Effective Date: 26 May 2025

This Privacy Policy outlines how Quantum Universum (“Quantum Universum,” “we,” “our,” or “us”)—a digital publication and media platform operated by Vernewell Group—collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects personal data of individuals who visit, interact with, or subscribe to our services. This Policy aligns with global data protection frameworks, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and applicable U.S. and international privacy laws.

Article 1 – Identity of the Data Controller

Quantum Universum is a digital media platform and strategic media outlet owned and operated by Vernewell Group, a U.S.-registered holding company. The company is established under the laws of the State of Delaware and headquartered at 16192 Coastal Highway, Lewes, Delaware 19958, County of Sussex, USA. This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the Quantum Universum platform, regardless of their country of residence or physical location. and strategic media outlet owned and operated by Vernewell Group, a U.S.-registered holding company. The company is established under the laws of the State of Delaware and headquartered at 16192 Coastal Highway, Lewes, Delaware 19958, County of Sussex, USA.

Article 2 – Nature of Personal Data Collected

The types of personal data collected include: (1) Identity and contact data, such as full name, professional title, organization, email address, phone number, and country; (2) Information voluntarily provided through forms, submissions, or correspondence; (3) Newsletter and mailing list preferences; (4) Contributions, podcast participation, editorial collaborations, and guest speaker profiles; (5) Data collected automatically through cookies, analytics tools, IP tracking, browser metadata, and interaction logs; (6) Data derived from engagement with emails (open rates, click-throughs); (7) Third-party platform data where integration or social plugins are used (e.g., LinkedIn, YouTube, Spotify).

Article 3 – Purpose and Legal Basis of Processing

All personal data shall be processed lawfully and in accordance with applicable legislation. The purposes of processing include: (1) Distribution of editorial, analytical, and promotional content; (2) Delivery of subscription-based services including newsletters and notifications; (3) Coordination of events, webinars, or media productions; (4) Contributor and expert engagement; (5) Platform optimization and audience analytics; (6) Fulfillment of legal and regulatory obligations.

The legal bases include the data subject’s consent, contractual necessity, legitimate interest of the controller, and compliance with legal obligations.

Article 4 – Recipients of Personal Data

Data may be shared with: (1) Vernewell Group subsidiaries and affiliates; (2) Authorized third-party processors providing technical and communication services; (3) Strategic partners and advertisers, only upon opt-in consent; (4) Legal or governmental authorities, where disclosure is legally required.

Under no circumstance will personal data be sold.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Vernewell Group disclaims any responsibility or liability arising from the acts, omissions, or breaches of any third-party recipient of personal data with whom the data was lawfully shared. Vernewell Group is not responsible for enforcing the privacy practices of third-party entities once personal data has been transferred in accordance with this Policy and applicable law. Users expressly acknowledge that the processing and safeguarding of data by third parties are governed solely by those third parties’ respective legal obligations and internal policies.

Article 5 – Cross-Border Data Transfers

Personal data collected or processed through Quantum Universum may originate from and be processed within the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where our operations, servers, or service providers may be partially located. Such data may be subsequently transferred to the United States or other jurisdictions to facilitate editorial, technical, communication, legal, or operational activities, including processing by affiliated entities, cloud service providers, or infrastructure vendors.

Vernewell Group undertakes all reasonable measures to ensure that international data transfers comply with applicable data protection legislation, including but not limited to the UAE Data Protection Law, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other global standards where relevant. These measures may include the use of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), adequacy decisions, intercompany agreements, and any additional protective steps necessary to ensure lawful and secure transfer of personal data.

By continuing to use our services, users acknowledge and consent to the transfer of their personal data to jurisdictions that may have different data protection rules than their country of residence. Such transfers are conducted with appropriate legal and technical safeguards in place to protect data confidentiality, integrity, and lawful processing.

