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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 25 May 2026 · Operated by SolidScale Ltd., Larnaca, Cyprus

This Privacy Policy describes how SolidScale Ltd. ("we", "us", "our"), operating under the brand next8.co, collects, uses, and protects personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, EU 2016/679) and applicable Cypriot data protection law.

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Data Controller

The data controller responsible for this website and any personal data collected through it is:

SolidScale Ltd.

Georgiou Karaiskaki 11–13, Carisa Salonica, Office 102

7560 Perivolia, Larnaca, Cyprus

Email: info@solidscale.co

Phone: +357 95 096227

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Data We Collect

We only collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us. Specifically:

Contact form

When you submit a project brief via our contact form, we collect your name, company name, email address, selected service type, estimated budget (optional), and the content of your message.

Email correspondence

If you contact us directly by email, we retain the content of that correspondence and any personal data contained within it.

Server & access logs

Our hosting provider (Vercel Inc.) automatically collects standard server log data including IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, and date/time of access. This data is used solely for technical security and reliability purposes.

We do not use cookies for tracking or advertising. We do not collect sensitive personal data (health, financial, or other special categories under Art. 9 GDPR).

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Purposes and Legal Basis

We process your personal data for the following purposes, each with its legal basis under Art. 6 GDPR:

Purpose

Responding to your enquiry / project brief

Legal basis

Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR — processing necessary to take steps prior to entering a contract

Purpose

Sending a project quote and related communication

Legal basis

Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR — pre-contractual measures at your request

Purpose

Fulfilling a project contract (if engaged)

Legal basis

Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR — performance of a contract

Purpose

Compliance with legal obligations (e.g. invoicing, tax records)

Legal basis

Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR — legal obligation

Purpose

Ensuring website security and preventing abuse

Legal basis

Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR — legitimate interests in protecting our systems

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Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, or as required by law:

Enquiries that did not result in a project12 months from last contact
Client project data (contracts, invoices, correspondence)7 years (Cypriot accounting law)
Server access logsUp to 30 days, as managed by Vercel

After the applicable retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

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Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. Data may be shared only in the following circumstances:

Vercel Inc.Hosting provider

Our website is hosted on Vercel's infrastructure. Vercel processes server log data as a data processor on our behalf. Vercel is certified under the EU–US Data Privacy Framework.

Email providerCommunication

Emails sent to and from us are processed by our email provider. No contact form data is transmitted to third-party marketing platforms.

Legal or regulatory authoritiesLegal obligation

We may disclose data where required to do so by law, court order, or at the request of a competent authority.

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Your Rights Under the GDPR

As a data subject under the GDPR, you have the following rights. To exercise any of them, contact us at info@solidscale.co. We will respond within 30 days.

Right of access (Art. 15)

You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Right to rectification (Art. 16)

You may ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

Right to erasure (Art. 17)

You may request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention obligations.

Right to restriction (Art. 18)

You may ask us to restrict processing of your data in certain circumstances.

Right to data portability (Art. 20)

You may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

Right to object (Art. 21)

You may object to processing based on our legitimate interests at any time.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority. In Cyprus, this is the Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection (dataprotection.gov.cy).

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Cookies

This website does not use cookies for tracking, analytics, or advertising. We do not use Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, or any similar third-party tracking technology.

Vercel may set technically necessary cookies to support security and performance features of the hosting infrastructure. These are essential and not subject to consent requirements.

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External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before submitting any personal data.

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the website after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

For material changes that affect how we process your data, we will notify you directly if we hold your contact information.

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Contact

For any questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data:

SolidScale Ltd. — Data Protection

Email: info@solidscale.co

Phone: +357 95 096227

Post: Georgiou Karaiskaki 11–13, Carisa Salonica, Office 102, 7560 Perivolia, Larnaca, Cyprus

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