Privacy Policy

Skanyx ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy.<br/>This notice explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and what choices you have.

Key Definitions

• Personal Data: Information that identifies you or could be used to identify you
• Data Controller: Skanyx UAB (Lithuania), which determines how and why your data is processed
• Data Processor: Third parties who process data on our behalf (e.g., email provider, analytics)
• Cookie: Small text files stored on your device to remember preferences and track usage
• Data Subject: You, as the individual whose personal data is being processed
• GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation, the EU law on data protection and privacy
• CCPA/CPRA: California Consumer Privacy Act/California Privacy Rights Act

1. What This Policy Covers

This Privacy Policy applies to:

• The Skanyx website (skanyx.com)
• The early-access waitlist
• Any related services, sales, marketing, or events

This policy does not apply to third-party websites, products, or services, even if they link to our services.

2. What We Collect

*Legal bases under GDPR Art. 6(1)(a) & (f)

We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 16. If we discover we have data from a minor, we will delete it immediately.

We collect some data automatically through cookies and similar technologies for analytics and site functionality. Details on specific cookies and their purposes are available in our Cookie Preferences center.

3. How We Use Your Data

• Communication: Send waitlist updates, product news, and marketing communications (with your consent). Every marketing email contains a one-click unsubscribe link.
• Site Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience and optimize website performance.
• Security: Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, security incidents, and technical issues.
• Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests.

We never sell personal data to third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.

4. Cookies & Similar Technologies

You can change your preferences at any time via the "Cookie Preferences" link in our footer. Most browsers also allow you to manage cookies through their settings.

5. Data Sharing & Processors

We share personal data only when necessary for:

• Service Providers: Third parties who help us operate our website and services (e.g., web hosting, analytics, email marketing)
• Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect our legal rights
• Business Transfers: If we sell or transfer our business (with the same privacy protections)

Our main data processors include:

• Web hosting and CDN services
• Analytics providers (Google Analytics, etc.)
• Email marketing services
• Customer support providers

Some processors may be located outside the EEA. We ensure all transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:

• Diagnostic Data: Retained to power features like trends and history in your vehicle profile; deleted upon account deletion or on request
• Waitlist Data: Until you request deletion or the product launches
• Marketing Data: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Analytics Data: Typically 26 months (Google Analytics default setting)
• Security Logs: Up to 12 months for detecting and preventing abuse

You can request data deletion at any time by contacting us.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

GDPR Rights (EU/EEA)

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data
• Portability: Get your data in a machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

California Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

• Right to Know: What personal information we collect and how we use it
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale: Opt-out of selling personal information (not applicable - we don't sell data)

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@skanyx.com. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures:

Technical Measures

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security monitoring and logging
• Penetration testing and vulnerability assessments

Organizational Measures

• Regular staff training on privacy and security
• Data protection policies and procedures
• Data processing agreements with third parties
• Incident response plans

While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We recommend you also take precautions to protect your information.

9. International Transfers

Skanyx UAB is located in Lithuania (EU). Some of our service processors may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

For transfers outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

• European Commission adequacy decisions
• Standard contractual clauses
• Certifications and codes of conduct
• Specific assurances as appropriate

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Sending an email to your registered address
• Posting a prominent notice on our website
• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top

Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, you can contact us:

• Email: privacy@skanyx.com
• Contact Form: Available on our website
• Mail: Skanyx UAB, Lithuania (full address available upon request)

We strive to respond to all inquiries within 30 days.