Privacy Policy

In this Privacy Policy (the “Policy”), Espressif Systems (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Espressif”, “we”, “us” or “our”) provide information about how we collect, use, store, process and transfer personal data.

For purposes of this Policy, “personal data” means any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual, including information that may identify an individual directly or indirectly, such as a name, identification number, location data, online identifier, or factors specific to the physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that individual.

Scope

This Policy applies only to personal data collected through this Microsoft Form. It does not apply to data collected or processed through other Espressif products, services or channels that are governed by separate privacy policies.

What Personal Data Is Collected by This Form?

When you submit this Form to express your interest in participating in the ESP-Mosaico Early Creator Programme, you may be asked to provide personal information such as your name, email address, country or region, social media or content platform information, and other information relevant to your participation in the Programme.

The specific information requested will depend on the requirements of the Programme. Only fields marked as mandatory are required.

Purpose for Collection

We may collect and process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Reviewing and evaluating applications for participation in the ESP-Mosaico Early Creator Programme;
  • Contacting selected participants and communicating with them regarding their participation in the Programme;
  • Arranging the distribution and delivery of ESP-Mosaico units or other Programme-related materials;
  • Supporting participants during the Programme and communicating relevant Programme updates, requirements, and activities;
  • Evaluating and improving the Programme and understanding participant engagement and feedback; and
  • Exploring potential collaboration or business opportunities with participants, where relevant.

Lawful Basis for Processing Personal Data

We process your personal data for the purposes described in this Policy based on one or more of the following legal grounds, as applicable.

Your Consent or Request

With your consent or at your request, we collect and process your personal data within the scope of that consent or request. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us. Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.

Legitimate Interests

We may process your personal data where necessary for our legitimate interests, including organizing and supporting events and programs, responding to your requests, providing relevant services or benefits, exploring potential business opportunities, operating our business, and protecting the security of our systems and users.

Compliance with Legal Obligations

We may process your personal data where necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal proceedings or enforceable governmental requests.

Where We Store and Process Data

The personal data collected through this Form may be stored and processed through Microsoft cloud services and Espressif’s internal systems.

Such data may be accessed and processed by authorized personnel of Espressif Systems (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries, as well as service providers acting on our behalf, where necessary for the purposes described in this Policy. This may involve the transfer and processing of personal data across different countries or regions. Where required by applicable law, we will take appropriate measures to protect such data.

Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy, comply with applicable legal or regulatory requirements, resolve disputes, and protect our legitimate interests.

You may request the deletion of your personal data by contacting legal@espressif.com. Subject to applicable legal requirements and any lawful grounds for continued retention, we will process your request within a reasonable period.

Data Related to Minors

Espressif does not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18 years of age through this Form. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a minor without appropriate authorization, we will take reasonable steps to delete it in accordance with applicable law.

Privacy Principles

Espressif processes personal data in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws and observes the following principles:

  • Lawfulness, fairness and transparency: We process personal data lawfully, fairly and transparently, and provide information about the purposes for which it is collected and used.
  • Purpose limitation: We collect and process personal data for specified and legitimate purposes. Where required, we will provide additional notice if those purposes materially change.
  • Data minimization: We seek to collect personal data that is adequate, relevant and reasonably necessary for the applicable purposes.
  • Accuracy: We take reasonable measures to maintain the accuracy of the personal data we process. You may contact us if you believe that your personal data is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • Storage limitation: We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the applicable purposes or as required by law.
  • Integrity and confidentiality: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration or deletion. These measures are adapted according to the nature of the data and the risks associated with its processing.

Individual Rights

Depending on the laws applicable to you, you may have certain rights in relation to your personal data. Espressif acts as a controller of the personal data collected through this Form. You may contact us at legal@espressif.com to exercise any applicable rights, including:

  • Requesting access to the personal data we process about you;
  • Requesting correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data;
  • Objecting to certain processing of your personal data;
  • Requesting deletion of your personal data;
  • Requesting restriction of the processing of your personal data;
  • Requesting a copy of personal data you provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format;
  • Withdrawing your consent, where processing is based on your consent; and
  • Lodging a complaint with a competent data protection authority.

These rights may be subject to conditions, limitations and exceptions under applicable law. We may also need to verify your identity before processing your request.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, activities or applicable legal requirements. Where appropriate, the updated Policy will be made available through this Form or otherwise communicated to participants.

Privacy Contact

If you have any questions, complaints or requests regarding your personal data or this Policy, please contact us at legal@espressif.com.