Modern Material Matters Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

At Modern Material Matters, Inc. (“we,” “us,” or “our”), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website at www.modernmaterialmatters.com (the “Site”), or engage with us through digital or offline communication.

By using our Site or providing your information, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

We may collect the following types of information:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Company name
• Job title or role
• Postal address (if relevant)
• Project-related information submitted through forms or email
   

• IP address 
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website
• Cookie data (see Section 7)
   

We do not knowingly collect or process sensitive personal data or data from individuals under 16 years old without verifiable parental consent.

We use your data to:

• Respond to inquiries and client service requests
• Provide project updates and fulfill contractual obligations
• Send newsletters or marketing communications (with your consent)
• Improve our services and website functionality
• Comply with legal obligations or enforce our rights
   

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Consent – For optional marketing or communications
• Contractual necessity – To provide services or respond to inquiries
• Legitimate interest – To improve our offerings and maintain security
• Legal obligations – To comply with applicable laws and regulations
   

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

We may share your data with:

• Service providers (such as web hosting, email services, CRM systems) who are contractually bound to protect your data
• Professional advisors (legal, financial, etc.) as necessary
• Authorities when legally required to do so
   

All third parties are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data and process it only for the specified purpose.

If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that your information will be transferred to and processed in the U.S., which may not have the same data protection laws as your jurisdiction.

For transfers from the EU/EEA, we rely on:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• Adequacy decisions (where applicable)
• Other lawful transfer mechanisms under GDPR
   

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described or to comply with legal and regulatory requirements. You may request deletion at any time (see Section 9).

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve website functionality
• Understand user behavior
• Analyze traffic sources
   

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or opt-out via cookie banners where applicable.

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, loss, or alteration. These include:

• SSL encryption
• Access controls
• Secure storage of personal data
• Staff training on privacy practices
   

However, no system can be 100% secure. We encourage you to protect your information using strong passwords and safe browsing practices.

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Right to access your data
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
• Right to restrict or object to processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to lodge a complaint with a Data Protection Authority
   

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to request deletion of personal data
• Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (Note: we do not sell data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
   

To exercise these rights, please contact us at:
📧 privacy@modernmaterialmatters.com

We will respond to verified requests within the timeframes required by law.

Our Site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such websites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any material changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, we may notify you by email. Your continued use of our Site signifies your agreement to any updates.

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

Modern Material Matters, Inc.
Attn: Privacy Officer

📧 Studio.mmm@modernmaterialmatters.com