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GDPR Compliance

Our commitment to protecting your personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation

GDPR Effective: May 25, 2018

Last compliance review: September 18, 2025

Table of Contents

Our Commitment GDPR Principles Legal Basis Your Rights Data Processing Data Protection International Transfers Data Retention Breach Notification Data Protection Officer Supervisory Authority Make a Request

Our GDPR Commitment

At Indica 7, we are fully committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ensuring the highest standards of data protection for all individuals in the European Union.

Transparency

Clear information about how we process your data

User Control

Easy access to your data and privacy settings

Data Minimization

We only collect data necessary for our services

Security

Robust technical and organizational measures

Accountability

Regular audits and compliance monitoring

Rights Respect

Full support for all GDPR rights

GDPR Principles We Follow

Our data processing activities are guided by the seven key principles of GDPR:

1. Lawfulness, Fairness & Transparency

We process personal data lawfully, fairly, and transparently. We clearly explain our data practices and obtain appropriate consent when required.

2. Purpose Limitation

Personal data is collected for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes. We don't process data for purposes incompatible with the original purpose.

3. Data Minimization

We only collect and process personal data that is adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary for the purposes for which it is processed.

4. Accuracy

Personal data is kept accurate and up-to-date. We take reasonable steps to ensure inaccurate data is erased or rectified without delay.

5. Storage Limitation

Personal data is kept only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected. We have clear retention policies and deletion procedures.

6. Integrity & Confidentiality

Personal data is processed securely using appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect against unauthorized access, loss, or damage.

7. Accountability

We are responsible for and can demonstrate compliance with all GDPR principles through documentation, policies, and regular audits.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we must have a legal basis for processing your personal data. Here are the legal bases we rely on:

Contract Performance

Processing necessary to provide our services, manage your account, and fulfill our contractual obligations.

Consent

For marketing communications, optional features, and cookies (where required by law).

Legitimate Interests

For platform improvement, fraud prevention, and business operations (balanced against your interests).

Legal Obligation

When required by law, such as tax obligations or responses to legal requests.

Your GDPR Rights

Under GDPR, you have several rights regarding your personal data. We are committed to facilitating the exercise of these rights:

Right to Access

You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you, including information about how it's processed.

Response time: Within 1 month | Fee: Usually free

Right to Rectification

You can request correction of inaccurate personal data or completion of incomplete data.

Response time: Within 1 month | Fee: Free

Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")

You can request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances, such as when it's no longer necessary.

Response time: Within 1 month | Note: Subject to legal obligations

Right to Restrict Processing

You can request limitation of processing in certain circumstances, such as when you contest data accuracy.

Response time: Within 1 month | Effect: Limited processing only

Right to Data Portability

You can receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and transmit it to another controller.

Format: JSON, CSV, or XML | Scope: Data you provided with consent or contract

Right to Object

You can object to processing based on legitimate interests, direct marketing, or for research purposes.

Marketing: Immediate cessation | Other: Balanced assessment required

Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making

You have rights regarding automated decision-making, including profiling, that produces legal or significant effects.

Includes: Right to human intervention, explanation, and to challenge the decision

Data Processing Activities

We process personal data for the following categories and purposes in accordance with GDPR requirements:

Candidate Data Processing

Data Categories:

  • • Personal identification data
  • • Professional information
  • • Educational background
  • • Contact information
  • • Employment preferences

Processing Purposes:

  • • Profile creation and management
  • • Job matching and recommendations
  • • Communication with employers
  • • Platform functionality
  • • Career development services

Company Data Processing

Data Categories:

  • • Company information
  • • Contact details
  • • Business registration data
  • • Job posting information
  • • Recruitment preferences

Processing Purposes:

  • • Account management
  • • Job posting and management
  • • Candidate matching
  • • Communication facilitation
  • • Analytics and reporting

Technical Data Processing

Data Categories:

  • • Device and browser information
  • • IP addresses and location data
  • • Usage patterns and interactions
  • • Cookies and tracking data
  • • Performance metrics

Processing Purposes:

  • • Platform functionality
  • • Security and fraud prevention
  • • Performance optimization
  • • User experience improvement
  • • Analytics and insights

Data Protection Measures

We implement comprehensive technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your personal data:

Technical Safeguards

  • End-to-end encryption for data transmission
  • Encrypted data storage with AES-256
  • Secure cloud infrastructure (EU-based)
  • Multi-factor authentication
  • Network firewalls and intrusion detection
  • Regular automated backups

Organizational Measures

  • Role-based access control
  • Regular staff training on data protection
  • Confidentiality agreements
  • Regular security audits and assessments
  • Data protection impact assessments
  • Incident response procedures

Continuous Monitoring

Our security measures are continuously monitored and updated to address emerging threats and maintain the highest levels of data protection.

