LabExpert: Our Privacy Policy

  1. Overview

Visiting our website may involve sharing personal information, which is any data that can be used to identify you. We are committed to being open and transparent about how we handle your personal information. Our privacy policy, available below, explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. We encourage you to look to understand our practices and how they affect you. 

Who Collects Data on our Website?

The collection and processing of data on this website are handled by the website’s management team. 

Ways information is obtained by our website:

  1. Directly from you: You may choose to share personal details, such as when filling out a form to get in touch with us.
  2. Automatically through technology: Our systems collect technical information about your visit, like the type of browser and device you are using, and the time you access our site. This data is gathered automatically as soon as you log on our website.

We utilize the data we collected for two purposes:

  1. Website optimization: To guarantee a seamless and efficient user experience, we use data to ensure our website’s stability and performance.
  2. User insight: We analyze visitor behavior to better understand how our website is used, allowing us to make improvements and enhance our online presence

Regarding your personal data, you possess the following rights:

  • Access: Obtain information about your stored data, its source, recipients, and purposes of collection free of charge.
  • Rectification: Request corrections to your data if it’s inaccurate or incomplete.
  • Restriction: Ask for your data to be blocked or limited from processing. 
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data.

Information on third-Party integrations

By visiting our website, you consent to the collection of anonymous browsing data, which helps us enhance our online experience. This data is collected through cookies and analytics tools. If you wish to opt-out or learn more about our data collection practices, please consult our privacy policy below, which explains how to exercise your rights and manage your preferences. 

  1. General Statement

We prioritize the confidentiality and security of your personal information on our website. Our data handling practices adhere to stringent standards, complying with applicable laws and this privacy policy. When you interact with our website, we collect and process personal data, which is any information that can be used to identify you. This policy clarifies the types of data we collect, how we utilize it, and the purposes behind its collection. Please be aware that online data transmission, such as email communication, carries inherent risks, and absolute security against unauthorized access by third parties is not feasible. However, we strive to implement robust measures to safeguard your data. 

Notice Regarding the website’s data controller:

The entity responsible for managing data on this website LabExpert.

1549 Old Bridge Road Suite 303

Woodbridge Virginia, USA

Telephone: +1(703) 589-0630

Email: info@labexpertllc.com 

As the data controller, labExpert determines the purposes and means of processing personal information, including names, email addresses, and other relevant data. Our contact information is available on the website’s legal notice page.

Data Protection Officer (DPO) Contact Information:

Email: dpo@labexpert.com

Please reach out to our DPO for any queries or concerns regarding data privacy and protection. 

Exercising Your Right to Withdraw Consent

You have the right to withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal data at any time, effective for the future. To do so, simply send us an email requesting withdrawal. Please note that any data processed prior to receiving your withdrawal request will remain lawful and valid. Your consent withdrawal will only apply to future data processing activities. 

Reporting Data Protection Violations

If you suspect a breach of data protection regulations, you have the right to report it to the appropriate authorities. In our case, the supervisory authority is the Virginia State Data Protection Authority, where our company is headquartered. Please, feel free to reach out to them if you have concerns about data protection violations. 

Exercise Your Right to Data Portability

You have the right to request a copy of your personal data in machine-readable format, which you can easily transfer to another controller. This right applies to data processed with your consent or for the performance of a contract. We will provide your data in a structured and commonly used format and transfer it directly to another controller if technically possible. 

Secure Connection

The website employs SSL/TLS encryption to ensure the secure transmission of sensitive information, such as your inquiries to us. This encryption technology protects your data from interception and ensures its confidentiality. It ensures that your information remains private and protected from eavesdropping. Look for the ‘https:// in the URL and the lock icon in your browser’s address bar to confirm the secure connection. With encryption enabled, your data is shielded from interception and unauthorized access. 

Access and Control Your Personal Data:

You have the right to request and receive information about your stored personal data, its origin, recipients, and purpose of processing, free of charge and at any time. We are committed to transparency and will provide you with this information upon request. If you have any questions or concerns about your personal data, please feel free to reach out to us using the contact information provided in our legal notice. We are dedicated to ensuring your privacy and data protection. 

Opt-out Unsolicited Communications.

We explicitly prohibit the use of our website’s legal notice contact information for sending unsolicited promotional materials or spam emails. Any such use is a violation of our privacy policy and may result in legal action. We only use your contact information for purposes explicitly stated with your consent. If you receive unwanted communications, please notify us immediately. We respect your privacy and will take measures to prevent such incidents. 

  1. Our Website’s Data Collection Practices

Website Activity Logs

When you visit our website, our server automatically collects and stores certain information in log files, such as your browser type and version, operating system used, referring URL, host name of the accessing computer, time of the server request, IP address. 

We do not combine these data with other sources. This data collection is necessary for the proper functioning of our website and is lawful under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA).

Support Form Privacy

When you reach out to us through our support form, we collect your personal data and contact information to respond to your inquiries and any subsequent questions. Your data is kept confidential and only used for the purpose. We adhere to the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) and require your explicit consent to process your data. You can revoke your consent anytime by sending us an email. Please, note that data before your request may still be legally processed.

We retain support and contact details data until you request deletion, withdraw consent, or the purpose for storage is no longer relevant. Mandatory statutory provisions, including data retention periods, remain applicable. 

Sign Up with Us:

To access exclusive features on our website, you can create an account with us. The information you provide during registration will only be used to facilitate your access to our services and website areas. Please complete all mandatory fields, as incomplete registrations cannot be processed.

We may use your registration email address to inform you of a significant updates or technical changes. Your consent, under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act (VCDPA), allows us to process your registration data. You can revoke your consent at any time by sending us an email. We will retain your registration data while your account is active, unless statutory retention periods require longer storage. 

Data Privacy in Job Applications

When you apply for a job with us, we collect and process your personal data to manage the application process. This may involve electronic processing, especially when you submit your application materials via email or our website’s online form.

If we offer you a job, we will store your data to facilitate the employment relationship, adhering to all applicable laws. However, if we don’t offer you a position, we will automatically delete your application documents six weeks after notifying you of our decision, unless we have a legitimate reason to retain them, such as complying with equal treatment laws.

We prioritize data protection and only use your information for the purpose of the application process. Our data controller handles your data in accordance with the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) and other applicable data protection regulations. 

  1. Stay Informed with Our Newsletter

To receive our newsletter, we need your valid email address and confirmation that you’re the owner of the email address and willing to receive our newsletter. We won’t collect any additional data beyond that, unless you choose to share it voluntarily. 

We promise to only use your data to send you the newsletter and won’t share it with anyone else. By subscribing, you consent to our processing your data according to the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA). You can withdraw your consent any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the newsletter. 

We’ll use your data solely for sending the newsletter until you cancel your subscription. Once you unsubscribe, your data will be deleted. Please note that data stored for other purposes, like email addresses for our member area, won’t be affected. 

  1. Third-Party Integrations 

Meta Integration

Our website uses Meta’s components, including plugins and tools, to enhance user experience. Meta’s privacy policy (https://meta.com/about/privacy) explains how they collect, process, and use personal data. By using our website, you consent to Meta’s data collection and processing. To manage your privacy settings, visit Meta’s privacy settings.

When you visit our website, Meta’s integrated components may collect information about your visit, even if you’re logged in to Meta. To prevent this, log out of Meta before accessing our website. We don’t collect or store any personal data from Meta. Instead, we rely on Meta’s privacy settings and data protection policies to manage your data. 

By using our website, you acknowledge that you’ve read and understood Meta’s privacy policies and our terms of service. If you have any concerns, please at info@labexpertllc.com 

Instagram Integration

Our website uses Instagram’s components including buttons and plugins, to enhance user experience. Instagram’s privacy policy explains how they collect, process, and use personal data.

When you visit our website, Instagram’s integrated components may collect information about your visit, even if you’re not logged in to Instagram. To prevent this, log out of Instagram before accessing our website. We don’t collect or store any personal data from Instagram. Instead, we rely on Instagram’s privacy settings and data protection policies to manage your data.

By using our website, you consent to Instagram’s data collection and processing. If you have any concerns, please contact us at info@labexpertllc.com 

LinkedIn Integration

Our website utilizes LinkedIn’s features, provided by LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. When you access our pages with LinkedIn functions, a connection to LinkedIn’s servers is established, sharing your IP address. If you click the recommend button while logged into your LinkedIn account, LinkedIn may link your visit to our website with your account. Please, note that we, as the website provider, have not access to or control over the data transferred to LinkedIn. For more information, refer to LinkedIn’s privacy policy.