Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

Polar Studio ("we", "us", "our") is an incubator for independent software products. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website polarstud.io or otherwise interact with us.

2. Information we collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Usage data: Pages visited, referring URLs, device type, browser, and general location (e.g. country or region) when you use our website.
• Contact data: If you email us or use a contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
• Technical data: IP address, cookies, and similar identifiers where necessary for the operation and security of our site.

3. How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve our website
• Respond to your inquiries and communicate with you
• Analyse how our site is used (e.g. via analytics)
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

4. Legal basis (EEA/UK)

Where applicable under data protection law (e.g. in the EEA and UK), we process your data on the basis of: (a) your consent where we have asked for it; (b) our legitimate interests in running our business, improving our services, and communicating with you; and (c) compliance with legal obligations.

5. Cookies and similar technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies (e.g. local storage) for essential operation, security, and analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking certain cookies may affect how the site works.

6. Sharing and third parties

We may share your information with service providers who help us run our website and business (e.g. hosting, analytics, email). We require them to use your data only as instructed and in line with this policy. We do not sell your personal data.

7. Data retention

We keep your information only for as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. When no longer needed, we delete or anonymise it.

8. Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

• Access and receive a copy of your personal data
• Correct or update your data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@polarstud.io.

9. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International transfers

Your data may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g. standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions) where required by applicable law.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will post the revised version on this page and update the "Last updated" date. Continued use of our website after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact

For questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, contact us at contact@polarstud.io.