Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Complete a contact, inquiry, or project request form on our Site
• Subscribe to newsletters or marketing communications
• Communicate with us via email, phone, or other channels
• Enter into a service agreement or contract with ATQ LLC
• Participate in surveys, interviews, or feedback sessions

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

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we and our third-party service providers may automatically collect:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, time and date of visit, and time spent on pages.
• Device Data: Device type, device identifiers, screen resolution, and language preferences.
• Usage Data: Clickstream data, navigation paths, and interactions with our Site content.
• Location Data: General geographic location derived from IP address (city/country level).

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party sources such as business data providers, social media platforms (if you interact with our pages), and referral partners. This information may include company affiliation, professional role, and general business context.

2. How We Use Your Information

ATQ LLC uses the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Delivering Services: Responding to your inquiries, providing requested services, executing contracts, and managing client relationships.
• Communications: Sending project updates, invoices, support responses, and operational notices related to our relationship with you.
• Marketing: Sending information about ATQ LLC services, case studies, and industry insights — only where you have provided consent or where permitted by applicable law. You may opt out at any time.
• Site Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns to improve website functionality, content relevance, and user experience.
• Security: Detecting, investigating, and preventing fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity and protecting the rights and safety of ATQ LLC and others.
• Legal Compliance: Fulfilling our legal obligations, enforcing our agreements, and responding to lawful requests from public and governmental authorities.
• Business Operations: Internal analytics, record-keeping, financial reporting, and business planning.

3. How We Share Your Information

ATQ LLC does not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted vendors and subcontractors who assist us in operating our business (e.g., cloud hosting, email delivery, analytics, CRM), bound by confidentiality obligations and prohibited from using your data for any other purpose.
• Professional Advisors: Lawyers, accountants, auditors, and insurers where necessary in the course of professional services rendered to us.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or other business restructuring, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to equivalent privacy protections.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority; or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
• With Your Consent: For any other purpose with your explicit consent.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve our Site. Cookies are small data files placed on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function correctly. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., Google Analytics). Data is aggregated and anonymized.
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to enhance your experience.
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness. Only deployed where consent is obtained.

Managing Cookies

You may control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality. For more information, visit aboutcookies.org.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. The specific retention period depends on:

• The nature and sensitivity of the information
• The purpose for which it was collected
• Applicable legal, regulatory, or contractual requirements
• Business necessity and legitimate operational interests

When personal information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention schedule.

6. Security of Your Information

ATQ LLC implements industry-standard technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

• Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
• Access controls and principle of least privilege
• Regular security assessments and penetration testing
• Employee training on data handling and security practices
• Incident response procedures

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you as required by applicable law.

7. Your Rights & Choices

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 certain legal exceptions.
• Portability: Request transfer of your personal information to another organization in a machine-readable format.
• Restriction: Request that we restrict processing of your information in certain circumstances.
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

Marketing Opt-Out

You may opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email or by contacting us directly. Opting out of marketing does not affect communications related to your active service engagements.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site and services are directed exclusively to business professionals and are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will take immediate steps to delete that information. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us at support@atql.shop.

9. Third-Party Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, and services. Clicking those links may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. ATQ LLC does not control these third-party websites and is not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.

10. International Data Transfers

ATQ LLC is based in the United States. If you access our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. Data protection laws in the United States may differ from those in your country of residence. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, we ensure that any such transfers are conducted in compliance with applicable data protection law, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses where required.

11. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. We will indicate the date of the most recent revision at the top of the policy. For material changes, we will provide a more prominent notice (such as a notification on the Site or via email to registered users). Your continued use of the Site after the effective date of the revised policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

12. Contact Us

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