Who We Are

Our website, leanbrands.org, is owned and operated by Dr. Aras Alkış. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You can contact us via leanbrands.org/contact for any questions or concerns related to privacy, including GDPR-specific inquiries.

What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It

We only collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us through surveys. The data collected may include your name, email address, and any other information you explicitly share with us. We collect this data based on your explicit consent, which you provide by completing the survey, for the sole purpose of understanding your preferences, opinions, or experiences related to the survey topic. We do not collect any personal data automatically or through cookies, analytics, or third-party services.

Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: We will only process your personal data when you have explicitly given us your consent by participating in our surveys.
  • Legitimate Interest: We may process your data to analyze survey results, provided it does not override your rights and freedoms.

Comments

We do not collect any information through comments, as this website does not have a commenting feature.

Media

There is no media upload functionality on our website. As such, we do not collect or share any media files or related data.

Contact Forms

If you choose to contact us through any provided forms, we only collect the information you explicitly provide, such as your name and email address. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not stored or used for any other purpose. Your consent is required before submitting the form, and you can withdraw your consent at any time.

Cookies

Our website does not use cookies or similar technologies to track or collect any personal data.

Analytics

We do not use any analytics tools or services to track your activity on our website. No data is collected or analyzed beyond the information you voluntarily provide through surveys.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not share your data with any third parties. The information you provide is used exclusively by the leanBrands Project and is not disclosed or transferred to anyone else unless required by law.

How Long We Retain Your Data

We retain the personal data you provide through surveys only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose of the survey. After the survey’s purpose is fulfilled, the data is deleted unless you have given explicit consent for us to retain it for future contact or research purposes. We will periodically review the data and delete it if it is no longer needed.

Your Rights Under GDPR

Under GDPR, you have the following rights concerning your personal data:

  • Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You can request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You can request the deletion of your personal data, provided there are no overriding legal reasons for us to retain it.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your data.
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request that we transfer your data to another service provider in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests or direct marketing purposes.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have provided consent for the processing of your data, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact by using the form at leanbrands.org/contact. We will respond to your request within one month.

Where Your Data Is Sent

We do not transfer your data outside of our organization or the European Economic Area (EEA). All data is stored securely within our systems, which comply with GDPR standards.

Data Protection Officer

If you have any concerns regarding how your data is handled or wish to exercise your rights under GDPR, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at [Data Protection Officer’s Name and Contact Information, if applicable].

How We Protect Your Data

We implement strict security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes technical measures such as encryption and secure storage, as well as organizational measures like limited access to your data by authorized personnel only.

What Data Breach Procedures We Have in Place

In the event of a data breach, we have procedures in place to identify, investigate, and mitigate the breach. We will notify you and the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours if the breach is likely to result in a high risk to your rights and freedoms.

What Third Parties We Receive Data From

We do not receive any data about users from third parties.

What Automated Decision Making and/or Profiling We Do with User Data

Our website does not engage in any automated decision-making or profiling activities.

Industry Regulatory Disclosure Requirements

We are not subject to any additional industry-specific regulations that require disclosure in this privacy policy.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page, and significant changes will be communicated to you directly.We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.