A. INTRODUCTION
This is the Privacy Statement and Policy (“Privacy Policy”) for Acktinos, LLC (“Acktinos”). This Privacy Policy was last updated in June 2020.
Acktinos understands that your privacy is important; hence, Acktinos is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information you provide or as you access and use materials, apps or products on Acktinos.com (“the website”), including subscription from the website. Acktinos does not take responsibility for privacy practices of any third party sites to which we link. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any such sites before you submit information there. This policy explains what personal data we collect from you, how we collect the data, and how we use it. It also explains how the website uses cookies in the collection of data.
Your Accepting of this Privacy Policy
Please read this privacy policy carefully. By browsing our website and expressly consenting where required (for instance, when submitting your application or submitting your data when subscribing for products), you agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.
B. COMPLIANCE WITH PRIVACY LAWS AND REGULATIONS
Acktinos strictly adheres to all privacy laws and regulations that cover it, including but not limited to the GDPR. Acktinos may, in its discretion, amend this Privacy Policy from time to time. To ensure you are able to remain informed about the information we collect and how we use it, material changes to our policy will be reflected here. Acktinos complies with all applicable privacy laws and regulations. Acktinos may be compelled to surrender personal user or customer information to legal authorities if presented with a court subpoena or similar legal or administrative order, or as required or permitted by the laws, rules and regulations of any nation, state or other applicable jurisdiction. Also, in the event of a violation of the terms and conditions of use of the Site or a violation of any restrictions on use of materials provided in or through the Site, we may disclose personal user information to our affected business partners or legal authorities.
C. PROCESSING PERSONAL DATA
WHO is responsible for the processing of your personal data?
The controller of your personal data is Acktinos, LLC with its registered office at 501 Congress Avenue, Suite 150-231, Austin, Texas, 78701. Registered in the State of Texas in the United States of America.
WHAT personal data we collect, WHEN, for WHAT PURPOSE, and HOW LONG do we process it
Acktinos collects information from you when you create your account for the website, request copies of publication, subscribe for email newsletters and press releases, subscribe for our products, seek additional information regarding our services or employment opportunities, databases, or register for any of our events.
Personal information that we collect includes: names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, demographic information. We process behavioral data regarding your visits on the website (with use of cookies) for statistical and analytical purposes on the legal basis of the legitimate interests pursued by the controller (Acktinos). We erase such data when you object to such processing which you can always do by sending us a message to support@acktinos.com
We also process your data on your request, on the legal basis of your consent, as described below.
1) Downloading content
We usually put up promotional content for our products and services on the website, if you want to download some promotional/subscription content from our website, you need to provide us with your e-mail address. Depending on the topic of the content you are requesting, we can also ask you for some additional information, but providing it is always optional.
In our usual manner to keep in touch with our content viewers, we process your data to send you the content you requested and a follow up message (or in some campaigns a series of messages) regarding the content’s topic. You can request earlier erasure of your data anytime by sending us a message to support@acktinos.com or by clicking a link that’s placed in a footer of every automated email you get from us.
2) Newsletter
On our website, if you fill the newsletter request, we would collect your e-mail address and we use your data only for this particular purpose of sending you our newsletter. Our newsletter is created in mind with needs of CTOs, product managers, software engineers, and digital business owners. It contains information about technology and software development, and any other content or services we create.
We process your data as long as you don’t let us know that you don’t want to receive our newsletter anymore. You can unsubscribe anytime by sending us a message to support@acktinos.com or by clicking a link that’s placed in a footer of every automated email you get from us.
3) Contact form / Estimate your project form
If you use our contact forms, we collect your name and e-mail address and phone number is some cases. We store your data along with the message you sent us, and information about the type of your project, in case you provided it.
We process your data to contact you regarding your inquiry, and if our cooperation continues, to provide you with our services. Your data is stored in our database of potential clients for 3 years. You can request its erasure anytime by sending us a message to support@acktinos.com.
4) Applying for a position in Acktinos
If you want to apply for position in Acktinos, you can fill a form providing your first and last name, e-mail address, phone (optional), describing your experience (optional), upload your resume, and answer some questions regarding your application.
Your data is processed for the purpose and the period of the recruitment process for the position you applied for. If you agreed that we process your data also for the purpose of future recruitment processes, your data is stored in our recruitment database for 3 years or longer if there is a legal bases to store it for a longer period. You can request its erasure anytime by sending us a message to support@acktinos.com.
It is important to note that Acktinos will process your personal information when there is a legal obligation to do so. This includes anti-fraud and anti-money laundering measures as well as tax and social security requirements.
We will not sell, share, or rent or otherwise make available your personal information to other parties, except that we may disclose the information to third parties who perform services on our behalf and have a need to access the information in connection with those services. Any third parties will only process this information to the extent to which and within the limits that Acktinos itself is permitted to process that data. In addition, Acktinos may disclose your contact information in response to inquiries by bona-fide rights owners in connection with allegations of infringement of copyright or other proprietary rights arising from information that you have posted on the website or otherwise provided to Acktinos.
