AlphaBytes (collectively “AlphaBytes” “we”) is an international software development company. Together with our subsidiaries, we have written this Privacy Policy (“Policy”) to explain our online data protection practices. This Policy explains what information we will collect about you when you visit our websites and subsidiary sites (collectively “Websites”) https://alphabytes.us/.
• We also collect your data when you send an email, fill in our contact form or apply for employment through our Website. This Policy outlines how we use to collect the information, how we use it, and how you, the data subject, can control our use of this data. We also explain our use of cookies and any limitations on our liability.
• Before you use our Website, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with our Policy and its details. It outlines specifically the extent of our use of your personal data. Our Websites are not suitable for children under 16, and we do not market to them. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.
• We include our Website Terms of Use at the end of this Policy. This Policy is part of our Terms of Use. Please note that we will update this policy and our Terms periodically, and we urge you to read it regularly for any updates.
• If you have questions about our Policy, please contact us at contact info@alphabytes.us
2. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA
• We follow the terms and dictates of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which is an international protocol for the safe collection and use of online data. AlphaBytes controls and processes all personal data collected from this Website and other sources. The term controller means we have sole responsibility and discretion for our use of your personal information.
• We use third-party services for recruitment and other purposes. When you apply for employment, send us your resume, contact us regarding employment, or otherwise engage with career-related services, you agree we will collect personal information about you. You also agree to our transfer and sharing of this data to our third-party subsidiaries. In these cases, we remain the processor of your data.
3. TYPES OF INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We only collect information that makes site navigation possible or allows you to interact with our subsidiary websites.
How and When We Collect Information
• When you contact us through email, the contact form, or any contact feature on our Website, you agree to provide your name, phone number, email address, legal address, and other personal data.
• If you apply for a job, we will collect your full name, work history, location, examples of past work, online portfolios, phone number, location, and other information you choose to send us. We may also keep information about you when you refer a candidate for employment or contact us on behalf of a recruiting agency.
• As an international company, AlphaBytes sometimes collects information from unrelated websites around the world. These might include job boards, social media accounts, work referrals, online reviews, and other sources. If you publish your work history or work portfolio online, you often agree to provide personal information that may be shared with us and others. Before you sign up with online accounts or job boards, read their privacy policies to understand what information they may collect and share.
How We Collect Data from our Websites
When you visit our Websites, you agree to the following types of collection activities:
• Information about the device you’re using, including make, model, and browser type.
• Data about how you use our Website, including your IP address, geographical location, referral link, page views, and Website navigation paths.
• Cookies. AlphaBytes uses cookies. An explanation about the type of cookies we use is in section 7 of this Policy.
4. WHEN AND HOW WE USE YOUR DATA
We only use your personal data in accordance with local and international law. Our use depends on a legitimate legal reason for using all personal data we have collected about you.
We only use your personal data where we have a legal basis to do so. We will use your personal data when you have expressly consented to our use. We also share information when it’s necessary to comply with audits, investigations, and other legal situations.
When we collect information about you from our Website, third parties, or outside sources, we will use it only in accordance with the limitations of the GDPR regarding legitimate business use, recruitment, legitimate business interests, marketing purposes, investor relations, and security protocols.
Legitimate Business Use Under the GDPR
When we collect data about you from our Websites or other sources, we may use your information to conduct business. This includes using your personal information to schedule business meetings, organize travel, host online meetings, or otherwise engage in business collaborations.
When you contact us directly through our Websites or other means, we may record and store the information on our Websites or affiliated sites.
Legitimate Marketing Use Under the GDPR
• We use cookies to track your navigation of our Websites, improve our marketing efforts, conduct research on our Website visitors, enhance our corporate communications, assess our outreach and social media interactions, make business plans and conduct market analytics. We may use this data to change our Website design and analyze our business practices.
• When you subscribe to newsletters or other materials we publish, you agree to let us contact you regarding changes to our business, updates to our services, new marketing materials, and business announcements.
Legitimate Recruitment Use Under the GDPR
• When you apply for a contracted or full-time position with us, you agree we may retain your personal data to improve recruitment-related communications and streamline our onboarding process. When you submit your resume or direct us to your portfolio, you agree to share this data with us.
• Sometimes, we will share your data with clients to enhance our business engagement efforts. In these cases, we will show your personal information, resume, and portfolio to clients to highlight the skills and experience of our team members. We will do this only when we receive a specific request from our clients.
• We have an international clientele, and we often receive requests about our team member’s backgrounds from these clients. In response to these requests, we may share your information to ensure you have the clearance to view a client’s protected information and business secrets. In these cases, we may request further information in the forms of background checks, work permits, tax status, citizenship status, and other checks. We may do the same to meet regulatory and legal obligations regarding our employment practices.
Legitimate Business Use Under the GDPR
• If you are employed by one of our clients, vendors, or business partners, we may use your data for business documentation. This includes production and signing of contracts, proposals, business plans, invoices, business accounts, and other documentation.
• We may present your personal background, experience, and portfolio to business contacts as part of our efforts to promote our business, ensure the quality of our staff and contractors, and comply with the legal requirements of regulators.
• We will share your personal data when required to meet standards for data protection, fraud protection, and efforts to regulate money laundering and corruption.
Corporate and Investor Relations Under the GDPR
• If you are an executive of AlphaBytes or one of our affiliates, we may use your personal information to maintain and update our corporate records, present information about our executives to potential clients, and meet the obligations of auditors and investigators.
• We may use your information to support you and protect your rights in legal cases, audits, or other regulatory matters.
• We may use your information to arrange corporate travel, plan meetings, produce meeting agendas, create presentations, and write corporate reports.
• AlphaBytes will use your personal information to meet legal obligations related to banking, payroll, legal agencies, and other financial and legal institutions. We may also use your information to produce annual reports, open corporate banking accounts, and meet all regulatory and legal requirements.
Legitimate Security Interests Under the GDPR
• We use your information to ensure our Website is free from fraud, preserve our rights and interests, and protect our intellectual property rights. When you visit our Websites, you agree to allow our use of your information for these purposes.
• We may use personal information to detect and prevent fraudulent or illegal use of our Websites.