Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Sequoia Tech ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit sequoia-tech.xyz ("the Site").

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Information you provide directly:

• Email address (when subscribing to our newsletter or contacting us)
• Name and contact details (when requesting our services)
• Any information you include in messages sent to us

Information collected automatically:

• IP address and approximate location
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns
• Referring website or source
• Device type and operating system

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and improve our website and services
• Send newsletters and updates you have subscribed to
• Respond to your inquiries and service requests
• Analyze website usage to improve user experience
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data:

• Google Analytics — for website traffic analysis. Google may collect and process data according to their Privacy Policy
• Google Reader Revenue Manager — for newsletter sign-up and reader engagement. When you sign up through Google, your interaction is subject to Google's Privacy Policy

5. Cookies

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect analytics data. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the Site.

We use:

• Essential cookies — required for the Site to function
• Analytics cookies — to understand how visitors use the Site

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Newsletter subscriber data is kept until you unsubscribe.

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:

• Access — request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure — request deletion of your personal data
• Restriction — request limited processing of your data
• Portability — request your data in a structured format
• Objection — object to processing of your personal data
• Withdraw consent — at any time, without affecting prior processing

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@sequoia-tech.xyz

8. Data Security

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

9. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

10. International Transfers

Your data may be processed on servers located outside your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any international data transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at info@sequoia-tech.xyz