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Privacy Policy


Privacy Policy

Last updated: 28 September 2026


Dynamic Matrices Startup Project (“Dynamic Matrices”, “we”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, how we use and share it, and the choices and rights you have.


Controller

Dynamic Matrices Startup Project

c/o Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research

Hohestr. 6, 01069, Dresden, Germany

Email: contact@dynamicmatrices.eu

1) Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to our website www.dynamicmatrices.eu and to inquiries you send us (e.g., via the contact form or email). It does not cover third-party websites we link to.

2) What data we collect


We collect two broad categories, aligning with common life-science vendor policies: personal data (data that identifies you) and non-personal/usage data (aggregated or technical data that does not identify you directly).  


Personal data you provide


  • Contact details (name, email, institution/company, role)
  • Content of messages (e.g., your research use case, collaboration interest)
  • (Optional) Attachments you upload with inquiries



Data collected automatically


  • Usage data: IP address, device/browser type, pages viewed, timestamp, referrer/UTM, approximate location (city/region)
  • Cookies or similar technologies for site functionality and analytics (see §7)


We do not intentionally collect special categories of data (Art. 9 GDPR) via the website.

3) Why we process your data (purposes & legal bases)


  • Respond to inquiries, provide information you requested (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR: pre-contractual steps / contract performance)
  • Route your inquiry to a regional distribution partner, where relevant, so they can respond, quote, and fulfill your request (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR: pre-contractual steps / contract performance)
  • Operate, secure, and improve our site (load balancing, error logs, security monitoring, analytics) (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR: legitimate interests)
  • Compliance with legal obligations (e.g., retention under commercial/tax law) (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)
  • Direct updates/marketing to professionals only with consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) or permitted soft opt-in; you can opt out anytime


4) Who receives your data


We don’t sell your data. We share it only with:


  • Service providers (website hosting/CDN, analytics, email provider, IT/security) bound by data-processing agreements
  • Regional distribution partners: where your inquiry, order, or stated region/product interest is served by one of our official distributors, we share your contact details and inquiry content with that distributor so they can respond, quote, and fulfill your request directly
  • Public authorities where legally required
  • Professional advisers (legal/accounting) where necessary



Our distribution partners are independent companies: once we share your details with a distributor, they process your data under their own privacy practices and for their own business purposes (their own follow-up, quoting, and customer records), not under our instructions. All distributors we currently work with are based in the EU/EEA. If you have questions about which distributor received your details, contact us at contact@dynamicmatrices.eu.

If a provider is outside the EU/EEA, we use an adequacy decision or EU Standard Contractual Clauses.

5) Retention


  • Inquiry records: typically 12–24 months after your last interaction (to follow up on technical/scientific questions and ensure continuity), unless longer retention is required by law.
  • Server logs: typically up to 30–90 days for security and troubleshooting.
  • Marketing emails (if subscribed): until you unsubscribe.

6) Your GDPR rights


You can access, rectify, erase, restrict, object (including to direct marketing), and request data portability. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time, without affecting prior lawful processing. To exercise rights: contact@dynamicmatrices.eu.


Supervisory authority (Germany, Saxony):

Sächsische Datenschutz- und Transparenzbeauftragte (SDTB)

Maternistraße 17, 01067 Dresden

post@sdtb.sachsen.de, https://www.datenschutz.sachsen.de/ (info & complaint options).  



7) Cookies & analytics


We use minimal cookies for basic functionality, and Google Analytics (GA4) to understand site performance and interest areas. 


  • Essential cookies: required for site operation and security (no consent banner needed).
  • Analytics cookies (Google Analytics, GA4) (optional): used only with your consent, requested via our cookie banner on your first visit. You can withdraw consent by clearing this site's stored data in your browser and reloading the page, by using your browser's tracking-protection settings, or by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out add-on.



We use Google Analytics (GA4), provided by Google Ireland Limited, to understand aggregate visitor behavior (pages viewed, session duration, approximate location). Data may be processed in the U.S. under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework or Standard Contractual Clauses. You can install the Google Analytics Opt-out add-on to prevent this.

8) Email communications


If you opt in to receive updates (e.g., product or application notes), we process your email to send occasionally relevant content for scientists and industry professionals. You can unsubscribe via the link in any email.

9) Security


We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures (encryption in transit, hardened hosting, least-privilege access, regular updates/patching, and logging) to protect data against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access, comparable to standard practices used by reputable Swiss/EU life-science providers.  

10) International transfers


Where processing occurs outside the EU/EEA (e.g., certain cloud/analytics tools), we use adequacy decisions or Standard Contractual Clauses and additional safeguards as needed.


11) Children


Our website targets professionals (research, clinical, and industry). We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16.

12) Changes to this policy


We will update this page if our practices change. The “Last updated” date shows the latest revision.

13) Contact


Questions or requests about this policy or your data?

contact@dynamicmatrices.eu

Dynamic Matrices Startup Project, Hohestraße 6, 01069, Dresden, Germany