Privacy Policy

At Smilecloud, we deeply value your privacy and prioritize the protection of your personal data in all our operations. We have designed this policy to inform you about how we process your personal data–which includes operations such as collection, storage, use, disclosure, sharing, or erasure. Also, you will find valuable insights regarding your rights concerning such data.

This policy forms part of the Contract between you and us. Terms that are capitalized but not defined here carry the meanings provided in our General Terms.

By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. For any inquiries or concerns about our privacy practices, feel free to reach out to us through the contact information provided below.

We're including these "Simply put" sections to make our legal documents more approachable and easier to understand. These summaries give you a quick and plain-language overview of the more detailed legal terms–they are not legally binding.

When does this Privacy Policy apply?

For a more detailed understanding of the concepts of controller and processor, we recommend you refer to this European Commission guide.

Simply put:

This Privacy Policy covers all your interactions with Smilecloud, whether browsing our website, using our app, or joining our events. It applies when we manage your personal data for our own purposes (as a 'data controller'). When we're processing personal data under our customers' instructions, we have a different role (called a 'data processor'), and this Privacy Policy does not apply. Plus, in cases where you join us via a partner, both of us (Smilecloud and the partner) jointly handle your personal data.

What data do we collect?

In this Privacy Policy, the terms "personal data", "data", "personal information" and "information" are used interchangeably and refer to any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.

In the following sections, we provide a detailed account of the various types of information we collect, which may include:

name, address, email, telephone number, profile image

personal details and contact information, such as

the type of device, unique device identifying numbers, operating systems, browsers, your internet service provider or mobile network, IP address, location

device information identifiers, such as

employer name, job title, work address, work email, qualifications, skills

employment and qualification details, such as

bank account details

financial information, such as

details about the products or services provided

contractual details, such as

purchases, customer service interactions

customer history, such as
personal data included in user-generated content

We want to clarify that Smilecloud does not process sensitive data, including health-related information, in our capacity as a data controller. It's our customers who decide the type of data they wish to process using our services.

Should our customers choose to use Smilecloud for the processing of sensitive data, such as health-related information, we act strictly as a data processor. In these instances, the processing is governed by our Data Processing Agreement (DPA), and we adhere to its stipulations, as well as all applicable laws and regulations, to ensure the utmost level of confidentiality and integrity for your sensitive data.

It's vital for customers to understand their obligations when handling health-related or other categories of sensitive data, as they bear the primary responsibility for compliance with relevant data protection laws.

What about sensitive data, like health-related information?

Simply put:

This Privacy Policy explains what personal data Smilecloud collects when you interact with us, including your name, contact info, device details, and more. Some services might only be available if you provide certain info. We also collect data automatically, like how you use our services and your device info, to improve our services and your experience. Plus, we get data from third parties, like social networks or our partners, based on agreements you have with them. And to be clear, we don't process sensitive data like health info as a data controller; that's on our customers if they choose to use our services for such data.

What are the purposes for which we process your data?

For an in-depth analysis of the principle of "purpose limitation", you may read the Working Party Opinion 03/2013, available for download here.

Simply put:

Our use of your data has clear purposes: to manage our services and our relationship with you (like verifying your identity and managing billing), to improve and secure our services, to help you when you contact us, for marketing and personalizing your experience with us (you can always opt-out of these), and to meet legal requirements. We always align our data use with the legal grounds required under privacy laws.

How do we share data?

Simply put:

We only share your data responsibly: within our services for functionality, with our customers for support and billing, and with trusted third parties like service providers and external partners for operational needs. We also share data for legal reasons or with your explicit consent.

How do we transfer data internationally?

For more in-depth information about data transfer mechanisms, refer to the European Commission webpage here

Simply put:

We're a worldwide operation allowing you to connect globally, so your data might cross borders. Rest assured, we handle such transfers with care, using legally sanctioned frameworks to keep your data safe no matter where it goes.

What are your privacy rights?

This policy is intended to inform you about how we process your data. You can also ask us questions about the processing of your data at any time.

Right to be informed

You may request access to the personal data that we process about you.

Right to access

If you believe the personal data we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request that this information be corrected or completed.

Right to rectification

In certain circumstances, you have the right to request the deletion or removal of your personal data from our systems.

Right to erasure (‘Right to be forgotten’)

You may ask us to suspend the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.

Right to restriction of processing

This allows you to request the transfer of your personal data and send it to another party in a structured and machine-readable format.

Right to data portability

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data under certain conditions, including for direct marketing purposes.

Right to object

If we are processing your personal data based on your consent, you can withdraw your consent at any time. However, this will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before you withdraw your consent.

Right to withdraw consent

This right allows you to object to decisions being made about you based solely on automated processing of your personal data, including profiling, if such processing produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you. This means you have the right to demand human intervention in the decision-making process or contest the decision.

Right to object to automated processing (including profiling)

For more information about your rights as a data subject, refer to the European Commission webpage here

Simply put:

You've got a suite of privacy rights regarding your personal data with Smilecloud. You can ask about your data, access it, correct it, or even have it deleted in some cases. If you're not happy with how we're using your data, you can say so or withdraw any consent you've given. You can use some of these rights directly via our services, or you can always reach out to us. We can verify who you are to keep your data safe, and sometimes, you will need to talk to your employer or whoever manages your account. If you're asking about data we handle for a Customer, please contact them directly; we're here to help them respond.

Data security

At Smilecloud, we prioritize the security of your personal data. Recognizing that the technological landscape is in constant evolution and inherently susceptible to vulnerabilities, we remain vigilant and proactive in our efforts to protect your information. We have established comprehensive technical and organizational measures (TOMs), aimed at safeguarding your data against unauthorized access, modification, or deletion. These TOMs encompass aspects such as secure storage, transfer, and processing of your personal data. However, no security system is impenetrable, and while we strive to continually update our security practices to tackle emerging threats and vulnerabilities, we cannot guarantee absolute security. We encourage you to also play an active role in protecting your data. For further details on our data security efforts, please visit our Security Page.

Data location

Your personal data is processed and stored in various locations where Smilecloud and our Subprocessors have operations. These locations could be within or outside your country of residence or the European Economic Area (EEA). Rest assured that we only engage with Subprocessors that commit to upholding stringent data protection standards. For a comprehensive list of our Subprocessors and their locations, please refer to our Subprocessors Page.

Data retention

Simply put:

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary: your account info stays with us until your account is closed and a little after to resolve any pending matters; the content you share in our services remains to maintain context for others even after you leave; if your account is through your employer, they decide the retention period; your marketing preferences are remembered until you change them; and financial data is kept as per legal requirements for things like audits and taxes.

International Data Privacy

Final terms

Last updated: 18.12.2023