Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

ChronoCoder ("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 chronocoder.dev and use our services.

This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable privacy laws worldwide.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Professional information (company, job title, project requirements)
• Communication records (messages, inquiries, support requests)
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Device information and operating system
• Website usage data and analytics
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Providing and improving our blockchain development services
• Responding to inquiries and providing customer support
• Processing payments and managing contracts
• Sending important updates about our services
• Analyzing website usage to improve user experience
• Complying with legal obligations and protecting our rights

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under GDPR, we process your data based on:

• Consent: When you voluntarily provide information through forms
• Contract: To fulfill our service agreements with you
• Legitimate Interest: For business operations and website improvement
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist in our operations
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers or acquisitions
• Consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing

6. Your Rights

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

6.1 GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

6.2 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Employee training on data protection

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Specific retention periods vary based on the type of information and applicable legal requirements.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:

• Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
• Standard contractual clauses
• Binding corporate rules
• Your explicit consent

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. 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 such information promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the “Last updated” date. Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

13. Supervisory Authority

If you are located in the EU and believe we have not addressed your concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.