Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Bridgetech Studios ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

By accessing or using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

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

• Fill out contact forms on our website
• Request a consultation or quote
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Engage our services
• Communicate with us via email or phone

This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Company name and business information
• Project requirements and specifications
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing actions, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Operating system and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Clickstream data

3. How We Use Your Information

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

• Providing, maintaining, and improving our services
• Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
• Processing transactions and sending related information
• Sending you technical notices, updates, and administrative messages
• Communicating with you about products, services, and events
• Monitoring and analyzing trends, usage, and activities
• Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues and security threats
• Complying with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business (e.g., hosting providers, payment processors)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction
• With Your Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security 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 procedures
• Secure backup and disaster recovery procedures

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

We may use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Preference Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Bridgetech Studios. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• 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
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
• Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

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 you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• The right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, we transfer the data to the United States and process it there.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. 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 for any changes. Your continued use of our services after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: