GDPR Compliance Disclosure | Teklo Space

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Last Updated: May 8, 2025

Welcome to Teklo Space. We are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring transparency in how we collect, process, and store information from our visitors and customers. This GDPR Compliance Disclosure explains how we adhere to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and outlines our practices regarding personal data protection.

As a company focused on space technology innovation, we recognize the importance of maintaining the highest standards of data privacy, not only in our Spacecraft Components and Earth Observation Systems but also in our digital presence.

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive data protection law that came into effect on May 25, 2018. It establishes strict requirements for organizations that collect, process, and store personal data of individuals within the European Economic Area (EEA). As explained by NordLayer, the GDPR focuses on giving individuals control over their personal data while creating a unified regulatory environment for businesses.

At Teklo Space, we welcome these regulations as they align with our commitment to user privacy and data security while delivering high-quality space technology solutions.

Our Data Protection Principles

We adhere to the following key principles of GDPR in all our data processing activities:

Lawfulness, Fairness, and Transparency: We process your data legally, fairly, and with complete transparency about what data we collect and how we use it.
Purpose Limitation: We only collect personal data for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes related to providing space technology information and services.
Data Minimization: We limit our data collection to what is necessary for the purposes of our space technology content and services.
Accuracy: We take reasonable steps to ensure personal data is accurate and kept up-to-date.
Storage Limitation: We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes we collected it.
Integrity and Confidentiality: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized or unlawful processing and accidental loss.
Accountability: We take responsibility for complying with GDPR principles and can demonstrate this compliance.

What Personal Data We Collect

Types of Data Collected

When you visit our space technology platform, we may collect several types of information:

Identity Data: Name and username when you register to access information about our Space Data Analytics.
Contact Data: Email address and potentially phone number for account verification and communications.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system when you browse our Orbital Manufacturing pages.
Profile Data: Your interests, preferences, feedback, and survey responses related to space technology.
Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including which space technology articles you view, time spent on pages, and features used.
Communication Data: Content of emails or messages sent to us regarding our space technology solutions.

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

Under GDPR, we must have a lawful basis for processing personal data. We rely on the following legal grounds:

Consent

Where you have given explicit consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes, such as:

Sending you our space technology newsletter
Processing your registration for our Innovation Program
Using non-essential cookies on our website

Legitimate Interests

When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (or those of a third party) and your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests, such as:

Improving and personalizing our space technology content
Ensuring the security of our website
Analyzing how users interact with our Space Communications Infrastructure content

Contractual Necessity

When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into such a contract, such as:

Managing your account registration
Processing orders for our space technology components
Providing technical support for purchased products

Legal Obligation

When processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject.

Under GDPR, you have several important rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Be Informed

You have the right to know what personal data we collect, how we use it, how long we keep it, and who we share it with. This Privacy Notice fulfills that right.

Right of Access

You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you and information about how we process it.

Right to Rectification

You have the right to have inaccurate personal data corrected or incomplete data completed.

Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten)

In certain circumstances, you have the right to request the deletion of your personal data.

Right to Restrict Processing

In certain circumstances, you have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to transmit that data to another controller.

Right to Object

You have the right to object to processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.

Rights Related to Automated Decision Making and Profiling

You have rights related to automated decision making and profiling. However, Teklo Space does not currently make decisions based solely on automated processing that would produce legal or similarly significant effects.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within one month, as required by the GDPR. To help us process your request efficiently, please include:

Your name and contact details
The specific right you wish to exercise
Any information to help us locate your data

Recipients of Your Personal Data

As explained by GDPRhub, we must inform you about the recipients or categories of recipients of your personal data. At Teklo Space, we may share your data with:

Internal Teams: Our customer support, sales, marketing, and technical teams may access your data to provide services and support.
Service Providers: We work with third-party service providers who perform functions on our behalf, such as:
- Cloud hosting providers
- Payment processors
- Email delivery services
- Analytics providers
- Customer relationship management systems
Professional Advisers: Including lawyers, bankers, auditors, and insurers who provide consultancy, banking, legal, insurance, and accounting services.
Regulatory Bodies: Government agencies and regulatory bodies when required by law.

Each recipient receives only the data necessary for their specific function, and all third parties are required to respect the security of your personal data and treat it in accordance with the law.

International Data Transfers

Teklo Space is based in the United States, but our services are accessible worldwide. If we transfer your personal data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
Adequacy decisions for countries providing adequate protection
Binding Corporate Rules for transfers within our corporate group

As required by GDPRhub, we specify that your data may be transferred to the following countries outside the EEA, with the corresponding safeguards:

United States – Standard Contractual Clauses
Canada – Adequacy Decision by the European Commission
Japan – Adequacy Decision by the European Commission

You can obtain a copy of these safeguards by contacting us at [email protected].

