Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy Effective date: December 1, 2023

We value your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal information. This policy outlines how we collect and protect your data and how it’s used on our website (www.athenafintech.com).

Information Collection 

We gather information from you through various channels:

  • Direct Information: When you contact us or access specific content on our site, like whitepapers and downloads, we collect details such as your name, company name, job title, business contact information (phone number and email), country, and your reason for contacting us.
  • Automated Data: We also collect data about your site usage through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies. This data includes your domain name, browser type, operating system, viewed web pages, clicked links, IP address, session duration, and referring URL. This information is combined with other data we hold about you.
  • Event and Social Media: If you interact with us at events, conferences, or via social media platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, or Instagram, we may receive your information depending on these platforms’ data practices and your settings. This may include your name, username, email address, and any comments or content you share.
  • Public Forums: Any content shared publicly on third-party websites, applications, or social media platforms is not confidential and may be used in testimonials or marketing materials.
  • De-identified Data: We collect de-identified data, such as usage analytics, from third-party platforms and may use it without restrictions.

How We Use Your Information 

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • Personalize your experience on our site, providing tailored content, assistance, and instructions.
  • Send you news, newsletters, special offers, and promotions in accordance with applicable laws.
  • Enhance our site based on aggregate and individualized user data.
  • Administer surveys, questionnaires, or market research.
  • Comply with legal obligations, general business operations, and other administrative purposes.
  • Investigate, prevent, or address illegal activities, fraud, threats, or violations of our terms of service and this policy.

Information Disclosure 

We may share your information, including personal data, in the following ways:

  • With our affiliates or subsidiaries, subject to this policy.
  • To third-party service providers who assist in various functions on our behalf, ensuring the same level of data protection as per this policy.
  • In the event of a merger, acquisition, or bankruptcy, your data may be transferred.
  • When required by law, court order, or legal process.
  • To protect against illegal activities, fraud, safety threats, or violations of our terms and policies.
  • De-identified information may be shared with third parties for marketing, advertising, or research.

Legal Basis for Data Processing 

We process your information under various legal bases:

  • With your consent, such as when you opt to share your data with third parties for marketing.
  • In our legitimate interest to improve services, provide requested information, and more.
  • To fulfill a contract or take pre-contractual steps.
  • To comply with relevant legal or regulatory obligations.

Data Retention 

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the described purposes or as required by law. We delete or de-identify data when no longer needed unless specific laws dictate otherwise.

Cookies and Tracking Mechanisms 

We, along with third-party providers, use cookies and tracking technologies to monitor site usage. You can adjust your browser settings to manage cookies, but this may affect certain site features. We don’t respond to “do-not-track” requests.

Third-Party Links 

Our site may contain links to third-party websites. These sites have their privacy policies, and we’re not responsible for their practices.

Security 

We employ reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, and misuse. However, no method can guarantee absolute security.

User Rights 

You have rights related to your data, including access, correction, deletion, and objection. For details, contact us at legal@athenafintech.com.

Additional Privacy Information for California Residents  

If you’re a California resident, please refer to our California Privacy Notice for additional information.

Cross-border Data Transfer 

We may transfer and process your data in the United States or other countries. We use mechanisms to ensure data protection, and you can request details of these mechanisms.

Promotional Emails 

You can opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails.

Children Under 16 

Our services are not intended for individuals under 16 years of age. If we discover such data, we will take measures to delete it.

Contact Us 

For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at legal@athenafintech.com or +1650 701 7703.

Changes to this Policy 

This policy is current as of the effective date. We may update it periodically, and significant changes will be communicated via email.

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