Privacy Policy

Protecting your privacy is our highest priority.

At ByteTempest (“we”, “us”, or “our”), protecting your privacy is our highest priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and give you control over your personal information. We are committed to transparency, data minimization, and empowering you to manage your privacy choices.

1. Information We Collect

We only collect information essential to providing and improving our services.
Personal Data:

Name, email address, phone number, and address (only when necessary for service delivery or legal compliance).
Usage data (such as IP address, browser type, and site usage statistics) to improve our services and security.
Cookies and similar tracking technologies, only as required for site functionality and analytics. Non-essential cookies are only used with your explicit consent.

2. Our Principles for Protecting Your Data

Data Minimization: We collect only what is strictly necessary for the specific purpose at hand and retain it only as long as needed.
Transparency: We clearly explain what data we collect, why, and how it is used. You can always access this information in our policy and at the point of data collection.
User Control: You have full control over your data. You can access, update, delete, or restrict your personal information at any time. We provide easy-to-use tools for managing your privacy settings and consent preferences.
Security: We use strong encryption, secure servers, and strict internal access controls to protect your data from unauthorized access or breaches.
Privacy by Design: Privacy and security are built into every product and process from the ground up, not added later.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your information only for the following purposes:

To deliver and maintain our services
To respond to your requests and provide customer support
To improve and personalize your experience
To comply with legal obligations
We never sell your personal data. We only share data with trusted partners when absolutely necessary for service delivery (e.g., payment processors), and only under strict confidentiality agreements.

4. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your data at any time
Withdraw consent for non-essential data collection (such as marketing or analytics cookies)
Restrict or object to certain data uses
Request a copy of your data in a portable format
We honor all requests promptly and without unnecessary barriers.

5. Data Protection Measures

All sensitive data is encrypted in transit and at rest.
Access to personal data is strictly limited to authorized personnel, following the principle of least privilege.
We conduct regular audits and employee training to ensure ongoing compliance and awareness.
We have an incident response plan to address any data breach swiftly and transparently.

6. Cookies and Tracking

Essential cookies are used for site functionality.
Non-essential cookies (e.g., for analytics or marketing) are only activated with your explicit consent, and you can change your preferences at any time.
We provide clear information about each type of cookie and its purpose.

7. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated above or as required by law.
When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it using industry best practices.

8. Changes and Contact

We will notify you of any significant changes to this policy via prominent notice or email.
For any questions or to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at: info@bytetempest.com.

In Summary:
ByteTempest is committed to customer privacy by collecting minimal data, being fully transparent, empowering your choices, and using robust security measures. We regularly review and improve our practices to ensure your trust and compliance with the latest privacy standards