Privacy Policy
Detailed disclosure of how QUBIC QC handles your professional and personal data.
Last Revised: July 12, 2026
1. What Data We Collect
We collect information only where it is necessary to provide you with strategic consulting services, educational materials, or event coordination. Our data collection is limited to the following points:
- Service & Retainer Inquiries:Name, work email, company name, job title, company size, country, and specific quantum use cases.
- Speaking Engagements:Event name, date, audience size, and requested strategic topics.
- Book Orders (Physical & Digital):Name, email, and shipping address (for physical copies). Payment details are collected via our secure processor (Stripe) and are never stored on our servers.
- Academic Collaborations:Name, institution, email, and area of research interest.
- Notifications & Newsletters:Email address only, specifically for "Notify Me" lists and strategic insights.
2. How We Use Your Data
Your information is processed for specific, high-intent purposes:
| Activity | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Inquiries | To provide scoped proposals and schedule discovery calls. |
| Purchases | To fulfill book orders and generate secure digital download links. |
| Speaking | To coordinate event logistics and tailor keynote content. |
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Operating in compliance with international standards, we process data under these bases:
- Contractual Necessity: To fulfill purchases or consulting engagements you have initiated.
- Legitimate Interest: To respond to business inquiries and provide requested technical information.
- Consent: For newsletter subscriptions and "Notify Me" alerts (withdrawable at any time).
4. Authorized Third-Party Processors
We do not sell data. We share only with essential service providers who are themselves GDPR compliant:
5. Data Retention
We retain business inquiries and lead data for a maximum of 24 months to facilitate long-cycle enterprise engagements. Financial records (linked to book purchases) are retained for 7 years to satisfy regulatory tax requirements.
6. Your Rights
Regardless of your location, we respect your rights to:
- Request a copy of your data.
- Request rectification or immediate erasure.
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications.
Note: Requesting erasure of data linked to a digital purchase may impact your ability to re-generate expired download links.
7. Contact for Privacy Inquiries
For all data requests, please contact our designated privacy inbox. We respond to all verified requests within 30 days.
privacy@qubicqc.com