At Martay Labs, we're committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share your information. This privacy policy explains our practices regarding your personal data when you visit our website or interact with our services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Email address: When you sign up for our Founders Circle newsletter or contact us
- Contact information: When you reach out to us via email or contact forms
- Interest preferences: When you select your areas of interest (AI, Spatial Computing, Human Interfaces)
- Communication content: Any messages, feedback, or correspondence you send to us
Information We Collect Automatically
- Usage data: How you interact with our website, including pages visited and time spent
- Device information: Browser type, operating system, and device characteristics
- Location data: General geographic location based on your IP address
- Analytics data: Website performance and user behaviour metrics
Privacy-First Analytics
We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-friendly analytics service that doesn't use cookies or collect personal data. It provides us with anonymous usage statistics to help improve our website without compromising your privacy.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send you updates about our products and services
- Provide early access to new features and announcements
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Improve our website and services based on usage patterns
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
- Prevent fraud and ensure the security of our services
Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our website and send communications (such as Formspree for contact forms)
- Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- Consent: When you explicitly consent to sharing your information
Data Storage and Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Local Storage
We may store your email address and interest preferences in your browser's local storage to personalise your experience. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless you explicitly submit it.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR and other applicable privacy laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete information
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
- Restriction: Limit how we process your information
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Objection: Object to certain types of processing
Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses minimal cookies and tracking technologies:
- Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality
- Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics via Plausible Analytics
- Local storage: To remember your preferences and improve user experience
You can control cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information:
- Formspree: For processing contact form submissions
- Plausible Analytics: For privacy-friendly website analytics
- Google Fonts: For web font delivery (may collect IP addresses)
International Transfers
Some of our service providers may be located outside the UK/EEA. When we transfer your information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When you unsubscribe from our communications, we will delete your email address from our mailing lists.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@martay.co.uk
General inquiries: hello@martay.co.uk
Address: Leeds, UK
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.