1. Introduction
Vera Kovaleva ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.
This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, and protected when you:
- submit a contact request through verakovaleva.com;
- interact with materials connected to the RAI ecosystem (RAI Swarms, RAI Brain);
- correspond directly with Vera Kovaleva.
2. Data We Collect
We may collect the following information:
- Name
- Email address
- Company name
- Job title (where provided)
- Phone number (optional)
- Information you provide in messages or inquiries
- Technical data (IP address, browser type, usage data) automatically generated by site analytics
3. How We Use Your Data
We process your data to:
- respond to inquiries and communications;
- evaluate strategic, partnership, investment, press, and speaking opportunities;
- provide information about Vera Kovaleva’s work and the RAI ecosystem;
- improve the website and user experience;
- ensure security and prevent misuse.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR & UK GDPR)
Where applicable, we rely on:
- your consent (provided via the checkbox in our forms);
- legitimate interest (business communication and development);
- contractual necessity (where an engagement is initiated).
5. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed in multiple jurisdictions, including the United States, the European Union, and other countries with varying privacy standards. Appropriate protective measures are implemented.
6. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for communication, business opportunity evaluation, and legal compliance purposes.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may exercise rights including data access, correction, deletion, restriction of processing, withdrawal of consent, and portability. To exercise these rights, contact vk@raiswarms.com.
8. Cookies & Tracking
We may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze usage.
9. Data Security
Reasonable technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect personal information.
10. Other Jurisdictions
Where applicable under regulations such as PIPL (China) or similar frameworks, data processing is limited, transparent, and based on user consent.
11. Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The most recent version is always published at verakovaleva.com/privacy.
12. Contact
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, please contact vk@raiswarms.com or write via the contact form.