Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 27, 2025

1. Introduction

Vici.bio ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data when you visit our website or use our services, in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Usage Data: such as browser type, IP address, pages visited, time spent.
• Uploaded Content: including protein sequences, models, or related biological data submitted through our tools.
• Account Information: if you create an account, including email address and login credentials.
• Communication Data: if you contact us via email or support channels.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the functionality of our platform.
• To process biological inputs and generate model outputs.
• To communicate with you, including updates and support.
• To improve and optimize the performance of our services.
• To comply with legal obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

• Performance of a contract (e.g. when you use our services).
• Legitimate interests (e.g. to improve the platform).
• Compliance with legal obligations.
• Your consent (where applicable, such as for email communication).

5. Data Storage and Retention

Uploaded content and personal data are stored securely and retained only as long as necessary to provide the service or meet legal obligations. You may request deletion of your data at any time.

6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your data. We may share anonymized or aggregated data with partners or for research purposes. Personal data may be shared with trusted service providers (e.g. cloud storage, analytics) under strict confidentiality and data protection agreements.

7. International Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place to comply with data protection laws.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
• Object to or restrict processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)

9. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to analyze traffic and improve performance. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.

10. Data Security

We use industry-standard encryption and access controls to safeguard your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at info@vici.bio.