Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Aguato ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform at aguato.com (the "Platform").

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Disclose to Us

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the Platform, express an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and services, participate in activities on the Platform, or otherwise contact us.

The personal information we collect may include:

• Name and contact data (email address, phone number, company name)
• Profile information (company description, services offered, industry focus)
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
• Communication data (messages, feedback, support requests)

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate the Platform. This information does not reveal your specific identity but may include:

• Device and usage information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Log data (pages visited, time spent, clicks)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect or receive:

• To facilitate account creation and login processes
• To send administrative information (updates, security alerts)
• To enable user-to-user communications (project inquiries, bids)
• To manage user accounts and provide customer support
• To send marketing and promotional communications (with your consent)
• To improve our Platform and develop new features
• To protect our Platform and users (fraud detection, security)
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

• With Other Users: When you post projects or bid on projects, certain information is visible to other users
• With Service Providers: We share data with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, payment processing)
• For Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition
• With Your Consent: We may disclose your information for any other purpose with your consent
• For Legal Purposes: To comply with legal obligations, protect rights, or respond to legal requests

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to access or store information. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some parts of our Platform may not function properly without cookies.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Data Security

We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, no electronic transmission over the Internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

8. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where we rely on consent to process your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@aguato.com.

9. Third-Party Websites

Our Platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Platform is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our Platform, you consent to such transfers.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@aguato.com
• Website: aguato.com/contact