Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 26, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how VZ Labs SA ("VZ Labs," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and processes personal data in connection with our website (the "Site") at vzlabs.ai.

By using the Site or submitting information to us, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described below.

1. Data We Collect

A. Data you provide directly

Information you submit through forms on the Site (such as job applications) or communications you send to us via email.

B. Data collected automatically

Basic technical data such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and access times. This is collected by our hosting and security providers to deliver the Site and prevent abuse.

C. Cookies and analytics

We do not use cookies or analytics on the Site at this time. Our hosting or security providers may set essential cookies strictly necessary for security or performance.

2. How We Use Data

We use personal data to:

Operate, maintain, and secure the Site.
Process submissions and respond to inquiries.
Evaluate job applicants and communicate about the recruiting process.
Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and interests.

3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

Where the GDPR or similar laws apply, we process personal data under the following legal bases:

Contractual necessity: to take steps at your request prior to entering into employment or other agreements.
Legitimate interests: to operate our business, run our recruiting process, and secure our Site.
Consent: where you explicitly provide it.
Legal obligation: to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

4. Third-Party Services

We may share personal data with service providers that help us operate, including:

Google
Slack
Cloudflare

These providers process personal data only as needed to deliver their services and under appropriate contractual safeguards.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy. Job applications are typically retained for up to 24 months after a hiring decision, unless a longer period is required by law or you consent to extended retention.

When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or de-identify it.

6. International Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your jurisdiction, including the United States. Where required, we rely on appropriate transfer mechanisms (such as standard contractual clauses) to protect personal data.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion
Restrict or object to processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We may request verification of identity before fulfilling requests.

8. No Sale or Targeted Advertising

We do not sell personal data or use it for targeted advertising.

9. Children's Privacy

The Site is not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 16. If we learn we have collected such data, we will delete it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version with a revised effective date.

11. Contact

For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact: [email protected]