Privacy Policy

PiVector Research ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website located at akshayharlalka.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site or engage with our services. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of the Site.

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Information You Provide Directly

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

• Fill out a contact form or inquiry form on the Site
• Schedule a consultation through our booking system (Calendly)
• Subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list
• Send us an email or otherwise communicate with us
• Engage us for engineering services under a Statement of Work

This information may include:

• Name and job title
• Email address
• Phone number
• Company name and business address
• Project details and technical specifications you share with us
• Any other information you choose to provide

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring URL and pages visited on the Site
• Date and time of your visit
• Time spent on pages and interaction data
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

This information is collected through standard web server logs and, where applicable, analytics technologies. It is used in aggregate form to understand how visitors use our Site and to improve the user experience.

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To schedule and conduct consultations
• To deliver engineering services you have engaged us for
• To send you newsletters, updates, or marketing communications (only with your consent)
• To improve and optimize our Site and services
• To analyze usage trends and Site performance
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security threats
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to site owners.

Cookies We Use

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete cookies that have already been set. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the Site.

We use a limited number of third-party services to operate the Site and deliver our services. Each third-party service has its own privacy policy governing how it handles your data.

We do not use any social media tracking pixels, retargeting services, or advertising networks on this Site.

We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

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

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers
• Secure storage of client files with access restricted to authorized personnel
• Regular review of data collection, storage, and processing practices
• Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) signed before any exchange of confidential information with clients

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

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

• Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to Erasure: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit how we use your data.
• Right to Data Portability: You may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You may object to our processing of your personal information for direct marketing purposes.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@pivectorlabs.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with additional rights regarding your personal information.

Your CCPA Rights

• Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources from which it was collected, the business purpose for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom it is shared.
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

To submit a verifiable consumer request, please contact us at contact@pivectorlabs.com. We will verify your identity before processing any request.

Do Not Sell My Personal Information

PiVector Research does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for monetary or other valuable consideration. We have not sold any personal information in the preceding 12 months.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) provides you with certain rights regarding your personal data.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your data for a specific purpose (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter).
• Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary to perform a contract with you or to take steps at your request prior to entering a contract (e.g., delivering engineering services).
• Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our Site and services, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights.
• Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our primary operations are based. If you are located outside of the United States, please be aware that data protection laws in the United States may differ from those of your jurisdiction. By providing your information, you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in the United States.

Data Protection Authority

If you believe that our processing of your personal data infringes data protection laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.

Our Site and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately at contact@pivectorlabs.com.

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including LinkedIn, Calendly, and other external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit through links on our Site.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Your continued use of the Site after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

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