

5. Cookies & Similar Technologies

MRL Hub may use cookies and similar technologies to ensure proper website functionality, keep users logged in, and improve performance. Cookies may include:

• Strictly necessary cookies: required for login/session and core functions.
• Preference cookies: remember user settings (where applicable).
• Analytics cookies: used only if enabled and where required by law/consent.

You may control cookies via your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

6. Data Sharing & Third Parties

MRL Hub does not sell or rent personal data. We may share data only when necessary:

• Service providers (processors): hosting, security, or email services that process data under contract and instructions.
• Legal requirements: where disclosure is required by law, court order, or competent authority.

7. International Transfers

If personal data are transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) where required.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described above, including:

• As long as your account remains active (or as required to provide the service).
• For a limited period after account closure, where required for legal, security, or dispute-resolution purposes.
• Log and security records may be retained for a reasonable period to protect the platform and investigate incidents.

9. Security Measures

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including access controls, encryption where appropriate, and secure storage practices. However, no online service can guarantee absolute security.

10. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights, subject to applicable law:

• Right of access to your personal data.
• Right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”), where applicable.
• Right to restriction of processing, in certain cases.
• Right to data portability, where applicable.
• Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Right to withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.

To exercise your rights, contact us at Contact page. We may request verification of identity before processing requests.

11. Complaints

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. You may also contact us first at Contact page so we can address your concerns.

12. Children’s Privacy

MRL Hub is not intended for children and does not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a minor has provided personal data, please contact us to remove it.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date.

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