Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 15, 2024

At Fringe Technologies, we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or contact us.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, company/organization, and message content when you use our contact form
  • Communication Records: Records of correspondence when you contact us directly

Information We Collect Automatically

  • Website Usage: Pages visited, time spent on pages, browser type, and referring websites
  • Technical Information: IP address, device information, and browser settings
  • Preferences: Theme selection and other user interface preferences stored locally

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Responding to your inquiries and contact form submissions
  • Providing information about our research, technologies, and collaboration opportunities
  • Improving our website and user experience
  • Analyzing website usage and performance
  • Complying with legal obligations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website or conducting our business
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Cookies and Local Storage

Our website uses minimal cookies and local storage for essential functionality:

  • Theme Preferences: We store your selected color theme in browser local storage
  • Rate Limiting: We use session storage to prevent spam submissions of our contact form
  • No Tracking: We do not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics services

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access to your personal information
  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion of your personal information
  • Objection to processing of your personal information
  • Data portability

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

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 we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. We take appropriate steps to ensure that your personal information receives an adequate level of protection in the jurisdictions in which we process it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@fringetech.com
Mail: Fringe Technologies
1234 Innovation Drive
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
United States