Effective Date: 1 Jan 2025
Company Name: VERNA LABS FZC
Registered Location: United Arab Emirates
1. Introduction
VERNA LABS FZC (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable data protection laws.
This policy applies to data collected through our website, including the GhostNews waitlist form.
2. What Data We Collect
When you join our waitlist, we may collect the following personal data:
- Full Name
- Email Address
- News Site URL
- IP Address (automatically via form submission)
- Consent to Terms (checkbox confirmation)
We do not collect sensitive data such as payment information, political opinions, or health records.
3. How We Use Your Data
Your personal data will only be used for the following purposes:
- To add you to the GhostNews waitlist
- To contact you regarding onboarding, product access, and early adopter updates
- To analyze interest and usage trends to improve service rollout
- To fulfill our legal obligations if required by UAE or international law
We do not use your data for unrelated marketing, nor do we sell or share it with third parties for profit.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:
- Consent – when you voluntarily provide your information and check the GDPR consent box
- Legitimate Interest – to administer and improve our platform responsibly
- Legal Obligation – if required to comply with applicable law
5. How We Store Your Data
All data is stored on secure servers with restricted access. We use industry-standard encryption and access controls to ensure your data is protected from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure.
Your data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or until you request deletion.
6. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your data (“Right to be Forgotten”)
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@vernalabs.com.
7. Opt-Out and Data Deletion
Every email we send includes an opt-out link.
You may also opt out or request complete data removal at any time by contacting privacy@vernalabs.com.
8. Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use minimal cookies for functionality and analytics. No personally identifiable information is tracked without your explicit consent.
9. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services (such as email providers or analytics tools) that are GDPR-compliant and act as data processors on our behalf. These services are contractually bound to handle your data securely.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in regulations, technologies, or practices. The latest version will always be available on our website.
11. Contact Information
For any questions about this policy or your data, contact:
Data Protection Officer
VERNA LABS FZC
Email: privacy@vernalabs.com
Office – C1 – 1F – SF10587
Ajman Free zone – UAE
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