Privacy Policy

1. 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 information about our products or services
• Subscribe to our newsletters or communications
• Participate in surveys or feedback forms
• Apply for employment opportunities

This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Company name and job title
• Professional background and experience
• Project requirements and business needs
• Communication preferences

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns:

• IP address and geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring website or source
• Device information (screen size, device type)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our AI products and developer tools
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and send service-related communications
• Business Development: To understand your needs and develop customized solutions
• Marketing: To send you information about our products, services, and industry insights (with your consent)
• Analytics: To analyze website usage and improve user experience
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Security: To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and other security threats

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

• Website hosting and maintenance
• Email delivery and communication services
• Analytics and performance monitoring
• Customer relationship management
• Payment processing (if applicable)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to the same privacy protections.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against:

• Unauthorized access, use, or disclosure
• Accidental loss or destruction
• Malicious attacks and data breaches
• Alteration or corruption of data

Our security measures include encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Privacy Rights

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

General Rights

• Access: Request access to your personal information we hold
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
• Objection: Object to processing of your information for certain purposes
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing under certain circumstances

GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
• Right to be informed about data processing activities

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

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

• 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

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@samshodan.com.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website usage:

Types of Cookies

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (with consent)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless:

• A longer retention period is required by law
• You have consented to longer retention
• We need the information for legal claims or compliance

Typical retention periods:

• Contact inquiries: 3 years from last contact
• Marketing communications: Until you unsubscribe
• Website analytics: 26 months
• Legal documents: As required by applicable law

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information, including:

• Standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission
• Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
• Certification schemes and codes of conduct
• Binding corporate rules for intra-group transfers

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending email notifications for significant changes
• Providing prominent notice on our website

11. Contact Information

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

For EU residents, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have not addressed your concerns adequately.