Legal - Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to SquaredR ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website squaredr.tech (the "Site") and use our services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

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

• Fill out a contact form on our Site
• Subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list
• Request information about our services
• Communicate with us via email or phone
• Enter into a service agreement with us

This personal information may include:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Company name and position
• Project requirements and budget information
• Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

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

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Device information (screen resolution, device type)

We collect this information using cookies and similar tracking technologies. See Section 6 for more details about cookies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide services: Process your inquiries, respond to your requests, and deliver the services you have requested
• Pricing personalization: Use your geographic location (based on IP address) to display region-appropriate pricing in local currencies that reflect local market conditions and purchasing power parity
• Communication: Send you information about our services, project updates, invoices, and respond to your communications
• Marketing: Send promotional emails, newsletters, and service updates (you can opt-out at any time)
• Improve our services: Analyze usage patterns to improve our Site, services, and user experience
• Legal compliance: Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies
• Security: Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and illegal activities

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the data collected and the context:

• Consent: You have given us explicit consent to process your information (e.g., newsletter subscription)
• Contract: Processing is necessary for a contract we have with you (e.g., providing services)
• Legitimate interests: We have a legitimate business interest (e.g., improving our services, fraud prevention)
• Legal obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with the law

5. How We Share Your Information

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

• Service providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our Site and providing services (e.g., email service providers, hosting providers, analytics services). These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are prohibited from using your information for any other purpose.
• Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect our legal rights
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (your information would be transferred as part of the business)
• With your consent: We may share information with third parties when you have given us explicit permission to do so

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our Site
• Improve Site performance and user experience
• Track marketing campaign effectiveness

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Functional cookies: Remember your preferences and personalize your experience
• Marketing cookies: Track advertising effectiveness and deliver relevant ads

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

7. Third-Party Services

Our Site may use third-party services that collect information independently:

• Google Analytics: Web analytics service to track and report website traffic.Google Privacy Policy
• Email service providers: For sending newsletters and transactional emails
• Hosting providers: For website hosting and infrastructure

These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

8. 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 (SSL/TLS)
• Secure server infrastructure
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security assessments
• Employee confidentiality agreements

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

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specifically:

• Contact inquiries: Retained for up to 2 years after the last communication
• Client project data: Retained for up to 7 years for accounting and legal purposes
• Marketing communications: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Website analytics: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely

10. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Right to access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal information ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restriction: Request that we limit the processing of your information
• Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to object: Object to processing of your information for marketing purposes
• Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
• Right to lodge a complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at mail@ravi-ranjan.in. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information when it is transferred internationally, including:

• Standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission
• Ensuring third-party providers have adequate data protection measures
• Compliance with applicable data transfer regulations

12. Children's Privacy

Our Site and 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 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

13. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals, as there is no industry standard for compliance.

14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

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

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Right to delete personal information held by businesses
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at mail@ravi-ranjan.in.

15. 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 Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• Sending an email notification (for significant changes)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

16. Contact Us

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

We will respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days.