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Privacy Policy and legal details for Design Bureau of Robotic Systems, covering data collection, usage, and user rights for global users.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 22, 2025

This Privacy Policy outlines how Design Bureau of Robotic Systems LLC (“DBRS,” “We,” “Us,” or “Our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our website (accessible at https://kb-rs.com) or related services (“Service”). By using our Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

Capitalized terms have specific meanings defined below, applicable in both singular and plural forms.

Definitions

  • Company: Design Bureau of Robotic Systems LLC, based in Russia.
  • Service: The website accessible at https://kb-rs.com, including pages for LENZ Encoders, LENZ Motors, and Open-Source Tools.
  • Personal Data: Information relating to an identified or identifiable individual (e.g., name, email, phone number).
  • Usage Data: Automatically collected data (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited, visit duration).
  • Cookies: Small files stored on your device to track activity and enhance user experience.
  • Device: Any device accessing the Service (e.g., computer, smartphone, tablet).
  • You: The individual or entity using the Service.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

We may collect:

  • Email address
  • First and last name
  • Phone number
  • Address (city, state, country, postal code)
Usage Data

Automatically collected data includes:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited, visit time, and duration
  • Device identifiers and diagnostic data

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience:

  • Necessary Cookies: Enable core website functionality (e.g., user authentication).
  • Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., language settings).
  • Session Cookies: Temporary, deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period.

You can disable cookies via your browser settings, but this may limit Service functionality.

Use of Your Personal Data

We use your data to:

  • Provide and maintain the Service
  • Respond to inquiries or requests
  • Send updates or information about our products (e.g., LENZ Encoders, LENZ Motors) with your consent
  • Analyze usage to improve our Service
  • Comply with legal obligations

Sharing Your Personal Data

We may share your data:

  • With service providers for website analytics or hosting
  • During business transfers (e.g., mergers, acquisitions)
  • With your consent for other purposes
  • As required by law or to protect our rights

Retention of Your Personal Data

We retain Personal Data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined or to comply with legal obligations. Usage Data is retained for shorter periods for internal analysis, unless required for security or legal compliance.

Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your data is processed at our offices in Russia and may be transferred to other jurisdictions. We ensure secure handling compliant with this Privacy Policy. For Russian users, data is stored on servers in Russia per Federal Law No. 152-FZ.

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

We may disclose your data:

  • During business transactions (e.g., mergers), with prior notice
  • If required by law or valid legal requests
  • To protect DBRS’s rights, safety, or property

Security of Your Personal Data

We use commercially reasonable measures to secure your data, but no online transmission or storage is 100% secure. We strive to protect your Personal Data but cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Data Protection Rights

GDPR (European Users)

You have the right to:

  • Access your Personal Data
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request data erasure
  • Restrict or object to data processing
  • Request data portability

CCPA (California Users)

You have the right to:

  • Know the categories and specific pieces of Personal Data collected
  • Request deletion of your Personal Data
  • Opt out of data sales (DBRS does not sell data)

Russia (Federal Law No. 152-FZ)

Russian users’ data is stored in Russia and not transferred abroad. You have rights to access, correct, or delete your data.

To exercise these rights, contact us. We respond within one month.

Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for users under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16. If we learn such data was collected, we will remove it promptly.

Our Service may link to third-party sites (e.g., https://github.com/lenzencoders). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before sharing data.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy, notifying you via email or a website notice. Changes are effective when posted, with the “Last updated” date updated.

Contact Us

For questions or to exercise your rights, contact us: