1. Introduction
Software Sculptor ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services (collectively, the "Service").
By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
- Account credentials and authentication data
- Project information and communications related to our consulting services
- Payment and billing information (processed through secure third-party payment processors)
- Content you create or upload through our Service
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you use our Service, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- Device information (browser type, operating system, device identifiers)
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent, links clicked, search queries)
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our Service
- To process transactions and manage your account
- To communicate with you about our services, updates, and support
- To personalize your experience and deliver relevant content
- To analyze usage patterns and improve our Service
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
4.1 Service Providers
We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as: hosting, payment processing, analytics, email delivery, and customer support. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it solely for the purposes we specify.
4.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or if we believe such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
4.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
4.4 With Your Consent
We may share your information with your explicit consent or at your direction.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. Please notify us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized access to your account.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your interactions with our Service. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may limit certain functionality.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out: Opt-out of certain data processing activities, such as marketing communications
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, please contact us at joe@derivativegenius.com.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Service, you consent to such transfers.
10. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Software Sculptor
Email: joe@derivativegenius.com
Website: software-sculptor.com