1. General Provisions

1.1. This Personal Data Processing Policy (hereinafter referred to as the “Policy”) has been developed in accordance with Federal Law No. 152-FZ dated July 27, 2006 “On Personal Data” (hereinafter referred to as the “Personal Data Law”), as well as other regulatory legal acts of the Russian Federation in the field of personal data, and establishes the procedure for processing personal data and the measures taken by Private Institution “3D Bioprinting Solutions” (hereinafter referred to as the “Operator”) to ensure its security.

1.2. The Operator considers the observance of human and civil rights and freedoms in the processing of personal data, including the protection of the rights to privacy and personal and family confidentiality, to be one of the most important objectives and conditions of its activities.

1.3. The purpose of this Policy is to establish the principles, purposes, procedures and conditions for the processing and protection of personal data of individuals when using the Operator’s website.

1.4. This Policy applies to all information that the Operator may obtain about visitors to https://bioprinting.ru.

1.5. The Operator does not intentionally collect special categories of personal data concerning racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, health or intimate life, or biometric personal data, unless otherwise expressly provided for by the legislation of the Russian Federation and the actual purposes of processing.

2. Key Terms Used in the Policy

2.1. Automated processing of personal data means the processing of personal data using computer technology.

2.2. Blocking of personal data means the temporary suspension of personal data processing, except where processing is necessary to clarify personal data.

2.3. Website means a collection of graphic and informational materials, computer programs and databases that make them available on the Internet at https://bioprinting.ru.

2.4. Personal data information system means a set of personal data contained in databases and the information technologies and technical means used to process such data.

2.5. Depersonalization of personal data means actions that make it impossible, without the use of additional information, to determine whether personal data relates to a specific personal data subject.

2.6. Processing of personal data means any action (operation) or set of actions (operations) performed on personal data with or without the use of automated means, including collection, recording, systematization, accumulation, storage, clarification (updating, modification), retrieval, use, transfer (distribution, provision, access), depersonalization, blocking, deletion and destruction of personal data.

2.7. Operator means a state authority, municipal authority, legal entity or individual that, independently or jointly with other persons, organizes and/or carries out the processing of personal data and determines the purposes of processing, the personal data to be processed and the actions (operations) performed on personal data. For the purposes of this Policy, the Operator is Private Institution “3D Bioprinting Solutions”.

2.8. Personal data means any information relating directly or indirectly to an identified or identifiable individual (personal data subject).

2.9. Personal data authorized by the personal data subject for distribution means personal data to which access by an unlimited number of persons has been granted by the subject by giving separate consent in accordance with the procedure established by the Personal Data Law.

2.10. User means any visitor to https://bioprinting.ru.

2.11. Provision of personal data means actions aimed at disclosing personal data to a specific person or a specific group of persons.

2.12. Distribution of personal data means actions aimed at disclosing personal data to an indefinite group of persons.

2.13. Cross-border transfer of personal data means the transfer of personal data to the territory of a foreign state to a foreign state authority, foreign individual or foreign legal entity.

2.14. Destruction of personal data means actions as a result of which personal data is irreversibly destroyed so that its content cannot subsequently be restored in the personal data information system and/or the physical media containing personal data are destroyed.

3. Key Rights and Obligations of the Operator

3.1. The Operator has the right to:

— obtain from the personal data subject accurate information and/or documents containing personal data;

— where the subject withdraws consent to the processing of personal data or submits a request to terminate processing, continue processing without the subject’s consent where grounds provided for by the Personal Data Law exist;

— independently determine the composition and list of measures necessary and sufficient to fulfil the obligations established by the legislation of the Russian Federation on personal data, unless otherwise provided by law.

3.2. The Operator is obliged to:

— provide the personal data subject, upon request, with information concerning the processing of their personal data;

— organize the processing of personal data in accordance with the procedure established by the legislation of the Russian Federation;

— respond to applications and requests from personal data subjects and their legal representatives within the time limits and in accordance with the procedure prescribed by law;

— provide the authorized body for the protection of the rights of personal data subjects with the necessary information within the time limits established by law;

— publish or otherwise provide unrestricted access to this Policy;

— take the necessary legal, organizational and technical measures to protect personal data against unlawful or accidental access, destruction, alteration, blocking, copying, provision, distribution and other unlawful actions;

— terminate processing and transfer and destroy personal data in the cases and in accordance with the procedure provided for by law;

— fulfil other obligations provided for by the legislation of the Russian Federation on personal data.

