Our Services and Privacy Approach
Athena Ventura Website
1. Contact Information
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Website
Information You Provide Directly
- Account Information: Name, email address, company name
- Communication Data: Messages you send us, support requests, feedback
- Profile Information: Any additional information you choose to add to your profile
Information We Collect Automatically
- Usage Data: How you interact with our website and platform, features used, time spent
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
- Analytics Data: We use third-party analytics tools to collect information including:
- Page views and clicks
- User journey and behavior patterns
- Performance metrics
- Session recordings (when enabled)
2.2 Third-Party Information (Website Only)
- Integration Data: If you connect third-party services to our platform
- Social Login: Information from social media platforms if you use social login
3. How We Use Your Information
3.1 Website Usage
This section applies to our website and online services.
Service Provision
- Creating and managing your account
- Providing access to our SaaS platform
- Managing subscriptions and receiving payment confirmations from Stripe
- Providing customer support
- Sending transactional emails (account updates, receipts, security alerts)
Analytics and Improvement
- Product Analytics: We use third-party analytics tools to analyze user behavior and improve our Services
- Understanding how our website and platform are used
- Identifying and fixing technical issues
- Developing new features and improvements
3.2 Legal and Security
- Complying with legal obligations
- Protecting against fraud and security threats
- Enforcing our Terms of Service
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For EU residents, our legal basis for processing includes:
- Contract: Processing necessary to provide our Services (including Athena Ventura licensing)
- Consent: For marketing communications and certain analytics
- Legitimate Interest: For improving our Services, security, business operations, and Athena Ventura performance
- Legal Obligation: For compliance with laws and regulations
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
- Encryption in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls and authentication
- Employee training on data protection
- Incident response procedures
Third-Party Security: Our service providers maintain enterprise-grade security certifications and offer enhanced compliance options where required.
7. Data Retention
7.1 Website Data
- Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for legitimate business purposes.
- Analytics Data: Typically retained for 2 years for product improvement.
- Marketing Data: Until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent.
- Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer for legal compliance.
- Payment Data: Handled entirely by Stripe — refer to their retention policies.
7.2 Your Deletion Rights
- Website Data: You can request deletion of your website and account data (subject to legal requirements).
8. International Data Transfers
8.1 Website
Our servers are located in India.
- Analytics Providers: We rely on our analytics partners to handle data hosting for appropriate regional requirements.
- Email Marketing Providers: We rely on our email third party service providers to handle data hosting for appropriate regional requirements.
- Stripe: Processes payments globally with appropriate data protection safeguards.
We ensure adequate protection through Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable.
9. Your Rights
9.1 Rights for All Users
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
- Payment Data: For payment-related data requests, contact Stripe directly.
9.2 Website Specific Rights
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications.
- Analytics Control: You may block cookies and trackers.
- Account Management: Update profile information and preferences.
9.3 EU Residents (GDPR Rights)
- Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
- Restriction: Limit how we process your data.
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interest.
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing.
9.4 California Residents (CCPA Rights)
- Right to know what personal information is collected.
- Right to delete personal information.
- Right to opt-out of sale (we do not sell personal data).
- Right to non-discrimination.
10. Marketing Communications and Consent
10.1 Email Marketing Consent
- We use third-party email marketing platforms for marketing emails.
- Marketing emails require explicit opt-in consent.
- You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in emails.
- Transactional emails are necessary for service provision.
10.2 Analytics Consent
- Website Analytics: We seek consent for non-essential analytics tracking.
- Cookie Consent: Required for tracking cookies on our website.
- Opt-out Options: Available for website analytics tracking.
11. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will:
- Post updates on our website.
- Send notification emails for material changes.
- Update the "Last Updated" date.
13. Supervisory Authority
EU residents have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have violated your privacy rights.