Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your data.

Last Updated: January 15, 2025
Effective Date: February 1, 2025

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

At our company, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our API management platform and related services.

This policy applies to all users of our services, including website visitors, registered users, and enterprise customers. By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

Key Privacy Principles:

  • Transparency in data collection and usage
  • Data minimization - we only collect what's necessary
  • User control over personal information
  • Strong security measures to protect your data
  • Compliance with international privacy regulations

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information
  • • Name and contact information
  • • Email address and phone number
  • • Account credentials and preferences
  • • Payment and billing information
  • • Professional information (company, role)
Technical Information
  • • IP address and device information
  • • Browser type and version
  • • Operating system and platform
  • • Usage patterns and analytics data
  • • API calls and performance metrics
Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you interact with our services, including log files, cookies, and usage analytics. This helps us improve our services and provide better user experiences.

Log Data
Device Info
Location Data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, always in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws. Our primary goal is to provide you with excellent service while protecting your privacy.

Service Provision
  • Creating and managing your account
  • Processing payments and billing
  • Providing customer support
  • Delivering requested services and features
Improvement & Analytics
  • Analyzing usage patterns and trends
  • Improving service performance
  • Developing new features
  • Personalizing user experience

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on: (1) your consent, (2) performance of our contract with you, (3) compliance with legal obligations, and (4) our legitimate business interests, always ensuring your privacy rights are respected.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in specific circumstances outlined below, always with appropriate safeguards in place.

Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our business, such as payment processors, cloud hosting providers, and analytics services. These providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or other legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.

5. Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security practices are regularly reviewed and updated to address evolving threats.

Encryption

AES-256 encryption for data at rest and TLS 1.3 for data in transit

Access Control

Multi-factor authentication and role-based access controls

Monitoring

24/7 security monitoring and regular vulnerability assessments

Security Certifications & Compliance
  • SOC 2 Type II certified
  • ISO 27001 compliant
  • GDPR compliant
  • CCPA compliant
  • Regular penetration testing
  • Annual security audits

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. We are committed to honoring these rights and providing you with control over your data.

Right to Access

Request access to your personal data we hold

Right to Rectification

Correct inaccurate or incomplete information

Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your personal data

Right to Restrict Processing

Limit how we use your personal data

Right to Data Portability

Receive your data in a portable format

Right to Object

Object to certain types of processing

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@company.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days and may require verification of your identity to protect your information.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and provide personalized content. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Essential Cookies

Required for basic site functionality and security. Cannot be disabled.

  • Authentication tokens
  • Session management
  • Security measures
Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how users interact with our services.

  • Usage statistics
  • Performance monitoring
  • Error tracking
Preference Cookies

Remember your preferences and personalize your experience.

  • Language settings
  • Theme preferences
  • Dashboard layout

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

If You Are a Parent or Guardian

If you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at privacy@company.com, and we will take appropriate action to remove that information from our systems.

9. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that all international transfers are conducted with appropriate safeguards in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Safeguards We Use
  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Adequacy decisions by regulatory bodies
  • Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs)
  • Certification schemes and codes of conduct
Data Processing Locations
  • Primary: United States
  • Secondary: European Union
  • Backup: Canada
  • All locations: GDPR compliant

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes through email or prominent notices on our platform.

Notification Methods
  • Email notifications to registered users
  • Prominent banner on our website
  • In-app notifications
  • 30-day advance notice for material changes

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us using the information below:

Email Support

legal@company.com

support@company.com

Mailing Address

Legal Department
123 Business Street
Tech City, TC 12345
United States