Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 11, 2025
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
ByteForge respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit our website or use our services.
We believe in transparency about our data practices. This policy describes what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your personal data. We operate under EU data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of this policy, please do not use our website or services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you contact us through our website forms, you provide information voluntarily. This typically includes your name, email address, and the content of your inquiry or message. We collect only the information necessary to respond to your request and provide the services you seek.
If you request a consultation or engage our services, we may collect additional information such as company details, project requirements, and technical specifications. This helps us understand your needs and deliver appropriate solutions.
Legal Basis: We process this data based on your consent when submitting forms, and on our legitimate interest in responding to inquiries and providing requested services.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies. This includes your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring website.
We use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve website functionality, identify technical issues, and enhance user experience. Analytics data is typically aggregated and does not identify individual users.
Legal Basis: We process this data based on your consent (for non-essential cookies) and our legitimate interest in maintaining and improving our website.
Third-Party Information
We may receive information about you from third-party services or business partners, but only when you have authorized them to share it. For example, if you contact us through a third-party platform or social media channel, we may receive basic profile information.
We do not purchase personal data from data brokers or similar sources. Any third-party information we receive comes through legitimate business relationships with your knowledge and consent.
How We Use Your Information
Service Delivery and Communication
We use your contact information to respond to inquiries, provide consultations, and deliver the services you request. This includes project communication, technical discussions, and administrative matters related to our engagements.
Your data helps us understand your requirements, propose appropriate solutions, and maintain ongoing communication throughout project lifecycles. We may also use your information to provide updates about projects or address any issues that arise.
Website Improvement and Analytics
Analytics data helps us understand which pages are most useful, how visitors navigate our site, and where improvements are needed. We analyze user behavior patterns to optimize website structure, content, and functionality.
This information guides decisions about website updates, content creation, and technical enhancements. We aim to create a better experience based on actual usage patterns rather than assumptions.
Marketing Communications (Optional)
If you explicitly consent, we may send you information about our services, technical insights, or updates that might interest you. These communications are always optional, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
We do not send unsolicited marketing emails. You have complete control over whether you receive promotional communications from us, and withdrawing consent is straightforward and immediate.
Legal Compliance and Protection
We may use or disclose your information when required by law, to respond to legal processes, to protect our rights or property, to prevent fraud or abuse, or to protect the safety of our employees, clients, or the public.
In business transactions such as mergers or acquisitions, your information may be transferred to the new entity, but your privacy rights remain protected under applicable law.
How We Protect Your Data
Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure storage systems, and restricted access controls.
Our systems are regularly monitored for vulnerabilities and potential threats. We maintain up-to-date security protocols and respond promptly to any identified risks or breaches.
While we strive to protect your personal data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but maintain industry-standard protections.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Contact form submissions are typically retained for up to two years unless you request earlier deletion.
For active client projects, we maintain relevant data throughout the engagement and for a reasonable period afterward to address any issues or questions. Once retention periods expire, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
You can request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal obligations that may require us to retain certain information for specified periods.
Access Controls and Monitoring
Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel who need it to perform their job functions. Our team members receive training on data protection principles and are bound by confidentiality obligations.
We monitor access to personal data and maintain logs of data processing activities. This helps us detect and respond to any unauthorized access attempts or suspicious activity.
Breach Notification
In the unlikely event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and relevant authorities within the timeframes required by law. Notification will include information about the nature of the breach and steps being taken to address it.
We have procedures in place to detect, respond to, and recover from security incidents quickly. Our priority in any breach scenario is protecting affected individuals and preventing further unauthorized access.
Your Privacy Rights
Right to Access
You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you. We'll provide a copy of your data in a commonly used electronic format. There is no charge for this service unless requests are manifestly unfounded or excessive.
Right to Rectification
If you believe any information we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request that we correct or complete it. We'll respond to rectification requests promptly and update our records accordingly.
Right to Erasure
You can request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances, such as when it's no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or if you withdraw consent. We'll honor such requests unless we have legitimate grounds to retain the data.
Right to Data Portability
Where applicable, you have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. You may also request that we transmit this data directly to another controller where technically feasible.
Right to Object
You can object to processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes. If you object to marketing communications, we'll stop sending them immediately. For other objections, we'll assess the request and cease processing unless we have compelling legitimate grounds.
Right to Restrict Processing
You may request that we restrict processing of your personal data in certain situations, such as while we verify the accuracy of contested data or assess whether our legitimate interests override your rights to object.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information provided at the top of this page. We'll respond to your request within one month, though complex requests may take up to three months with notification of the delay.
We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests to ensure we're providing information only to the rightful individual. This verification process helps protect your privacy and security.
Your Rights and Opt-Out Instructions
You are not required to provide any personal information when using this website. If you prefer not to share your data, you may avoid filling out contact forms, account registrations, or any data-submitting features, disable cookies through your browser settings (see our Cookie Policy for more details), or contact us directly to request the deletion of any previously shared personal data.
We respect your privacy choices. If you would like us to delete your data, please reach out to us at the contact details provided on our Contact page. We will process your request promptly.
You maintain complete control over what information you share with us. Our website functions without requiring personal data submission, though certain features like contacting us directly will require some information to facilitate communication.
Third-Party Services and Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. When you click a link to a third-party website, you leave our site and become subject to that site's privacy policy.
We use certain third-party services to operate our website and provide our services, such as hosting providers and analytics platforms. These service providers have access to personal data only as necessary to perform their functions and are contractually obligated to protect it.
We carefully select service providers based on their security practices and data protection commitments. However, we cannot control their operations completely and recommend reviewing their privacy policies if you have concerns.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. Any sharing of data with service providers is limited to what's necessary for providing our services and is governed by appropriate data protection agreements.
International Data Transfers
We are based in Cyprus, which is part of the European Union. Your data is primarily processed within the EU where GDPR protections apply. If we transfer data outside the EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
When international transfers are necessary, we use approved mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses or work with service providers that participate in recognized privacy frameworks. Your data protection rights remain intact regardless of where data is processed.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
If you believe we might have information from or about a child, please contact us immediately so we can investigate and take appropriate action.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make significant changes, we'll update the date at the top of this page and may provide additional notice through our website or by email.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy. Continued use of our website after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
If changes materially affect how we handle your personal data, we'll seek your consent where required by law before applying the new practices to data collected before the change.
Questions and Complaints
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the information provided at the top of this page. We're committed to addressing your concerns and resolving any issues promptly.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection in Cyprus or your local data protection authority if you believe we have not handled your personal data appropriately. However, we encourage you to contact us first so we can attempt to resolve the issue directly.
Contact Information
ByteForge
91 Makarios Avenue
1077 Nicosia, Cyprus
Phone: +357 22 516 842
Email: info@domain.com