Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 28, 2024
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how agentic-native.ai ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website and subscribe to our newsletter.
Data Controller:
Aymeric Gerardin
agentic-native.ai
Greater Munich Metropolitan Area, Germany
For privacy-related questions, contact us via LinkedIn.
What Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:
- Email address (required)
- Name (if provided in subscription form)
- Subscription date and time
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
- Technical information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on site, referral source
- Cookies: See our Cookie Policy section below
How We Use Your Information
Newsletter Communications
- Send you blog post notifications and updates about agentic coding and engineering leadership topics
- Provide content relevant to your interests as an engineering leader or technical decision-maker
Website Analytics
- Understand how visitors use our website
- Improve our content and user experience
- Monitor website performance and security
Legal Compliance
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Respond to legal requests and prevent fraud
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your personal data based on:
- Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter, you provide explicit consent for us to send you email communications
- Legitimate Interests: Website analytics and security improvements
- Legal Obligations: Compliance with applicable laws
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may process your data:
HubSpot (Email Marketing & CRM)
- Purpose: Newsletter delivery, subscriber management, email analytics
- Data Shared: Email address, name, subscription preferences, engagement metrics
- Location: HubSpot stores data in the United States with EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework compliance
- Privacy Policy: HubSpot Privacy Policy
Website Hosting
- Provider: HubSpot CMS
- Purpose: Website hosting and content delivery
- Location: Data centers comply with international data protection standards
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Improve user experience
Types of Cookies We Use:
Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
Marketing Cookies: Track effectiveness of our content and campaigns (via HubSpot)
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:
Right to Access
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Right to Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")
Request deletion of your personal data when it's no longer necessary for the purposes collected
Right to Restrict Processing
Request limitation of how we process your personal data
Right to Data Portability
Request transfer of your data to another service provider in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to Object
Object to processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests
Right to Withdraw Consent
Withdraw your consent for newsletter communications at any time (unsubscribe link in every email)
Right to Lodge a Complaint
File a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated
To exercise any of these rights, contact us via LinkedIn.
How We Protect Your Data
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:
- Secure data transmission (HTTPS/SSL encryption)
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security assessments
- Data minimization (we only collect what's necessary)
- Vendor security evaluations (HubSpot security standards)
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:
- Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
- Website analytics: Aggregated data retained for up to 26 months
- Legal compliance: As required by applicable laws
When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), specifically:
- United States: HubSpot data centers (protected by EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework)
We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Data Privacy Framework compliance
- Vendor security and privacy commitments
Children's Privacy
Our website and newsletter are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately for deletion.
Newsletter & Unsubscribe
What You'll Receive
- New blog post notifications
- Insights on agentic coding and engineering transformation
- Updates about the agentic-native company movement
Frequency
- Approximately 2-4 emails per month when new content is published
- No spam, no promotional third-party content
Unsubscribe
You can unsubscribe at any time by:
- Clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in any email
- Contacting us directly to request removal
Once you unsubscribe, you will be removed from our mailing list within 48 hours.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will:
- Post the updated policy on this page
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top
- Notify subscribers of material changes via email (if required by law)
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact Information
Data Controller: Aymeric Gerardin
Website: https://agentic-native.ai
Contact: LinkedIn Profile
EU Data Protection Authorities:
If you are located in the European Economic Area and have concerns about our data practices, you may contact your local data protection authority.
Consent
By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing.
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.