Introduction
Wombat Studio, Inc., operating under the brand Wombat SPIN (referred to in this policy as Wombat Studio, we, us, or our), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website at wombatstudio.autos or engage our computer systems design, integration, and technical consulting services.
Wombat Studio, Inc. is a corporation registered in the United States with its principal place of business at 3126 Terrywood Ct, San Jose, California 95132-1237. We operate in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector, specializing in computer systems design and related services under the Wombat SPIN brand.
By accessing our website or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with its terms, please refrain from using our website or providing us with your personal information.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you interact with our website or communicate with us. This includes information submitted through our contact forms, such as your name, email address, organization name, and the content of your message. If you contact us via email at contact@wombatstudio.autos or by telephone at +1 (667) 827-4762, we may retain records of those communications.
When you engage our professional services, we may collect additional information necessary to fulfill our obligations, including technical specifications, project requirements, business details, and contact information for your representatives. The specific information collected in a professional engagement is defined in the applicable service agreement.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information is automatically collected, including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring website, pages visited, the date and time of your visit, and general geographic location based on IP address. We also collect information about how you interact with our website through analytics tools.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand visitor engagement. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. We use essential cookies for basic site functionality, analytics cookies to understand usage patterns, and preference cookies to remember your settings.
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling certain cookies may affect how our website functions. We recommend reviewing your browser's documentation for cookie management instructions.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and communicate about our services.
- To deliver, maintain, and improve our computer systems design, integration, and consulting services.
- To send relevant updates about our services where you have consented or where we have a legitimate interest.
- To analyze website usage and improve our online content and user experience.
- To protect the security and integrity of our systems and data.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our agreements.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, our processing of your personal data is based on the following legal grounds under the General Data Protection Regulation:
- Consent: Where you have given explicit consent for a specific processing purpose. You may withdraw consent at any time.
- Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary to perform a contract with you or take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
- Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, including operating our website, understanding service usage, and communicating with clients and prospects, provided your rights do not override these interests.
- Legal Obligation: Where processing is required to comply with applicable legal or regulatory obligations.
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in these circumstances:
- Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, hosting, analytics, and email delivery. These providers are contractually bound to protect your information.
- Professional Advisors: Legal counsel, accountants, and other advisors where necessary for professional advice or legal rights.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
- Legal Compliance: When required by law, court order, or government regulation, or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or comply with legal process.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When we no longer have a legitimate business need for your information, we will delete or anonymize it securely.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption of data in transit using industry-standard protocols, access controls, and internal data handling policies. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Under the GDPR
If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have these rights:
- Right of Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data where there is no compelling reason for continued processing.
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests, including direct marketing.
Under the CCPA
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act provides these additional rights:
- Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information we have collected, subject to exceptions.
- Right to Opt Out: We do not sell personal information. If our practices change, we will provide opt-out rights.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below. We will respond within the timeframes required by law and may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us immediately.
International Data Transfers
Wombat Studio, Inc. is based in the United States. If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, processed, and stored in the United States or other jurisdictions where we or our service providers operate. When we transfer personal data from the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom to countries without an adequate level of data protection, we implement appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services not owned or controlled by us. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected on our website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or operations. Material changes will be noted by updating the Last Updated date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Information
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices:
Wombat Studio, Inc.
3126 Terrywood Ct
San Jose, California 95132-1237
United States
Email: contact@wombatstudio.autos
Phone: +1 (667) 827-4762
If you are located in the European Economic Area and have an unresolved privacy concern, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.