Privacy policy
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E-Fuel Engines respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal data collected through this website.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how it may be used and the rights available to you under applicable data-protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for personal data processed through this website is:
E-Fuel Engines
[Legal entity or operator name]
[Registered address]
[Privacy / contact email]
For privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us using the email address above.
2. Information We Collect
Depending on how you use the website, we may collect the following information.
Information you provide directly
When you contact us through the website, we may receive:
First and last name
Email address
Telephone number
Subject of your enquiry
Message content
Any other information you voluntarily include in your communication
When you subscribe to email updates, we may collect:
Your email address
Information relating to your subscription or consent preferences
Information collected automatically
When you visit the website, certain technical information may be processed automatically, including:
IP address
Browser and device type
Operating system
Pages visited
Date and time of access
Referring page
Technical logs and security information
Where analytics or similar technologies are enabled, additional information about how visitors interact with the website may also be collected in accordance with applicable consent requirements.
3. How We Use Personal Data
We may process personal data for the following purposes:
To respond to enquiries, questions, correction requests and research suggestions
To communicate regarding collaboration opportunities
To operate, maintain and secure the website
To investigate technical problems, misuse or security incidents
To understand and improve website performance where analytics are used
To send requested email updates or newsletters
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
To establish, exercise or defend legal claims where necessary
We do not sell personal data.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
Where the GDPR applies, we process personal data only where we have an appropriate legal basis.
Depending on the circumstances, these may include:
Consent
For example, where you voluntarily subscribe to email updates or where consent is required for non-essential cookies or analytics.
Legitimate interests
For example, operating and securing the website, responding to general enquiries, improving our content and preventing misuse, provided that these interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.
Steps taken at your request
Where you contact us regarding a potential collaboration, service or other arrangement.
Legal obligations
Where processing is necessary to comply with applicable laws or lawful requests from public authorities.
Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.
5. Contact Forms
Information submitted through our contact forms is used only for purposes related to your enquiry and any appropriate follow-up communication.
Please avoid including sensitive personal information in free-text message fields unless it is necessary for your request.
Submission of a contact form does not automatically subscribe you to marketing communications.
6. Email Updates and Newsletters
If you choose to subscribe to E-Fuel Engines updates, we may use your email address to send occasional information relating to e-fuels, engine technologies, research, publications and new website content.
Newsletter communications are based on your consent where required by law.
You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe mechanism provided in our communications or by contacting us directly.
Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.
7. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The website may use cookies and similar technologies required for basic functionality, security and website operation.
We may also use analytics or other non-essential technologies to understand website usage and improve performance.
Where required by applicable law, non-essential cookies or tracking technologies will only be used after receiving your consent.
You can also control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functionality.
8. Service Providers
We may use carefully selected third-party providers to support the operation of this website, including providers of:
Website hosting and infrastructure
Form processing
Email and newsletter delivery
Website security
Analytics, where enabled
Technical support
These providers may process personal data only as necessary to provide their services and are required to handle such information in accordance with applicable data-protection requirements.
We may also disclose information where required by law, court order or a lawful request from a competent authority.
9. International Data Transfers
Some service providers may process information outside the European Economic Area.
Where personal data is transferred to a country that has not been recognised as providing an adequate level of data protection, appropriate safeguards will be used where required by law. These may include European Commission Standard Contractual Clauses or other legally recognised transfer mechanisms.
10. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.
The applicable retention period depends on factors including:
The nature and purpose of the information
Whether an enquiry remains active
Legal, accounting or regulatory requirements
Security and fraud-prevention needs
The establishment or defence of legal claims
Newsletter subscription data is generally retained until you unsubscribe or withdraw your consent, unless further retention is required by law.
When personal data is no longer required, it will be deleted or anonymised where appropriate.
11. Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal information against accidental loss, unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or misuse.
However, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
12. Your Data-Protection Rights
Depending on applicable law and the circumstances of the processing, you may have the right to:
Request access to your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Request deletion of your personal data
Request restriction of processing
Object to certain processing
Receive certain personal data in a portable format
Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
Lodge a complaint with a competent data-protection authority
Certain rights may be subject to legal conditions or exceptions.
To exercise your rights, contact us using the details provided in the Data Controller section.
We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.
13. Automated Decision-Making
E-Fuel Engines does not use personal data collected through this website to make decisions based solely on automated processing that produce legal or similarly significant effects on individuals.
14. Third-Party Links
The website may contain links to external websites, organisations, publications and research sources.
E-Fuel Engines does not control these third-party websites and is not responsible for their privacy practices.
We recommend reviewing the privacy information provided by any external website before submitting personal data.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when our website, services, technology or legal obligations change.
The latest version will always be published on this page together with its most recent update date.
16. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how personal data is handled, please contact:
E-Fuel Engines
[Privacy / contact email]