Article 6 – Data Security Measures

We implement robust technical and organizational security measures designed to safeguard personal data from unauthorized access, accidental loss, destruction, alteration, disclosure, or misuse. These measures reflect the nature of the data, the context of processing, the state of technological development, and the risks posed.

Security practices include but are not limited to: access control and authentication systems; data encryption at rest and in transit; regular vulnerability assessments; secure development and deployment practices; firewall protection; multi-factor authentication for administrative accounts; and secure server configurations. We also require all staff, contractors, and third-party service providers to sign confidentiality undertakings and to comply with strict internal data handling procedures.

In case of a data breach, we have incident response protocols in place to promptly assess, contain, report, and mitigate any unauthorized access or data compromise in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Article 7 – Duration of Data Retention

Data will be retained only for the time necessary to fulfill the purposes stated herein or for compliance with legal retention requirements. Data may be archived for documentation, dispute resolution, or legal defense purposes.

Article 8 – Data Subject Rights

Depending on the data subject’s jurisdiction, they may exercise the following rights: (1) Right of access; (2) Right to rectification; (3) Right to erasure; (4) Right to object or restrict processing; (5) Right to data portability; (6) Right to withdraw consent without affecting prior lawful processing; (7) Right to lodge a complaint before a competent supervisory authority.

Requests must be addressed to legal@vernewellgroup.com 

Article 9 – Protection of Children’s Data

Quantum Universum does not target or knowingly collect personal data of individuals under 16 years of age. Any such data will be deleted upon discovery.

Article 10 – Third-Party Content and Services

The platform integrates third-party services such as LinkedIn, YouTube, Spotify, and other content delivery, analytics, or social media platforms. These third-party services are governed by their own terms of service and privacy policies. Users are encouraged to review such third-party policies independently.

Vernewell Group disclaims all responsibility and liability for any collection, use, or disclosure of personal data carried out by third-party services integrated with or linked from our platform. Accessing such services or content is entirely at the user’s discretion and constitutes acceptance of any data practices applicable to those third parties.

By using our platform and engaging with third-party tools, embedded content, or hyperlinks, you acknowledge that Vernewell Group is not responsible for the privacy, security, or data integrity of those external services and that any engagement or transaction is at your own risk.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Vernewell Group disclaims all warranties, express or implied, regarding the behavior or policies of third-party platforms or vendors featured, embedded, or accessible via Quantum Universum.

Article 11 – Contributor and Guest Information

When individuals contribute written content, participate in interviews or podcasts, or appear as guest speakers, their names, titles, images, and biographical references may be used for publication, promotion, and archival purposes. By submitting or agreeing to participate, contributors grant Vernewell Group a non-exclusive, perpetual, global, royalty-free right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute such materials in any media.

Contributors and guests are solely responsible for ensuring they have the necessary rights, permissions, and authority to share any materials or data associated with their contribution. Vernewell Group shall not be held liable for any legal claims or disputes arising from unauthorized use, copyright infringement, or defamation claims related to such content.

By submitting contributions or participating in any public-facing engagement, contributors agree to indemnify and hold harmless Vernewell Group, its affiliates, and representatives from any liability, damages, or legal proceedings brought by third parties in connection with their submissions or statements. This includes, but is not limited to, claims related to intellectual property rights, personal data, misrepresentation, or breach of confidentiality.

Vernewell Group reserves the right to edit, archive, publish, or remove submitted content at its sole discretion and without notice, where deemed necessary for legal, editorial, or operational reasons.

Article 12 – Amendments to the Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated or amended at any time. The latest version will always be made publicly available on the Quantum Universum website. Continued use of the platform shall be deemed as acceptance of any modifications.

Article 13 – Contact

Vernewell Group – Legal Affairs
Email: legal@vernewellgroup.com
Mailing Address: 16192 Coastal Highway, Lewes, Delaware 19958, County of Sussex, USA

Article 14 – Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States of America. Any dispute arising under or in connection with this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Sussex County, Delaware, without prejudice to any mandatory rights under applicable data protection law.