Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 20, 2025

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Peridot ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Contact information (name, email address, phone number) when you fill out forms or contact us
• Project details and requirements submitted through our survey or consultation forms
• Files, documents, and design assets you upload for project planning
• Payment information processed securely through Stripe
• Communications with our team via email, chat, or other channels

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, click patterns) via analytics tools
• Device information (browser type, operating system, IP address)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Communicate with you about your project, including proposals, timelines, and deliverables
• Process payments and fulfill contractual obligations
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience and website functionality
• Send administrative information, updates, and marketing communications (with your consent)
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security threats
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

• With Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (payment processing, hosting, analytics)
• For Legal Reasons: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize disclosure

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure servers and network infrastructure
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Employee training on data protection practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Project files and communications are typically retained for 2 years after project completion.

6. Your Rights

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

• 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
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to processing of your information for certain purposes
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@peridot.dev. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and user behavior
• Improve website functionality and performance
• Deliver personalized content and advertisements

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit website functionality.

8. Third-Party Services

Our website may integrate with third-party services:

• Stripe: Payment processing (subject to Stripe's Privacy Policy)
• Analytics Providers: Website usage analysis
• AI Services: OpenAI, Google Gemini for feature suggestions and content generation

These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt-out of sale (though we do not sell personal information). For CCPA requests, email privacy@peridot.dev.

12. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• Right to access, rectification, and erasure
• Right to restrict or object to processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Our lawful basis for processing includes consent, contract performance, and legitimate interests.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance.

14. Contact Us

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

• Email: privacy@peridot.dev
• Website: https://peridot.dev