Privacy Policy

Protocoding LLC ("Protocoding," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at protocoding.com or engage with our services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Submit a contact form or project inquiry
• Apply for a job or career opportunity
• Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
• Communicate with us via email or other channels

This may include your name, email address, phone number, company name, job title, project details, resume, and any other information you choose to share.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• Device information (browser type, operating system, device type)
• IP address and approximate location
• Pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns
• Referring website or source

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide requested services
• Process job applications and evaluate candidates
• Send project updates and communications you've requested
• Improve our website, services, and user experience
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Protect against fraud and maintain security
• Comply with legal obligations

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. These include:

• Essential cookies: Required for website functionality
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Information Sharing

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

• Service providers: Third parties that help us operate our business (hosting, analytics, email services)
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

All service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.

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 is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Contact form submissions and project inquiries are retained for the duration of potential and active business relationships. Job applications are retained for up to two years unless you request earlier deletion.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities
• Request portability of your data
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@protocoding.com.

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, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of your information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at privacy@protocoding.com.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

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