{"id":3179,"date":"2026-09-04T11:44:08","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T09:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plancton.cat\/politica-de-privadesa\/"},"modified":"2026-11-05T15:08:49","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T13:08:49","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/plancton.cat\/en\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3179\" class=\"elementor elementor-3179 elementor-3\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0ec8a0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c0ec8a0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<main class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c73f5c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6c73f5c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43a215a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"43a215a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Privacy and Data Protection Policy<\/h2><p><strong>Last updated:<\/strong> October 2026<\/p><p>Pl\u00e0ncton Divulgaci\u00f3 i serveis marins SCP is committed to protecting the privacy of users of the website <strong>https:\/\/plancton.cat<\/strong> and ensuring the proper processing of their personal data, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016\/679 of 27 April 2016, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Spanish Organic Law 3\/2018 of 5 December on Personal Data Protection and the Guarantee of Digital Rights (LOPDGDD), and all other applicable legislation.<\/p><p>This Privacy Policy is intended to inform users about how their personal data is processed when they use this website, contact Pl\u00e0ncton or request information or services.<\/p><h3>1. Data Controller<\/h3><ul><li><strong>Company name:<\/strong> Pl\u00e0ncton Divulgaci\u00f3 i serveis marins SCP<\/li><li><strong>Tax Identification Number (CIF):<\/strong> J55580583<\/li><li><strong>Registered address:<\/strong> C\/N\u00famero vint-i-tres, 284, 43860, l&#8217;Ametlla de Mar (Tarragona)<\/li><li><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 625971371<\/li><li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:aurora@plancton.cat\">aurora@plancton.cat<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/plancton.cat\">https:\/\/plancton.cat<\/a><\/li><\/ul><h3>2. What personal data may we process?<\/h3><p>Depending on the nature of your relationship with us and the services you use, we may process personal data that you provide directly, such as:<\/p><ul><li>First and last name.<\/li><li>Contact details, such as email address and telephone number.<\/li><li>Information relating to the enquiry or request you submit to us.<\/li><li>Data required to manage a contractual or commercial relationship.<\/li><li>Billing details and information required to comply with legal obligations.<\/li><li>Technical information relating to website browsing, where necessary and in accordance with the Cookie Policy.<\/li><\/ul><p>We will not request special category personal data unless it is strictly necessary and there is a legal basis permitting its processing.<\/p><h3>3. For what purposes do we process your data?<\/h3><p>Depending on the circumstances, personal data may be processed for the following purposes:<\/p><ul><li>To handle and respond to enquiries, requests for information or other requests submitted to us.<\/li><li>To manage commercial or contractual relationships with clients and suppliers.<\/li><li>To provide the services requested.<\/li><li>To manage quotations, orders, invoicing and payments.<\/li><li>To comply with legal obligations applicable to the Data Controller.<\/li><li>To manage and respond to communications relating to contracted services.<\/li><li>To prevent, detect and manage any fraudulent or unlawful use of the website or our services.<\/li><li>To manage the exercise of data protection rights.<\/li><li>To send commercial communications where the user has given their consent or where another legal basis permits this under applicable legislation.<\/li><li>To ensure the security, operation and maintenance of the website.<\/li><\/ul><p>Under no circumstances will we use personal data for purposes incompatible with those for which it was collected without the appropriate legal basis and, where necessary, without first informing the data subject.<\/p><h3>4. What is the legal basis for processing?<\/h3><p>The legal basis for processing will depend on the specific purpose for which the data is processed:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures:<\/strong> where processing is necessary to manage a contractual relationship, provide a service or prepare a quotation or proposal requested by the user.<\/li><li><strong>Compliance with a legal obligation:<\/strong> where processing is necessary to fulfil legal obligations, particularly in tax, accounting, commercial or any other applicable matters.<\/li><li><strong>Legitimate interests:<\/strong> where processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of Pl\u00e0ncton or third parties, provided that these interests do not override the rights and freedoms of the data subject.<\/li><li><strong>Consent:<\/strong> where processing is based on the data subject&#8217;s consent, this consent must be freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous. Consent may be withdrawn at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before its withdrawal.<\/li><\/ul><h3>5. Is it mandatory to provide your data?<\/h3><p>Where data is necessary to handle an enquiry, provide a service, establish a contractual relationship or comply with a legal obligation, failure to provide the required data may prevent us from handling the request, providing the service or fulfilling the relevant obligation.<\/p><p>In cases where processing is based on consent, providing the data is voluntary. Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before its withdrawal.<\/p><h3>6. Who may we share your data with?<\/h3><p>As a general rule, we will not disclose personal data to third parties, except where there is a legal obligation to do so, where it is necessary for the performance of a contract or where the disclosure is permitted under one of the legal bases established by applicable legislation.<\/p><p>Where necessary, data may be disclosed to:<\/p><ul><li>Public administrations, courts, tribunals or other public bodies where there is a legal obligation to do so.<\/li><li>Financial institutions and other providers required to manage collections or payments.<\/li><li>Service providers acting as data processors on behalf of Pl\u00e0ncton, where necessary to provide certain services.<\/li><\/ul><p>These providers may only process data in accordance with Pl\u00e0ncton&#8217;s instructions and the safeguards required by applicable legislation.<\/p><h3>7. Are international data transfers carried out?<\/h3><p>Pl\u00e0ncton will endeavour to ensure that personal data is processed within the European Economic Area. However, certain technology providers or services used by the website may involve the processing of or access to data from countries outside the European Economic Area.<\/p><p>Where an international data transfer takes place, it will be carried out in accordance with the requirements established by the GDPR and using the applicable transfer mechanism.<\/p><p>Specific information about third-party providers and international transfers may be provided, where necessary, in the privacy information relating to the relevant services or forms.<\/p><h3>8. How long will we retain your data?<\/h3><p>Personal data will be retained for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected.<\/p><p>Where a contractual or commercial relationship exists, data will be retained for the duration of that relationship and, subsequently, for the periods required to comply with applicable legal obligations and to establish or defend against any potential liabilities arising from the processing or the relationship maintained.<\/p><p>Where data is processed on the basis of consent and that consent is withdrawn, the data will no longer be processed for the purpose covered by that consent, unless another legal basis permits continued processing.<\/p><p>Specific retention periods will depend on the purpose of processing and the legal obligations applicable in each case.<\/p><h3>9. How do we protect your data?<\/h3><p>Pl\u00e0ncton implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss or alteration, as well as unauthorised disclosure of or access to such data. These measures take into account the state of the art, the costs of implementation, the nature, scope, context and purposes of processing, and the risks to the rights and freedoms of individuals.<\/p><p>Despite the security measures implemented, no system connected to the Internet can guarantee absolute security. Therefore, the complete absence of risks associated with the use of the Internet cannot be guaranteed.<\/p><h3>10. What are your rights?<\/h3><p>Where applicable, the data subject may exercise the following rights:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Right of access:<\/strong> to obtain information about whether we are processing your personal data and, if so, to access it.<\/li><li><strong>Right to rectification:<\/strong> to request the correction of inaccurate personal data or the completion of incomplete data.<\/li><li><strong>Right to erasure:<\/strong> to request the deletion of personal data where the requirements established by law are met.<\/li><li><strong>Right to restriction of processing:<\/strong> to request that the processing of your data be restricted in the circumstances provided for by law.<\/li><li><strong>Right to object:<\/strong> to object to the processing of your data where the requirements established by law are met, particularly when processing is based on legitimate interests.<\/li><li><strong>Right to data portability:<\/strong> to receive the personal data you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format, or to request its transfer to another controller where the legally established requirements are met.<\/li><li><strong>Right to withdraw consent:<\/strong> to withdraw your consent at any time where processing is based on this legal basis.<\/li><li><strong>Right not to be subject to automated individual decision-making:<\/strong> including profiling, under the terms established by applicable legislation.<\/li><\/ul><p>The exercise of these rights is free of charge, without prejudice to the exceptions provided for by law in the case of manifestly unfounded or excessive requests.<\/p><p>Requests will generally be handled within one month of receipt. This period may be extended in the circumstances provided for by law.<\/p><h3>11. How can you exercise your rights?<\/h3><p>You can exercise your rights by sending a request to:<\/p><p><strong>Pl\u00e0ncton Divulgaci\u00f3 i serveis marins SCP<\/strong><br \/>C\/N\u00famero vint-i-tres, 284<br \/>43860, l&#8217;Ametlla de Mar (Tarragona)<br \/>Spain<\/p><p>Or by email to:<\/p><p><a href=\"mailto:aurora@plancton.cat\">aurora@plancton.cat<\/a><\/p><p>The request must sufficiently identify the applicant and clearly state which right they wish to exercise. Additional documentation to verify identity may only be requested where necessary and where there are reasonable doubts about the applicant&#8217;s identity.<\/p><h3>12. Right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority<\/h3><p>If you believe that the processing of your personal data infringes applicable legislation or that you have not received an adequate response when exercising your rights, you may lodge a complaint with the <strong>Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD)<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Updated information and the channels available for submitting a complaint can be found on the AEPD&#8217;s official website:<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aepd.es\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.aepd.es<\/a><\/p><h3>13. Minors<\/h3><p>Where the processing of personal data is based on consent, a minor may give valid consent independently if they are over fourteen years of age, in accordance with applicable Spanish legislation.<\/p><p>Where a minor is under fourteen years of age, processing based on consent will only be lawful if consent has been given by the holders of parental responsibility or legal guardianship, under the terms established by applicable legislation.<\/p><h3>14. Automated decisions and profiling<\/h3><p>As a general rule, Pl\u00e0ncton will not make decisions based solely on automated processing that produce legal effects or significantly affect users.<\/p><p>If any such processing is carried out in the future, the information required by applicable legislation will be provided regarding the logic involved, the significance and the expected consequences of the processing, as well as the rights available to the data subject.<\/p><h3>15. 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