Privacy Policy

At Octarnal Inc. ("Octarnal," "we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website octarnal.com (the "Site"), engage our services, or communicate with us.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

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

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

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and screen resolution
• Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and navigation patterns
• IP Address: Your Internet Protocol address, which may indicate your approximate geographic location

Analytics & Cookies

We use privacy-respecting analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our Site. We do not use third-party advertising cookies. Essential cookies may be used to ensure basic site functionality. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide requested services
• Send you project proposals, estimates, and related communications
• Deliver newsletter content you have opted into (you may unsubscribe at any time)
• Process and evaluate career applications you submit through our Site
• Improve our Site, services, and user experience based on aggregate usage patterns
• Comply with legal obligations and protect against fraudulent or unauthorised activity

3. Information Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our Site and delivering services (e.g., email delivery, hosting, analytics), subject to confidentiality obligations
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, subpoena, court order, or other governmental request
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, with appropriate notice
• With Your Consent: When you have given us explicit permission to share your information for a specified purpose

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption in transit (TLS/SSL), secure hosting infrastructure, access controls, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Career applications are retained for up to 12 months after the position is filled.

6. Your Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time via the link in our emails
• Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site and 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 inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately and we will promptly delete it.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.

10. 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 updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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

Octarnal Inc.
150 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10007
Email: [email protected]