Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Argos Infotech, LLC (“Argos,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://argosinfotech.com (the “Site”), including any subdomains, and when you communicate with us through our Contact Us form or other channels.

This Privacy Policy is drafted in accordance with the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA, effective July 1, 2024), the Texas Business and Commerce Code, and applicable federal laws. By accessing or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

We collect personal information only when you voluntarily submit it through our Contact Us page. We do not collect personal information through any other page or feature on the Site. The information collected through the Contact Us form includes:

• check_small First Name (required)
• check_smallLast Name (optional)
• check_smallEmail Address (required)
• check_smallPhone Number (optional)
• check_smallCompany or Organization Name (optional)
• check_smallService Interest (selected from a dropdown menu)
• check_smallEstimated Budget Range (required; selected from predefined ranges)
• check_smallProject Description (required; free-text field describing your project needs)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, certain technical information may be collected automatically through standard web technologies, including:

• check_smallLog Data: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, date and time of access, and duration of visit.
• check_smallCookies and Similar Technologies: Our Site is built on WordPress, which may place functional cookies necessary for site operation (such as session cookies). We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking cookies for behavioral advertising.
• check_smallAnalytics: We may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand Site usage patterns. These services may collect anonymized or aggregated data about how visitors interact with our Site.

2.3 Information We Do Not Collect

We do not collect sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers, financial account information, payment card data, health information, biometric data, geolocation data, or information from minors under 18 years of age through this Site. We do not require account creation or login to access any part of this Site.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information collected through the Contact Us form for the following purposes:

We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. Under no circumstances do we share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing or advertising purposes. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• check_smallService Providers: We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating the Site, conducting our business, or servicing you (for example, web hosting providers, email delivery services, or CRM platforms). These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed.
• check_smallLegal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, subpoena, court order, or other governmental request, or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
• check_smallBusiness Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before your personal information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
• check_smallWith Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so.

5. Data Retention

We retain the personal information you provide through the Contact Us form for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to respond to your inquiry, maintain records of business communications, and comply with our legal obligations.

Specifically:

• check_smallContact form submissions are retained in our systems for a period of twenty-four (24) months from the date of submission, unless an ongoing business relationship is established.
• check_smallIf your inquiry leads to a client engagement, relevant contact and business information will be retained for the duration of the engagement and for a period of three (3) years thereafter for legal and business continuity purposes.
• check_smallAutomatically collected technical data (such as server logs) is retained for no longer than twelve (12) months.

After the applicable retention period, personal information is securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Your Rights Under Texas Law

Under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) and other applicable laws, you have certain rights regarding your personal information. As a Texas resident, you have the right to:

• check_smallRight to Know: Request confirmation of whether we are processing your personal data and access the categories and specific pieces of personal data we have collected about you.
• check_smallRight to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data we maintain about you.
• check_smallRight to Deletion: Request deletion of personal data we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions permitted by law.
• check_smallRight to Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal data in a portable, readily usable format, to the extent technically feasible.
• check_smallRight to Opt Out: Opt out of the processing of your personal data for purposes of targeted advertising, the sale of personal data, or profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects. Note: Argos does not engage in any of these activities.
• check_smallRight to Non-Discrimination: You will not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 11 below. We will respond to verified requests within forty-five (45) days of receipt, as required by the TDPSA. If additional time is needed, we will notify you of the extension and the reason for it. We may request information necessary to verify your identity before processing your request.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses a limited number of cookies for essential site functionality. These include:

• check_smallStrictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are required for the Site to function properly. They include WordPress session cookies and security-related cookies. These cannot be disabled without impairing Site functionality.
• check_smallAnalytics Cookies: If enabled, we may use Google Analytics or similar services to collect aggregated, anonymized data about Site usage. You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

We do not use advertising or retargeting cookies on this Site. We do not participate in cross-site behavioral tracking. Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may limit the functionality of the Site.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or platforms that are not operated or controlled by Argos. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. Argos is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of external websites.

9. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the personal information we collect. These measures include:

• check_smallEncrypted data transmission via SSL/TLS (HTTPS) across all pages of the Site.
• check_smallAccess controls limiting employee access to personal information on a need-to-know basis.
• check_smallRegular security assessments of our hosting infrastructure.
• check_smallUse of reputable, enterprise-grade hosting and cloud service providers.

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we take all reasonable steps to minimize risk.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take prompt steps to delete such information. If you believe that a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately using the information in Section 11.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or our data practices, please contact us at:

Argos Infotech, LLC

Attn: Privacy Inquiries

4442 Plano Parkway, Suite 904, Carrollton, TX 75010

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (214) 245-4846

We will acknowledge receipt of your inquiry within five (5) business days and provide a substantive response within forty-five (45) days, as required by applicable law.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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 “Effective Date” at the top of this page and, where required by law, provide additional notice (such as a prominent notice on our Site).

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Dallas County, Texas.