By using the website, submitting information through this site, or submitting personal information to Acktinos through other means you voluntarily consent to such international transfer and hosting of such information to those countries and parties.
D. PROTECTION OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA
We use a variety of technical and organizational security measures, including encryption, to maintain the safety of your personal data. Your personal data is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to these systems.
YOUR RIGHTS related to your personal data
You have the following rights to requests these information from us at any time:
- To access your personal data
- Erase your personal data
- Rectify your personal data
- Restrict the processing of your personal data
- Data portability of your personal data
You also have the right to object to the processing of your personal data on grounds relating to your particular situation, as well as opt-out from the use for direct marketing purposes. Where we have obtained your consent for the processing of your personal data, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. It will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. To perform your rights please contact us at support@acktinos.com
E. COOKIES AND OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
Acktinos may use cookies on this website and in our communications with you to keep track of your visit to our website and our communication with you. A “cookie” is a small amount of data sent from a web server to your browser and stored on your computer’s hard drive. Other tracking technologies work similarly to cookies and place a small amount of data on your devices to monitor your website activity to allow us to collect information about how you use our website and our services. With most Internet browsers, you can erase cookies from your computer hard drive, block all cookies, or receive a warning before a cookie is stored on your computer. Please refer to your browser instructions or you can visit https://www.aboutcookies.org/, which will give you more information. Once you have given your consent to use cookies we shall store a cookie on your computer or device to remember this for next time. If you wish to withdraw consent at any time you will need to delete our cookies using your web browsers settings. Please be advised that certain sections or functionalities of the Site may be inaccessible to you if your browser does not accept cookies.
Concerning cookies, we use the following types of cookies:
“persistent cookies” to improve your experience when using the website.
“session cookies” to enable your use of our Site and to remember your settings. Session cookies are deleted automatically at the end of your visit.
“web analytics cookies” These cookies are used by us or third-party providers to analyze how the Site and our services are used, including the following types:
Google Analytics. This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses “cookies” to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google uses this information to evaluate your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. By using this website and accepting the use of the cookies, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above. To find out more about Google Analytics, Google’s privacy policy and opting out of its cookies please visit: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Adobe Analytics. This website uses Adobe Analytics, a web analytics and marketing service provided by Adobe Systems Incorporated (“Adobe”). Adobe uses HTTP “cookies” and similar technologies to collect information to measure and understand how users use this website. This includes user activity tracking on this website, including pages visited and links clicked. Acktinos does this to provide you with experiences and marketing messages based on your likely interests. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Adobe. Adobe may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Adobe’s behalf. Adobe will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Adobe. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser. However, please note that if you do opt-out you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. To find out more about Adobe Analytics, Adobe’s privacy policy and opting out of its cookies please visit: https://www.adobe.com/privacy/opt-out.html#customeruse
Mixmax: Acktinos includes a web application called mixmax in a majority of the HTML email messages we send. Acktinos uses mixmax, alone or in conjunction, with cookies to compile information about your usage of Acktinos websites and interaction with emails from Acktinos. We use the application to determine whether or not an email has been received, opened, or when an URL has been clicked inside of an email that directs you to one of Acktinos’ websites. Mixmax does not collect your personal information, however the information compiled by mixmax simply informs Acktinos if an email has been sent and opened.
F. SECURITY PROCESSES
Acktinos has in place appropriate technological and operational security processes designed to protect personally identifiable information from loss, misuse, alteration or destruction. Only authorized employees and contractors will have access to any data provided by you, and that access is limited by need. Each employee or contractor having personally identifiable information is obligated to maintain its confidentiality. Although we take steps that are generally accepted as industry standard to protect your personally identifiable information will not become accessible to unauthorized persons and Acktinos cannot be responsible for any actions resulting from a breach of security when information is supplied over the Internet or any public computer network.
G. LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES
This website contains links to other web sites not operated by Acktinos. Acktinos is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of any non-Acktinos web sites to which we link from the website. We are not responsible for the protection and privacy of any information you provide whilst visiting other websites and sites not governed by our Privacy Policy. We cannot control the content or security of such websites. We cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage incurred by a user as a result of visiting such websites. No links are intended to be, nor should be construed as, an endorsement of any kind by us of that other website.
H. CHILDREN
Acktinos understands the importance of protecting children’s privacy, particularly in their online interactions. This website is not designed for and does not internationally target or solicit to children 18 years of age and younger.
CONTACT US
For further questions you may contact the appropriate data protection point of contact:
Data Protection Office and Officer
Acktinos, LLC
501 Congress Avenue
Suite 150-231, Austin,
Texas, 78701
Acktinos LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetics, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
