1. Introduction

Qaptur ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protect the privacy and personal data of our users. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and share information about you when you access our services. 

Qaptur operates:

• The website located at www.qaptur.earth
• The software accessible at www.app.qaptur.earth (software platform for sourcing, analyzing, and managing nature-based projects)
• In general, any module, site or application operated by Qaptur SAS.

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2. Contact Information

• Company Name: Qaptur
• Physical Address: 34 rue de Missy, 17000 La Rochelle, France
• Contact Person: Bertrand Favre
• Email: privacy@qaptur.earth

3. Data Collection and Use

1. Data on Project Implementors (or "Grassroot Organizations"):
   • We collect information about organizations that are the local implementors of projects. This includes details about the organization itself; project type, objectives, metrics, etc; and related data to help facilitate project sourcing and analysis.
2. Data on Investors (Impact investors, climate project developers, and other stakeholders who need to source, analyze, or manage nature-based projects):
   • We gather information related to our "Investors" clients, including data on the company, investment criteria, etc. to match projects with potential investors and developers effectively.
3. Personal Information for Account Creation:
   • To create individual user accounts, we collect basic personal data such as First Name, Last Name, Email, Role in the Company, etc.

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4. Legal Basis for Processing Data

Our processing activities are based on:

• Contractual Necessity: Account data is collected to facilitate platform access and deliver services.
• Legitimate Interests: Collection of organizational and project data is necessary for providing effective matching and analysis services.
• Consent: Where applicable, we request consent for specific data processing activities.

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5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance the user experience and for analytics. You can manage cookie preferences through browser settings or consult our Cookies Policy.

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6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

• Service Providers: We may share data with third-party service providers who assist in hosting, analytics, and platform functionality.
• International Data Transfers: Some data may be transferred outside the EEA, subject to safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses.
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7. Data Retention

We retain personal and organizational data for as long as necessary to fulfill our services, comply with legal obligations, and address disputes.
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8. Security Measures

Qaptur uses various security measures to protect personal data, including encryption and restricted access.
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9. User Rights

Under GDPR, users have the right to access, rectify, delete, and restrict processing of their data. To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@qaptur.earth. Users can also lodge complaints with the CNIL (Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés) if they have privacy concerns.

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10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be communicated via our website and will take effect as of the updated date listed above.

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