4. Key Rights and Obligations of Personal Data Subjects

4.1. A personal data subject has the right to:

— receive information concerning the processing of their personal data, except in cases provided for by federal laws;

— require the Operator to clarify, block or destroy personal data if the data is incomplete, outdated, inaccurate, unlawfully obtained or unnecessary for the stated purpose of processing;

— require the termination of personal data processing for the purpose of promoting goods, works and services;

— withdraw consent to personal data processing and submit a request to terminate personal data processing;

— appeal unlawful actions or omissions of the Operator to the authorized body for the protection of the rights of personal data subjects or in court;

— exercise other rights provided for by the legislation of the Russian Federation.

4.2. The personal data subject is obliged to provide the Operator with accurate information about themselves and, where necessary, notify the Operator of any clarification (update or change) to such information.

4.3. Persons who provide the Operator with inaccurate information about themselves or information about another personal data subject without lawful grounds shall be liable in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation.

5. Principles of Personal Data Processing

5.1. Personal data shall be processed lawfully and fairly.

5.2. Processing shall be limited to the achievement of specific, predetermined and lawful purposes. Processing incompatible with the purposes for which personal data was collected is not permitted.

5.3. Databases containing personal data processed for mutually incompatible purposes shall not be combined.

5.4. Only personal data that meets the purposes of its processing shall be processed.

5.5. The content and scope of the personal data processed shall correspond to the stated purposes; excessive data processing is not permitted.

5.6. The accuracy, sufficiency and, where necessary, relevance of personal data shall be ensured during processing. The Operator shall take measures to delete or clarify incomplete or inaccurate data.

5.7. Personal data shall be stored in a form that allows the personal data subject to be identified for no longer than required by the purposes of processing, unless another storage period is established by federal law or an agreement. Once the purposes of processing have been achieved or the need to achieve them has ceased, the data shall be destroyed or depersonalized unless otherwise provided by law.

6. Purposes, Categories of Subjects and Personal Data Processed

6.1. The Operator processes the personal data of website users for the purposes of handling enquiries, establishing and maintaining feedback, and sending responses and other information directly related to a user’s enquiry.

6.2. Category of personal data subjects: website visitors who independently submit an enquiry to the Operator or provide contact details through the means of communication available on the website.

6.3. The following personal data may be processed for the stated purpose:

— surname, first name and patronymic, if provided by the user;

— email address;

— telephone number, if provided by the user;

— information contained in the enquiry and voluntarily provided by the user, to the extent necessary to consider the enquiry.

6.4. The Operator shall not process personal data that is excessive in relation to the purpose of processing. Users should not include special categories of personal data or other information unnecessary for considering the enquiry.

6.5. The legal grounds for processing are the consent of the personal data subject; the necessity of processing for entering into or performing an agreement at the initiative of the subject, where applicable; and other grounds expressly provided for by the legislation of the Russian Federation.

6.6. Processing methods include automated and non-automated processing, including collection, recording, systematization, accumulation, storage, clarification, retrieval, use, provision in cases prescribed by law, blocking, deletion and destruction.

6.7. The processing and storage period is determined by the period necessary to achieve the relevant purpose of processing, unless another period is established by the legislation of the Russian Federation or an agreement. Once the purpose has been achieved, the need to achieve it has ceased, or consent has been withdrawn and there are no other lawful grounds for processing, the processing of personal data shall cease and the data shall be destroyed within the time limits established by the legislation of the Russian Federation.

6.8. If the Operator distributes advertising or other informational materials not directly related to a user’s enquiry, such processing shall be carried out where there is a separate appropriate legal basis and, where required by law, the prior consent of the subject.

7. Conditions for Personal Data Processing

7.1. Personal data shall be processed with the consent of the personal data subject unless otherwise provided for by the legislation of the Russian Federation.

7.2. Processing is permitted where necessary to achieve the purposes stipulated by an international treaty of the Russian Federation or by law, or to perform the functions, powers and duties assigned to the Operator.

7.3. Processing is permitted where necessary for the administration of justice or the enforcement of a judicial act or an act of another authority or official enforceable in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation.

7.4. Processing is permitted where necessary for the performance of an agreement to which the subject is a party, beneficiary or guarantor, as well as for entering into an agreement at the initiative of the subject.

