Last Updated: 01/10/2025
Introduction
Luminarium (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “Company”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your email address when you subscribe to our newsletter on luminarium.net (the “Website”).
By subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Newsletter Subscription
When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:
- Email Address: The email address you provide when subscribing
- Subscription Date: The date and time you subscribed
- IP Address: Your device’s IP address (automatically collected)
- Consent Records: Records of your consent to receive communications
We only collect information that you voluntarily provide to us through our newsletter subscription form.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your email address solely for the following purposes:
- Newsletter Delivery: Send you updates about Luminarium, including platform development progress, funding updates, and launch announcements
- Project Updates: Share information about our mission to connect investors and innovators
- Educational Content: Provide insights about impact investing and social innovation
- Compliance: Maintain records of your consent as required by law
We will never:
- Sell your email address to third parties
- Share your email address for marketing purposes
- Use your email for purposes other than those stated above
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your email address based on:
- Consent: You have explicitly consented to receive our newsletter by subscribing
- Legitimate Interest: We have a legitimate interest in keeping interested parties informed about our project
You can withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing.
4. How We Share Your Information
Email Service Provider
We use a third-party email service provider to manage and send our newsletters. Your email address is shared with this provider solely for the purpose of delivering our communications. This provider is contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for our specified purposes.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our legal rights.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your email address to any third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Data Retention
We retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter.
When you unsubscribe:
- Your email address is removed from our active mailing list immediately
- We may retain your email address for up to 30 days to ensure you don’t receive further communications
- We maintain a suppression list to honor your unsubscribe request
- Compliance records may be retained as required by law
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your email address from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse:
- Secure data transmission (SSL/TLS encryption)
- Password-protected access to our email systems
- Reputable email service providers with security certifications
- Regular security reviews
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Privacy Rights
You have the following rights regarding your email address:
Right to Access
Request confirmation of whether we have your email address and request a copy
Right to Correction
Update or correct your email address by contacting us
Right to Deletion
Request deletion of your email address (simply unsubscribe or contact us)
Right to Withdraw Consent
Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link in every email
Right to Object
Object to processing of your email address for newsletter purposes
Right to Complain
Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To Exercise Your Rights:
- Unsubscribe: Click the unsubscribe link in any newsletter email
- Email Us: legal@luminarium.net
We will respond to your request within 30 days.
8. International Data Transfers
Luminarium may operate globally, and your email address may be transferred to and stored in countries outside your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.
9. Cookies and Tracking
Our newsletter subscription form may use essential cookies necessary for the form to function properly. We do not use tracking cookies or analytics on the subscription form itself.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our newsletter is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect email addresses from children. If you are under 18, please do not subscribe to our newsletter.
11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect and how we use it
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out of any sale of personal information (we do not sell your information)
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@luminarium.net
12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under GDPR as outlined in Section 7 above.
Our legal basis for processing is your consent, which you can withdraw at any time by unsubscribing.
13. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be indicated by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. Material changes will be communicated through:
- A notice on our website
- An email to our newsletter subscribers (if applicable)
Your continued subscription after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your email address, please contact us:
Luminarium
Email: privacy@luminarium.net
Website: luminarium.net
Response Time: We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.
15. Unsubscribe
You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by:
- Clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any newsletter email
- Emailing us at privacy@luminarium.net with “Unsubscribe” in the subject line
- Contacting us through our website
Your unsubscribe request will be processed immediately, though you may receive emails already in transit for up to 48 hours after unsubscribing.
By subscribing to our newsletter, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to our collection and use of your email address as described.