Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter: Your name and email address
• Submit contact forms: Your name, email address, company name (optional), and message content
• Request investor materials: Your name, email address, company affiliation, and investment interest
• Submit media inquiries: Your name, work email, media outlet, and inquiry details

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• Device information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, referral sources
• Technical data: IP address (anonymized), language preferences

1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use essential cookies necessary for website functionality. We do not use advertising cookies or sell data to third-party advertisers. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• Communication: To send newsletters, respond to inquiries, and provide requested information about our research and standards
• Service improvement: To analyze website usage and improve user experience
• Research purposes: To understand interest in AI-native commerce standards (aggregated and anonymized data only)
• Legal compliance: To comply with applicable laws and protect our legal rights

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website (hosting, email delivery), bound by confidentiality obligations
• Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Protection of rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Pragma.Vision, our users, or the public
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice to affected users

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL)
• Secure data storage with access controls
• Regular security assessments
• Limited employee access on a need-to-know basis

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

• Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
• Contact form submissions: Up to 3 years for business correspondence
• Analytics data: Anonymized and aggregated, retained indefinitely for research

6. Your Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to processing of your data for certain purposes
• Withdrawal of consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our contact form. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7. 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 for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" above. Your continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our contact form or write to us at: