Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

ASTUS Technologies ("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 visit our website, use our services, or interact with us.

By accessing or using our services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access our website or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
• Resume, work history, and professional qualifications
• Company name and job title
• Payment and billing information
• Social media profiles and professional references

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and device identifiers
• Browser type and operating system
• Pages viewed and links clicked
• Date, time, and duration of your visit
• Referring website or source

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing data engineering, analytics, and consulting services
• Delivering data solutions and project implementations
• Processing payments and managing accounts
• Communicating about our services, updates, and insights
• Improving our website and services
• Complying with legal obligations
• Protecting against fraud and unauthorized access

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Clients: We share project-related information with clients as part of our data services engagements
• Service Providers: We use third-party vendors for payment processing, cloud infrastructure, and other services
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Personalize content and advertisements
• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Regular security assessments and audits
• Employee training on data protection
• SOC 2 Type II certified processes

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@astustech.com.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy
• Comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements
• Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

Client and project information is typically retained for 7 years after project completion for compliance purposes, unless you request earlier deletion where legally permitted.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: