Privacy Policy | AppFlare

1. Introduction

AppFlare ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or engage with us in any way.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Services, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access our website or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

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

Fill out a contact form or request a quote
Apply for a job or internship
Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
Enter into a contract for our services
Communicate with us via email, phone, or other channels

This information may include:

Name and job title
Email address and phone number
Company name and address
Project requirements and budget information
Resume, portfolio, and professional history (for job applicants)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

IP address and geographic location
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Referring website or source
Device information (for mobile visitors)

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These include:

Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Provide Services: To deliver the software development services you request
Communicate: To respond to inquiries, provide project updates, and send relevant information
Improve: To analyze usage patterns and improve our website and services
Marketing: To send promotional materials (with your consent) about our services
Hiring: To evaluate job applications and manage the recruitment process
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
Security: To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and other security threats

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as:

Web hosting and cloud infrastructure providers
Email and communication platforms
Analytics and marketing tools
Payment processors

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the specific services they provide to us.

4.2 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, government agencies).

4.4 Protection of Rights

We may disclose information when we believe it is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, or situations involving potential threats to safety.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS) and at rest
Access controls and authentication mechanisms
Regular security assessments and monitoring
Employee training on data protection practices
Secure development practices for our software projects

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.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

Client Data: For the duration of our business relationship and as required for legal, accounting, or reporting purposes
Contact Inquiries: For up to 2 years after your last interaction with us
Job Applications: For up to 2 years, unless you request earlier deletion
Analytics Data: Typically aggregated and anonymized after 26 months

7. Your Privacy Rights

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

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 12.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We take appropriate measures to ensure that your information receives an adequate level of protection, including:

Standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities
Data processing agreements with our service providers
Compliance with applicable data protection frameworks

9. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
Sending an email notification for significant changes (if we have your email)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@appflare.in
Website: Contact Form

We will respond to your request within 30 days.

13. Additional Information for Specific Jurisdictions

13.1 European Economic Area (EEA) Residents

If you are located in the EEA, we process your personal data based on the following legal bases:

Performance of a contract (providing our services)
Legitimate interests (improving our services, marketing)
Consent (where required, such as for marketing communications)
Legal obligations (compliance with applicable laws)

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

13.2 California Residents

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have additional rights, including:

Right to know what personal information is collected and how it's used
Right to delete personal information
Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights