Effective date: July 25, 2025
SingleTimeMicroneedles, Inc. ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website at https://www.stmpatch.com ("Site"), in accordance with U.S. privacy laws, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information You Provide
When you use our contact form, we collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Company name
- Subject
- Message content
When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:
- Email address
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Technical data (IP address, browser type, operating system, device information)
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent, links clicked, referring website)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: For newsletter subscriptions and marketing communications
- Legitimate Interest: For website analytics and improving our services
- Contract Performance: To respond to your contact form inquiries
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
3. How We Use Your Information
- To respond to your contact form inquiries and provide customer support
- To send you newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
- To improve our website and services
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect against fraud and ensure security
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:
- Trusted third-party service providers under strict confidentiality agreements
- Legal authorities when required by law
- Business partners with your explicit consent
5. Your Rights
5.1 GDPR Rights (EU Residents)
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data and receive a copy
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Restrict processing
- Data portability
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
5.2 CCPA Rights (California Residents)
You have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
- Delete personal information held by us
- Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
- Designate an authorized agent to act on your behalf
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand where our visitors are coming from. This section provides detailed information about the specific cookies and tracking technologies we use.
6.1 What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our site.
6.2 Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
- Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies help us improve website performance and user experience.
6.3 Third-Party Analytics Services
We use the following third-party analytics services:
Vercel Analytics
We use Vercel Analytics to collect anonymous usage data to improve our website performance and user experience. Vercel Analytics collects:
- Page views and navigation patterns
- Performance metrics (load times, Core Web Vitals)
- Geographic location (country/region level)
- Device and browser information
Vercel Analytics does not collect personal information and operates in compliance with GDPR and CCPA. You can learn more about Vercel's privacy practices at https://vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website and to improve our content and user experience. Google Analytics collects:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Traffic sources and referral information
- User behavior and interaction patterns
- Demographic and interest data (if available)
Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. You can also learn more about Google's privacy practices at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
Google Search Console
We use Google Search Console to monitor our website's search performance and identify technical issues. Google Search Console collects:
- Search query data and click-through rates
- Indexing status and crawl errors
- Mobile usability and Core Web Vitals data
- Security and manual action notifications
This data is used solely for website optimization and does not contain personal information. You can learn more about Google Search Console's privacy practices at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
6.4 Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Set preferences for different types of cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. For more information about managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
6.5 Cookie Retention
The retention period for cookies varies depending on the type:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 1-2 years)
- Analytics cookies: Generally retained for 26 months (Google Analytics) or as specified by the service provider
7. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Contact form data: 3 years from last interaction
- Newsletter subscription data: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
- Analytics data: 26 months
- Legal compliance data: As required by applicable laws
8. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, including encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.
9. International Transfers
If you are accessing our Site from outside the U.S., your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We ensure adequate safeguards for such transfers through standard contractual clauses and other appropriate measures as required by GDPR.
10. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the effective date. For significant changes, we may also notify you via email.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Email: jasdeep.singh@stmpatch.com
Phone: +1 (860) 847-0138
Data Protection Officer: For GDPR-related inquiries, please contact our Data Protection Officer at the email address above.