Privacy Policy

Your Privacy Matters

We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Last Updated: January 2025
Our Principles

Privacy Principles

Core principles that guide our approach to privacy and data protection

Transparency

We clearly explain what data we collect and how we use it

Control

You have full control over your personal data and privacy settings

Security

We protect your data with enterprise-grade security measures

Minimal Collection

We only collect data that is necessary to provide our services

Information We Collect

Types of information we collect and how we collect it

Account Information

Information you provide when creating an account

  • Name and email address
  • Company name and job title
  • Password (encrypted)
  • Profile picture (optional)
  • Phone number (optional)

Usage Information

Information about how you use our services

  • Login times and frequency
  • Features and pages accessed
  • Actions performed within the application
  • Search queries and filters used
  • Integration and API usage

Technical Information

Automatically collected technical data

  • IP address and geographic location
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system and device type
  • Referring website
  • Cookies and similar technologies

Communication Information

Information from your interactions with us

  • Support tickets and correspondence
  • Feedback and survey responses
  • Email communications
  • Chat conversations
  • Phone call recordings (with consent)

How We Use Your Information

Purposes for which we use your personal information

Service Delivery

To provide, maintain, and improve our services

  • Process your transactions and requests
  • Authenticate your identity and prevent fraud
  • Provide customer support
  • Send service-related notifications
  • Maintain and optimize service performance

Communication

To communicate with you about our services

  • Respond to your inquiries and requests
  • Send important updates and announcements
  • Provide technical support
  • Request feedback on our services
  • Send marketing communications (with consent)

Analytics & Improvement

To understand usage and improve our services

  • Analyze usage patterns and trends
  • Conduct research and development
  • Test new features and improvements
  • Monitor and analyze service performance
  • Generate aggregated statistics

Legal Compliance

To comply with legal obligations

  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Respond to legal requests and processes
  • Protect our rights and property
  • Prevent fraud and security threats
  • Enforce our terms and policies

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We only share it in limited circumstances:

Service Providers

We share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our services

  • Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers
  • Payment processing services
  • Email and communication platforms
  • Analytics and monitoring tools
  • Customer support software

All service providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred

  • Merger with another company
  • Acquisition by another company
  • Sale of company assets
  • Bankruptcy or similar proceeding

You will be notified of any such transfer and any choices you may have

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to protect rights and safety

  • Court orders and legal processes
  • Law enforcement requests
  • Protection of our legal rights
  • Prevention of fraud or security threats
  • Emergency situations involving safety

We will notify you of such requests unless prohibited by law

With Your Consent

We may share information for other purposes with your explicit consent

  • Integration with third-party services
  • Sharing with business partners
  • Public testimonials or case studies
  • Research and development partnerships

You can withdraw consent at any time

Data Retention

How long we keep your information

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Category

Account Data

Retention Period

For the duration of your account plus 90 days after deletion

Reason

To provide services and allow account recovery

Category

Usage Logs

Retention Period

12 months from the date of collection

Reason

For security monitoring and service improvement

Category

Backup Data

Retention Period

30 days in rotating backup cycles

Reason

For disaster recovery and business continuity

Category

Marketing Data

Retention Period

Until you opt out or 2 years of inactivity

Reason

To provide relevant marketing communications

Category

Legal Records

Retention Period

As required by applicable law (typically 7 years)

Reason

To comply with legal and regulatory requirements

Your Privacy Rights

You have control over your personal information

Access Your Data

Request a copy of all personal information we hold about you

How to: Contact us at privacy@yourcompany.com or use the data export feature in your account settings

Correct Your Data

Update or correct any inaccurate personal information

How to: Update information directly in your account settings or contact support

Delete Your Data

Request deletion of your personal information (right to be forgotten)

How to: Use the account deletion feature or contact us to request deletion

Export Your Data

Download your data in a portable format (data portability)

How to: Use the data export feature in your account settings

Opt Out of Marketing

Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

How to: Click unsubscribe in any marketing email or update preferences in your account

Object to Processing

Object to certain types of data processing

How to: Contact us to discuss your specific concerns and objections

Withdraw Consent

Withdraw consent for any consent-based processing

How to: Update your consent preferences in account settings or contact us

Lodge a Complaint

File a complaint with a supervisory authority

How to: Contact your local data protection authority (contact details available online)

Cookies & Tracking

How we use cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content.

Essential Cookies

Required

Required for the website to function properly

  • Authentication and security cookies
  • Session management
  • Load balancing
  • Security features

Functional Cookies

Optional

Enable enhanced functionality and personalization

  • Language preferences
  • Theme settings
  • Recently viewed items
  • Form auto-fill data

Analytics Cookies

Optional

Help us understand how visitors use our website

  • Page views and navigation paths
  • Time spent on pages
  • Click patterns
  • Error reports

Marketing Cookies

Optional

Used to deliver relevant advertisements

  • Ad targeting
  • Campaign effectiveness
  • Conversion tracking
  • Retargeting

Data Security

How we protect your information

End-to-end encryption for data in transit (TLS 1.3)

Encryption at rest using AES-256

Regular security audits and penetration testing

Multi-factor authentication options

Role-based access controls

Automated backup and disaster recovery

24/7 security monitoring and incident response

Employee security training and background checks

Secure development practices and code reviews

Regular vulnerability scanning and patching

International Data Transfers

How we handle cross-border data transfers

We operate globally and may transfer your data to countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

Standard Contractual Clauses

EU-approved contracts for international data transfers

Privacy Shield Frameworks

Compliance with applicable privacy shield agreements

Data Processing Agreements

Contractual obligations with all data processors

Local Data Storage

Option to store data in specific geographic regions

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Email notification to registered users
  • Prominent notice on our website
  • In-app notification
  • 30 days advance notice before changes take effect

Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

Contact Us

Privacy Questions?

Contact our privacy team for any questions or concerns about your data

Email

privacy@yourcompany.com

We respond within 48 hours

Data Protection Officer

dpo@yourcompany.com

For privacy and data protection inquiries

Mailing Address

Privacy Team, Your Company Inc., 123 Privacy Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

For formal requests and legal notices

Take Control

Manage Your Privacy

Access your privacy settings and control how your data is used