Microbial Innovation Platform

Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 2026

LEFERBAC values privacy and is committed to handling personal information responsibly and transparently.

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data may be collected, used, stored, and protected when you visit this website or contact LEFERBAC through its communication channels.

1. Information we may collect

When you use our website, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • name;
  • company or institution;
  • email address;
  • area of interest;
  • information included in messages submitted through the contact form.

The website may also process limited technical information automatically, such as browser type, device information, IP address, cookies, and basic access data required for website operation, security, or performance.

2. How we use your information

Personal information may be used to:

  • respond to inquiries and contact requests;
  • evaluate opportunities for scientific, technical, or commercial collaboration;
  • maintain communication with interested companies, institutions, researchers, or other stakeholders;
  • operate, maintain, and improve the website;
  • protect the website against misuse, fraud, or security incidents;
  • comply with applicable legal or regulatory obligations.

LEFERBAC does not use information submitted through the website for purposes incompatible with those described above.

3. Legal basis and data protection

Personal data is processed in accordance with applicable Brazilian data protection legislation, including Law No. 13,709/2018 — the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados Pessoais – LGPD).

Depending on the circumstances, processing may be based on consent, legitimate interests, steps related to a potential contractual or collaborative relationship, or compliance with legal obligations.

4. Sharing of personal data

LEFERBAC does not sell personal data.

Information may be shared only when reasonably necessary with service providers involved in the operation of the website, hosting, email, technical support, security, or other infrastructure services, subject to appropriate confidentiality and data protection safeguards.

Personal information may also be disclosed where required by law or by a competent public authority.

5. Data retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including communication, evaluation of potential collaborations, compliance with legal obligations, and protection of legitimate business interests.

Data that is no longer necessary may be deleted, anonymized, or securely archived when appropriate.

6. Cookies and technical technologies

This website may use cookies or similar technologies required for functionality, language preferences, security, performance, or administration.

Certain technologies may be provided by WordPress, TranslatePress, hosting services, or other technical components used to operate the website.

Where legally required, users may be provided with options to manage non-essential cookies.

7. International data processing

Some technology or infrastructure providers used in connection with the website may process or store information outside Brazil.

Where international processing occurs, LEFERBAC seeks to use services and safeguards compatible with applicable data protection requirements.

8. Your rights under the LGPD

Under the LGPD, data subjects may have rights including confirmation of processing, access, correction, anonymization, blocking or deletion in applicable circumstances, information regarding sharing, revocation of consent, and other rights provided by law.

Requests concerning personal data may be submitted directly to LEFERBAC through the contact information below.

9. Data security

LEFERBAC adopts reasonable organizational and technical measures intended to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, disclosure, or misuse.

However, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

10. Third-party links

This website may contain links to external websites or services.

LEFERBAC is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those services separately.

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in the website, technologies used, legal requirements, or LEFERBAC’s activities.

The most recent version will always be made available on this website.

12. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or requests concerning your personal data, please contact:

LEFERBAC
Email: contato@leferbac.com.br
Website: leferbac.com.br