Privacy Policy - DevOps Services
This Privacy Policy explains how MATHEUS DA CONCEICAO HOFSTEDE (VAT MT31675812) ("Company", "we") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you access our website or contract our DevOps services. We comply with major data protection legislation, including the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable U.S. privacy laws.
Last updated: July 20, 2025
Overview
We collect personal data transparently and securely through our contact form and during commercial negotiation processes. We apply privacy-by-design principles and data minimization, ensuring compliance with both European and American regulations.
Data Collected
- Full name
- Corporate email
- Phone number (optional)
- Company name
- Project description or requirement
During Negotiation and Contracting
- Identification data: Name, company tax document, position
- Contact information: Corporate address, phone, email
- Contractual data: Service scope, timeline, agreed values
- Financial information: Billing data (when applicable)
Automatic Technical Data
- IP address (anonymized when possible)
- Browser information and operating system
- Website navigation data
Legal Bases and Compliance
For Users in the European Union (GDPR)
| Legal Basis | Application | Article |
|---|
| Consent | Newsletter, analytical cookies | Art. 6(1)(a) |
| Contract performance | DevOps service provision | Art. 6(1)(b) |
| Legitimate interest | Website security, commercial communication | Art. 6(1)(f) |
| Legal obligation | Tax and accounting retention | Art. 6(1)(c) |
For Users in the United States
We follow applicable federal and state laws, including:
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents
- Federal Trade Commission Act for commercial practices
- Specific state laws where applicable
Processing Purposes
- Response to inquiries via contact form
- Development of personalized commercial proposals
- Execution of contracted DevOps services
- Client relationship management with active customers
- Billing and collection of provided services
- Communication about ongoing projects
- Compliance with legal and tax obligations
- Security and fraud prevention
Data Sharing
Authorized Partners
- Infrastructure providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) — with adequate contractual clauses
- Development tools (GitLab, GitHub) — only necessary technical data
- Third-party accounting — financial data with confidentiality agreement
- Specialized suppliers — minimal data for specific project execution
Government Authorities
- Tax authorities — when required by law
- Judicial authorities — under legal order
Commitment: We do not sell, rent, or commercialize personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
International Data Transfers
European Union ↔ United States
We use the EU-US Data Privacy Framework of 2023 for secure transfers between EU and US. This mechanism:
- Enables secure flow of personal data between EU and certified American companies
- Establishes safeguards for access by American intelligence agencies
- Offers redress mechanism through the Data Protection Review Court
Other Transfers
For countries outside EU/US, we apply:
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
- International security certifications (ISO 27001)
- Adequate technical security measures
Data Retention
| Category | Period | Justification |
|---|
| Contact form | 2 years | Future business opportunities |
| Contractual data | 7 years after termination | Legal obligations and warranties |
| Tax information | 10 years | Tax legislation |
| Security logs | 12 months | Incident analysis and audit |
Your Rights
Universal Rights
- ✅ Access to your personal data
- ✅ Rectification of incorrect information
- ✅ Erasure when there's no legal basis
- ✅ Portability in structured format
EU-Specific Rights (GDPR)
- ✅ Objection to processing based on legitimate interest
- ✅ Restriction of temporary processing
- ✅ Complaint to data protection authorities
US-Specific Rights
- ✅ Opt-out of data sales (where applicable)
- ✅ Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
- ✅ Information about categories of collected data
How to exercise: Send request to contato@mediato.dev
Response time: Up to 30 days
Security Measures
Technical Protections
- TLS 1.3 encryption for data transmission
- AES-256 encryption for stored data
- Multi-factor authentication for critical systems
- Continuous security monitoring
Organizational Protections
- Need-to-know access basis
- Regular training on data protection
- Strict access controls
- Incident response plan
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Essential Cookies
- Website functionality and forms
- Security and attack prevention
Analytical Cookies (with consent)
- Google Analytics with anonymized IP
- Website performance metrics
Management
You can control cookies through browser settings or our cookie preference panel.
Data Breach Notification
For EU Users
- 72 hours to data protection authorities
- Without undue delay to affected data subjects
- Detailed information about the incident
For US Users
- According to applicable state legislation
- Notification to competent authorities
- Transparent communication to affected parties
Minors
Our services are exclusively directed to businesses (B2B). We do not intentionally collect data from minors under 16 years old (EU) or 13 years old (US). If we identify such data, it will be deleted immediately.
Policy Changes
Significant changes will be communicated through:
- Prominent banner on the website
- Email to registered contacts
- 30-day advance notice for substantial changes
Data Protection Officer
MATHEUS DA CONCEICAO HOFSTEDE
- VAT: MT31675812
- Email: contato@mediato.dev
- Responsibility: Compliance supervision and data subject rights
Company Details
MATHEUS DA CONCEICAO HOFSTEDE
VAT: MT31675812
Location: Malta
Questions or Requests
Supervisory Authorities
Malta:
- Information and Data Protection Commissioner (IDPC): idpc.org.mt
European Union:
- European Data Protection Board (EDPB): edpb.europa.eu
- National authorities of each Member State
United States:
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC): ftc.gov
- State attorneys general where applicable
You have the right to lodge a complaint with competent authorities without
prejudice to other available legal remedies.
This policy has been developed to ensure compliance with both European GDPR and
major American privacy laws, ensuring adequate protection of your personal data
regardless of your location.