Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2025-04-01

Emergent Coast Technologies, Inc. ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to safeguarding the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices for collecting, using, sharing, and protecting your personal information in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. By accessing or using our website or services, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described herein.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information through direct interactions with you and automatically through your use of our services.

Information You Provide: We gather data such as your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details when you create an account, complete a form, or communicate with us.

Automatically Collected Information: We collect technical data, including your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior, using cookies and similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal information to deliver, maintain, and enhance our services, as well as to meet legal and operational requirements. Specifically, we use your information to:

  • Provide and improve our services and website functionality.
  • Process and fulfill your requests or transactions.
  • Communicate with you, including sending service updates, newsletters, and promotional materials.
  • Analyze usage trends to enhance user experience.
  • Detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, security threats, or technical issues.
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or disclose your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your information under the following conditions:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party partners who assist us in operating our website, delivering services, or performing business functions (e.g., hosting, data analytics, customer support).
  • Legal Obligations: With law enforcement, regulatory authorities, or other entities when required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
  • With Consent: For additional purposes when you provide explicit permission.

4. Data Security

We employ reasonable and industry-standard measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or loss. These safeguards include:

  • Encryption of sensitive data during transmission and storage.
  • Access controls and authentication mechanisms.
  • Regular security assessments and audits.

Despite these efforts, no online transmission or storage method is entirely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You may have certain rights regarding your personal information, depending on your jurisdiction, including:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request updates to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: Request removal of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from promotional communications by following the instructions in our emails.
  • Restrict Processing: Limit how we process your data in specific situations.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 11.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We utilize cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, monitor usage, and deliver tailored content. You may adjust your cookie preferences via your browser settings, though disabling cookies may impact website functionality.

7. International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction, including the United States, where data protection laws may vary. We implement appropriate safeguards to ensure these transfers comply with applicable laws and that your data remains secure.

8. Retention of Personal Information

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal requirements. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize your data.

9. Compliance with Privacy Laws

We adhere to applicable privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited to:

  • The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents.

Our practices are designed to ensure your personal information is handled responsibly and in accordance with these standards.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may periodically update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal obligations. Material updates will be posted on our website with a revised effective date, and we encourage you to review this policy regularly.

11. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us.