Privacy Policy for The Manifest

Effective Date: September 1, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Manifest (https://www.the-manifest.com). We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable French data protection laws.

2. Who We Are

The Manifest is composed of:

  • Manifest Labs: a non-profit focused on fostering collaboration among governments, industries, and labor organizations.

  • Manifest Forge: an incubator supporting startups in the humanoid robotics value chain.

  • Manifest Ventures: a venture capital firm investing in early-stage companies in the humanoid ecosystem.

Each entity operates under The Manifest brand and may process your data independently or jointly depending on your interaction.

3. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Identification Data: name, email address, phone number

  • Professional Data: job title, company, industry

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, cookies

  • Communication Data: messages or inquiries submitted via contact forms or email

4. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data through:

  • Our website (forms, cookies, analytics tools)

  • Email correspondence

  • Event registration and participation

  • Surveys and research initiatives

  • Newsletter subscriptions

5. Why We Process Your Data

We process your data for the following lawful purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries or requests

  • To provide updates and newsletters (with your consent)

  • To conduct research and engage stakeholders

  • To improve our website and services

  • To ensure compliance with legal obligations

6. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal bases:

  • Your consent (e.g., newsletter subscriptions)

  • Legitimate interests (e.g., improving user experience, promoting our mission)

  • Performance of a contract (e.g., participation in incubation programs)

  • Legal obligations

7. Sharing of Data

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:

  • Internal teams within The Manifest network

  • Service providers (email marketing)

  • Legal or regulatory bodies if required

All third parties are contractually bound to ensure adequate protection of your data.

8. International Data Transfers

Data may be stored or processed outside the EU. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated above or to comply with legal requirements. You may request deletion of your data at any time.

10. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Rectify incorrect or incomplete data

  • Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

11. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance site functionality and analyze traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or via our website's cookie consent banner.

12. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure storage, and access controls.

13. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this policy or your data: hello@the-manifest.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the CNIL (Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés) at www.cnil.fr.