International Data Transfers

We are committed to ensuring that any international transfers of personal data comply with GDPR requirements:

Primary Data Location

All personal data is primarily processed and stored within the European Union, specifically in data centers located in:

  • • Primary: Portugal (Lisbon)
  • • Secondary: Ireland (Dublin)
  • • Backup: Germany (Frankfurt)

Adequacy Decisions

When transferring data to third countries, we only use destinations with EU adequacy decisions or appropriate safeguards.

Current adequacy countries include: UK, Switzerland, Canada, and others as recognized by the European Commission.

Standard Contractual Clauses

For transfers to countries without adequacy decisions, we use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the EU Commission.

These provide appropriate safeguards for your personal data and ensure GDPR-level protection.

Limited Third-Country Processing

We minimize international transfers and only transfer data when necessary for service provision, such as for cloud services, analytics, or customer support. All such transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards.

Data Retention Policies

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:

Active User Accounts

Retention Period: While account remains active

Purpose: Service provision and platform functionality

Deletion: Upon account closure request or after 2 years of inactivity

Application and Communication Data

Retention Period: 3 years after last interaction

Purpose: Communication history and application tracking

Deletion: Automatic deletion after retention period

Analytics and Usage Data

Retention Period: 24 months maximum

Purpose: Platform improvement and analytics

Processing: Anonymized after 12 months when possible

Legal and Compliance Data

Retention Period: As required by applicable law

Purpose: Legal compliance and dispute resolution

Examples: Financial records (7 years), tax data (varies by jurisdiction)

Automated Deletion

We have implemented automated systems to ensure data is deleted according to our retention schedules. You can request early deletion of your data at any time, subject to our legal obligations.

Data Breach Notification

We have established comprehensive procedures to detect, investigate, and respond to potential data breaches:

Detection

  • • 24/7 monitoring systems
  • • Automated threat detection
  • • Regular security audits
  • • Staff incident reporting

Response

  • • Immediate containment
  • • Impact assessment
  • • Evidence preservation
  • • Risk mitigation measures

Notification

  • • Supervisory authority (72h)
  • • Affected individuals
  • • Clear communication
  • • Remedial actions

Notification Timeline

Supervisory Authority

Timeline: Within 72 hours of becoming aware

Information included: Nature of breach, affected data categories, number of affected individuals, and measures taken.

Affected Individuals

Timeline: Without undue delay (when high risk to rights)

Information included: Nature of breach, recommended actions, contact information for our DPO.

Prevention Measures

We continuously improve our security measures based on lessons learned from any incidents, industry best practices, and evolving threat landscapes to prevent future breaches.

Data Protection Officer

Our Data Protection Officer (DPO) is responsible for overseeing our data protection strategy and ensuring GDPR compliance.

Contact Our DPO

dpo@indica7.pt

+351 XXX XXX XXX

Lisbon, Portugal

Monday-Friday, 9:00-17:00

When to Contact Our DPO

  • Questions about data processing
  • Exercising your GDPR rights
  • Data protection concerns
  • Reporting data breaches
  • Privacy impact assessments

Supervisory Authority

If you believe we have not adequately addressed your concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.

Portuguese Data Protection Authority (CNPD)

Contact Information

Address: Rua de São Bento, 148-3°, 1200-821 Lisboa

Phone: +351 213 928 400

Email: geral@cnpd.pt

Website: www.cnpd.pt

How to File a Complaint

  • • Online complaint form
  • • Written complaint by mail
  • • Phone complaint
  • • In-person visit (by appointment)

Exercise Your Rights

Use the form below to exercise your GDPR rights. We will respond to your request within one month.

To protect your privacy, we may need to verify your identity before processing your request. This may involve requesting additional information or documentation.

Optional: Attach identity verification document (PDF, JPG, PNG)

Response time: Within 1 month | Questions? Contact our DPO at dpo@indica7.pt

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