AutumnTECH Privacy Policy
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://www.AutumnTECH.com.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to aid spam detection.
An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you use it. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After comment approval, your profile picture is publicly visible alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from images on the site.
Contact Forms
When you submit a contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content to respond to your inquiry. This data is used solely for communication purposes and is not shared with third parties unless required to fulfill your request (e.g., coordinating with a service partner). We retain this information for up to one year unless a business relationship is established, in which case it may be stored longer as part of our client records.
Cookies
If you comment and opt-in, we save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience, lasting one year. These prevent you from re-entering details for future comments.
Logging in sets a temporary cookie to test browser cookie support (no personal data, discarded on close). Additional login cookies save your login info (two days) and screen options (one year). Selecting “Remember Me” extends login cookies to two weeks; they’re removed on logout.
Editing or publishing an article saves a cookie with the post ID (no personal data), expiring in one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images). This content behaves as if you visited the originating site, which may collect data, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor interactions—especially if you’re logged into that site.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to track website usage, such as page views, session duration, and visitor demographics. This data is collected via cookies and anonymized IP addresses to improve our site and services. Google Analytics may store this data per their privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy. You can opt out using browser settings or tools like the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. Data may be shared with service providers (e.g., hosting providers, email services, spam filters) to operate the site and fulfill requests. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the specified purpose. In rare cases, we may disclose data to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.
How Long We Retain Your Data
Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely for automatic follow-up comment recognition. Registered users’ profile data is stored indefinitely, editable by users (except usernames) and administrators. Contact form submissions are kept for up to one year, or longer if part of a client relationship. Analytics data is retained for 26 months before automatic deletion by Google Analytics.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account or left comments, you can request an exported file of your personal data or its erasure. This excludes data we must retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes. To exercise these rights, contact us at the address below. We will respond within 30 days.
Where We Send Your Data
Visitor comments may be processed by an automated spam detection service (e.g., Akismet), which may transfer data outside your jurisdiction per its privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Your Contact Information
Contact information from forms or account registration is used to respond to inquiries, provide services, and maintain client relationships. It is stored securely and only accessed by authorized AutumnTECH personnel. We do not use it for unsolicited marketing unless you opt in.
Additional Information
How We Protect Your Data
We protect your data with industry-standard measures, including SSL encryption for data transmission, secure server hosting, and access controls. Regular security audits and updates ensure ongoing protection. Only authorized personnel can access your data, under strict confidentiality agreements.
What Data Breach Procedures We Have in Place
In case of a data breach, we will notify affected users within 72 hours of discovery, as required by applicable laws (e.g., GDPR, if applicable). We’ll investigate the breach, mitigate harm, and report to relevant authorities if necessary. Our incident response plan includes isolating affected systems, assessing damage, and restoring security.
What Third Parties We Receive Data From
We may receive data from third parties like Google Analytics (anonymized usage stats) or Gravatar (profile images for commenters). We do not purchase personal data from data brokers or other external sources beyond operational necessities.
What Automated Decision Making and/or Profiling We Do
We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or significant effects on you. Analytics data may inform site improvements, but no individual-level decisions (e.g., credit scoring) are made based on this data.
Industry Regulatory Disclosure Requirements
As a technology service provider, AutumnTECH complies with applicable regulations, such as the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) and general data protection best practices. We disclose data practices as required but are not subject to specific industry mandates (e.g., HIPAA) unless client services dictate otherwise.
Contact Us
For any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact AutumnTECH at:
Contact Address: ATECH2cKjhqA5PnHQPBR4ZixxNpvC3XMnU1qe5J6AsnF
Website: https://www.AutumnTECH.com