Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Last updated: December 2024

Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Name and contact information (email, phone, address)
  • Company information and job title
  • Project requirements and business needs
  • Payment and billing information
  • Communication preferences

Technical Information

  • IP address and browser information
  • Website usage data and analytics
  • Cookies and tracking technologies
  • Device and operating system information

How We Use Your Information

Service Delivery

  • Project planning and execution
  • Communication and support
  • Billing and payment processing
  • Quality assurance and testing

Business Operations

  • Website improvement and analytics
  • Marketing and communications
  • Legal compliance and security
  • Research and development

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

  • With your explicit consent
  • To trusted service providers (hosting, payment processing)
  • When required by law or legal process
  • To protect our rights and prevent fraud

Data Security

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Encryption

SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission

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Access Control

Strict access controls and authentication

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Backup

Regular backups and disaster recovery

Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Data Rights

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Data portability
  • Restrict processing

How to Exercise Rights

Contact us at privacy@cascadecore.com

We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request.

Cookies & Tracking

Essential Cookies

Required for website functionality, security, and user authentication. These cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand website usage and improve user experience. You can opt out of these.

Marketing Cookies

Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness. Optional.

Data Retention

  • Project Data: Retained for 7 years after project completion for legal and warranty purposes
  • Communication Records: Kept for 3 years for support and quality assurance
  • Marketing Data: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
  • Website Analytics: Anonymized data retained for 2 years

International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your residence, including the United States. We ensure adequate protection through:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
  • Certification schemes and codes of conduct
  • Binding corporate rules where applicable

Children's Privacy

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

Policy Updates

We may update this privacy policy periodically. When we make significant changes:

  • We'll notify you via email (if you've provided one)
  • Post a notice on our website
  • Update the "Last updated" date at the top
  • Provide 30 days notice for material changes

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices:

General Inquiries

Email: privacy@cascadecore.com

Phone: +1 (555) CASCADE

Data Protection Officer

Email: dpo@cascadecore.com

Response time: Within 72 hours