At Aparg, we value and respect the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website https://aparg.com (the "Website") and engage with our software development services. By accessing our Website or using our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information: We may collect personal information, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide to us voluntarily.
1.2 Technical Information: When you visit our Website, our hosting and security providers may record technical information such as your IP address, browser type and the pages requested. These technical logs are used to keep the Website secure and performing well.
1.3 Information Collected Through Third-Party Services: Some information, such as consultation bookings and job applications (including CVs and contact details), is collected through trusted third-party services that we use for these purposes. These services process the information on our behalf and according to their own privacy policies.
2. Use of Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Providing and improving our software development services.
- Communicating with you, responding to your inquiries, and providing support.
- Evaluating job applications and contacting applicants.
- Using technical logs to keep our Website secure and performing well.
- Complying with legal obligations and protecting our rights.
3. Cookies
Our Website does not use tracking or advertising cookies. Our website hosting, delivery and security providers may set strictly necessary cookies to keep the Website secure and available. Third-party services that open from our Website, such as booking and application forms, use cookies according to their own policies. You can manage or delete cookies and stored data through your browser settings.
4. Data Ownership
When working in both the outsource and outstaff models, we respect the client's ownership of everything we create for them. The source code, graphical assets, prompts, agent configurations and datasets developed by us are owned by the client, ensuring their intellectual property rights and confidentiality.
5. Data Security
We take appropriate measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please understand that no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Use of AI Tools
6.1 We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including large language models provided by third parties such as Anthropic and OpenAI, in our software development work, for example to write, review and test code and documentation.
6.2 Client code, documents and data are processed with AI tools only as agreed with the client, and only through business or API services whose terms do not allow the provider to use submitted data to train its models.
6.3 Clients may request that AI tools are not used on their project, or are used only under conditions agreed in the project agreement.
7. Third-Party Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except as necessary to provide our services or comply with legal requirements. We may engage trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, as long as they agree to keep your information confidential. These include providers of website hosting, delivery and security, consultation booking, job application forms, and the AI tools used in our development work (see section 6).
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.
9. Updates to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised version on our Website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at info@aparg.com.
By using our services or accessing our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described herein.