Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

ASIMOV.Systems ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at asimov.systems.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described in this policy, please do not use our website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Create an account or sign in to our services
• Contact us through our contact forms
• Subscribe to our newsletter or communications
• Participate in surveys or provide feedback

This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Account credentials and authentication information
• Profile information and preferences
• Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Device identifiers

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Authenticate your identity and manage your account
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Send you administrative information, updates, and security alerts
• Analyze website usage and trends to improve user experience
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

4. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to help us operate our website and provide services to you. These services may collect and process your information:

4.1 Authentication Services

We use Clerk for user authentication and account management. Clerk processes your authentication credentials and profile information. For more information about how Clerk handles your data, please review their Privacy Policy at https://clerk.com/legal/privacy.

Your authentication is shared with id.asimov.systems, which serves as our primary account management platform. Both sites use the same Clerk instance to provide seamless authentication across our services.

4.2 Analytics

We use Umami, a privacy-focused analytics service, to understand how visitors interact with our website. Umami collects anonymized usage statistics and does not use cookies or track individual users. For more information, visit https://umami.is.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Maintain your authentication session
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Improve website functionality and user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website, including authentication.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Secure hosting infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

13. Additional Information for EU Residents

If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We process your personal information based on:

• Your consent
• Performance of a contract
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Legitimate interests

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have violated your data protection rights.

14. Additional Information for California Residents

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• The right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
• The right to delete your personal information
• The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights