Privacy Policy

WebSphere Technologies | Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information

Last updated: June 1, 2026

WebSphere Technologies (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services. It applies to all users globally, including those in the EEA and California.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Data: name, email address, billing details, phone number, account credentials, and any information you provide voluntarily.
Usage Data: IP addresses, browser type, device information, pages visited, timestamps, and interaction logs.
Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance experience and analyze trends.

2. How We Use Your Information

Provide, operate, and maintain our Services (hosting, support, billing).
Improve personalization, security, and customer experience.
Send transactional emails, service updates, and security alerts.
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
Marketing communications only with your consent (opt-out anytime).

3. Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

Service Providers: payment processors (Stripe, PayPal), cloud hosting (AWS, GCP), analytics partners (Google Analytics). They are bound by confidentiality agreements.
Legal Compliance: If required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred with notice.

4. Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use essential cookies (required for functionality), analytics cookies (to measure site usage), and preference cookies. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect service features.

5. Data Security & Retention

We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption, access controls, and regular audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined or as required by law (e.g., tax records for 7 years).

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA), you may have the following rights:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
Restrict/object: Opt-out of certain processing or marketing.
Data portability: Receive your data in a structured format.
Do Not Track signals: We honor DNT headers where required by law.

To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@websphere-technologies.com. We will respond within 30 days. California residents may also use our toll‑free number (provided in contact).

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us to delete it.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. We encourage you to review their policies.

9. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will be posted with the effective date. Significant changes will be notified via email or website banner. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

GDPR Representative (for EEA): Data Protection Officer, WebSphere Technologies EU, 22 Boulevarde Haussmann, Paris, France.