7.5. Processing is permitted where necessary to exercise the rights and legitimate interests of the Operator or third parties or to achieve socially significant purposes, provided that the rights and freedoms of the subject are not violated.

7.6. Personal data authorized by the subject for distribution shall be processed in compliance with the conditions and prohibitions established by the subject and the legislation of the Russian Federation.

7.7. Personal data subject to publication or mandatory disclosure shall be processed in cases provided for by federal law.

8. Procedure for the Collection, Storage, Transfer and Other Processing of Personal Data

8.1. Personal data security shall be ensured through the implementation of legal, organizational and technical measures necessary to comply with the requirements of the legislation of the Russian Federation in the field of personal data.

8.2. The Operator shall take measures aimed at preventing unlawful or accidental access to personal data and other unlawful actions involving such data.

8.3. Personal data may be provided to third parties only where there is a lawful basis, including where such transfer is necessary to achieve the stated purpose of processing, perform an agreement, fulfil an obligation of the Operator established by law, or is carried out with the subject’s consent. Where processing is entrusted to another person, the Operator shall ensure compliance with personal data confidentiality and security requirements in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation.

8.4. If inaccuracies are identified, the subject may notify the Operator by email at info@bioprinting.ru with the subject line “Personal Data Update”.

8.5. The subject may withdraw consent to personal data processing or submit a request to terminate processing by email at info@bioprinting.ru. Withdrawal of consent shall not prevent continued processing where other lawful grounds exist.

8.6. If third-party information services are used for the operation of the website, data processing by such persons shall be carried out on the basis of applicable agreements and legislation. The Operator determines the need to engage such persons based on the actual organization of the website’s operation.

8.7. The Operator shall ensure the confidentiality of personal data, except in cases provided for by the legislation of the Russian Federation.

8.8. When collecting personal data of citizens of the Russian Federation, including via the Internet, the Operator shall ensure the recording, systematization, accumulation, storage, clarification (updating, modification) and retrieval of such personal data using databases located within the territory of the Russian Federation, except in cases expressly provided for by the legislation of the Russian Federation.

8.9. Personal data shall be stored in a form that allows the subject to be identified for no longer than required by the purposes of processing, unless another period is established by federal law or an agreement.

8.10. Grounds for terminating processing may include achievement of the purpose of processing, cessation of the need to achieve it, expiration or withdrawal of consent, a request from the subject to terminate processing, or identification of unlawful processing where there are no other lawful grounds for continuing processing.

8.11. Once the purpose of processing has been achieved, the Operator shall terminate processing and destroy the personal data, or ensure its destruction, within the period established by the legislation of the Russian Federation, unless otherwise provided by law, an agreement or another lawful basis. Destruction shall be carried out in a manner that prevents any subsequent restoration of the personal data.

9. Actions Performed by the Operator with Personal Data

9.1. The Operator collects, records, systematizes, accumulates, stores, clarifies (updates, modifies), retrieves, uses, provides in cases prescribed by law, depersonalizes, blocks, deletes and destroys personal data.

9.2. Processing may be carried out with or without the use of automated means, with or without the transmission of information over information and telecommunications networks.

10. Cross-Border Transfer of Personal Data

10.1. If the Operator intends to carry out a cross-border transfer of personal data, such transfer shall be carried out only in compliance with the requirements of the legislation of the Russian Federation.

10.2. Before commencing a cross-border transfer, the Operator shall fulfil the obligations prescribed by law, including submitting a separate notification to the authorized body for the protection of the rights of personal data subjects and obtaining the necessary information from foreign recipients of personal data in the cases and in accordance with the procedure established by the legislation of the Russian Federation.

10.3. The actual cross-border transfer may take place only after the procedures prescribed by law have been completed and where an appropriate lawful basis exists.

11. Confidentiality of Personal Data

11.1. The Operator and other persons who have obtained access to personal data shall not disclose such data to third parties or distribute it without the subject’s consent, unless otherwise provided by federal law.

11.2. Access to personal data shall be granted only to persons who require it to perform the relevant functions and achieve the stated purposes of processing, subject to compliance with the established personal data protection requirements.

12. Final Provisions

12.1. A User may obtain clarification on matters concerning the processing of their personal data by contacting the Operator at info@bioprinting.ru.

12.2. The Operator may amend this Policy. A new version shall enter into force upon its publication on the website unless otherwise provided in the new version.

12.3. The current version of the Policy is publicly available on the Internet at https://bioprinting.ru/en/privacy/.

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