Data Retention Policy

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including:

Providing our space technology services
Meeting legal, accounting, or reporting requirements
Resolving disputes or enforcing our agreements

Different types of personal data may be kept for different periods. When determining how long to keep personal data, we consider:

The amount, nature, and sensitivity of the data
The potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure
The purposes for which we process the data
Whether we can achieve those purposes through other means

Technical and Organizational Measures

Following the best practices outlined by Lepide, we have implemented appropriate security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used, accessed, altered, or disclosed in an unauthorized way. Our security measures include:

Encryption of sensitive data
Regular security assessments
Limited access controls
Staff training on data protection
Secure data storage systems
Multi-factor authentication for administrative access
Regular backup procedures
Incident response protocols

Data Protection Impact Assessments

For high-risk processing activities, we conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) to identify and minimize data protection risks. These assessments help us ensure that our Space Technology Innovation Program and other initiatives comply with GDPR requirements from the design stage.

Data Breach Procedures

In the event of a personal data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will:

Notify the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach
Inform affected individuals without undue delay
Document the breach and our response
Take measures to mitigate potential adverse effects

Employee Training and Awareness

Our team members receive regular training on:

GDPR principles and requirements
Recognizing and handling personal data
Security best practices
Data breach response procedures
The importance of privacy in building user trust

This training ensures that data protection is embedded in our company culture and daily operations.

Our Data Protection Officer

We have appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to oversee our GDPR compliance and address any questions or concerns regarding your personal data. You can contact our DPO at:

Email: [email protected]
Address: Teklo Space, Data Protection Department, [Your Address]

We may update this GDPR Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or regulatory requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes through:

Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page
Placing a notice on our homepage
Sending an email to registered users (for significant changes)

Documentation of Processing Activities

As recommended by TermsFeed, we maintain comprehensive records of our processing activities, including:

Categories of data subjects and personal data
Purposes of processing
Categories of recipients
International transfers
Retention periods
Security measures

This documentation helps us demonstrate our compliance with GDPR’s accountability principle and respond effectively to inquiries from data protection authorities.

What is GDPR and why does it matter for a space technology website?

GDPR stands for General Data Protection Regulation, a comprehensive privacy law that protects EU citizens’ personal data. Even though Teklo Space is based in the United States, GDPR applies to us whenever we offer services to or collect data from individuals in the EU. It matters because it ensures we handle your personal data responsibly when you interact with our space technology platform.

What personal data does Teklo Space collect?

We collect information like your name, email address, IP address, and browsing behavior when you visit our space technology platform. If you create an account, we also store your username and password (encrypted). We use this data to provide you with space technology content, improve our services, and personalize your experience.

Does Teklo Space need my consent to process my data?

It depends on the purpose. We need your explicit consent for certain activities like sending marketing emails or setting non-essential cookies. For other purposes, we may process your data based on legitimate interests (like website security), contractual necessity, or legal obligations.

How long does Teklo Space keep my personal data?

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes we collected it. For example, account information is kept while your account remains active, while certain technical logs may be deleted after a shorter period. You can request deletion of your data at any time.

Can I access, correct, or delete my personal data?

Yes, you have the right to request access to your personal data, correct inaccurate data, and request deletion of your data in certain circumstances. Simply contact us at [email protected] to exercise these rights.

How does Teklo Space protect my personal data?

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, regular security assessments, and staff training. We regularly review and update our security practices to ensure your data remains protected.

Does Teklo Space share my data with third parties?

We share data with trusted service providers who help us operate our website and deliver our services. These providers are bound by strict data processing agreements and must handle your data according to our instructions. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

What are cookies and how does Teklo Space use them?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. We use cookies to remember your preferences, understand how you use our space technology content, and improve your browsing experience. You can control which cookies you accept through our cookie consent banner.

What should I do if I have concerns about my privacy?

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, please contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected]. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country of residence or place of work.

Will I be notified if this GDPR Disclosure changes?

Yes, we will indicate when this Disclosure was last updated at the top of this page. For significant changes, we may also display a notice on our website or send an email notification to registered users.

Resources for Further Information

To learn more about GDPR and data protection, you may find these external resources helpful:

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our GDPR compliance or how we handle your personal data, please don’t hesitate to contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Data Protection Officer: [email protected]
Address: Teklo Space, [Your Address]

Conclusion

At Teklo Space, we are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with GDPR. We see these regulations not just as legal requirements but as an opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to respecting your privacy while providing you with innovative space technology content and solutions.

By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this GDPR Disclosure. However, this document is not intended to replace our detailed Privacy Policy, which provides more comprehensive information about our data processing activities.

Thank you for trusting Teklo Space with your personal data as we continue to pioneer the future of space technology.

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