Where to find us

Our website address is: https://www.stepping-stone.lu/

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where your data is sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

GDPR

Stepping-Stone Sarl, based in Luxembourg, is committed to protecting the personal data of its clients, employees, and partners. The purpose of this data protection policy is to ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and to provide clear guidelines on how personal data is collected, processed, and protected.

Scope:

This policy applies to all personal data processed by Stepping-Stone Sarl, regardless of whether the data is processed electronically or manually.

Data Collection:

Stepping-Stone Sarl collects personal data only for specific and lawful purposes. The data collected must be relevant and limited to what is necessary for the intended purpose. Stepping-Stone Sarl obtains consent from individuals for the collection and processing of their personal data.

Data Processing:

Stepping-Stone Sarl processes personal data in a manner that is lawful, fair, and transparent. The personal data is processed only for the purpose for which it was collected and not for any other purpose.

Data Retention:

Stepping-Stone Sarl retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected. After this period, the personal data is securely deleted or anonymized.

Data Security:

Stepping-Stone Sarl implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of personal data, including the protection against unauthorized or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction, or damage.

Data Access and Correction:

Individuals have the right to access their personal data and to request correction of any inaccuracies. Stepping-Stone Sarl will respond to these requests within a reasonable timeframe.

Data Transfer:

Stepping-Stone Sarl may transfer personal data to third parties only if necessary for the fulfillment of the purpose for which the data was collected. Stepping-Stone Sarl will ensure that the third party provides an adequate level of protection for the personal data and that the transfer complies with the GDPR.

Data Breaches:

In the event of a data breach, Stepping-Stone Sarl will promptly notify the relevant authorities and affected individuals. Stepping-Stone Sarl will also take steps to mitigate the effects of the breach and to prevent future breaches.

Conclusion:

This data protection policy demonstrates Stepping-Stone Sarl’s commitment to protecting the personal data of its clients, employees, and partners. Stepping-Stone Sarl will regularly review and update this policy to ensure continued compliance with the GDPR.