Privacy Policy

01 Scope of this policy

This policy applies to information collected through this website. It does not cover information exchanged during a confidential engagement, which is governed by the separate agreement that applies to that engagement.

02 Information we collect

We collect personal information only when you choose to provide it, and a limited amount of technical information automatically, as follows:

• Contact form submissions. When you use our contact form, we collect the name, email address, and message you provide so we can respond to your inquiry.
• Correspondence. If you email us or continue a conversation, we retain that correspondence.
• Technical data. Our website host and form provider automatically process standard technical information, such as IP address, browser type, and timestamps, for security and to deliver the site. We do not use advertising or analytics cookies to track you across sites.

We do not knowingly collect special categories of sensitive personal data through this website, and we ask that you not include such information in a contact-form message.

03 How we use information

We use the information we collect to respond to your inquiry, to communicate with you about a potential or existing engagement, to operate and secure the website, and to comply with our legal obligations. We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling, and we do not sell it.

04 Our basis for processing

Where applicable law (such as the EU or UK GDPR) requires a legal basis for processing, we rely on our legitimate interest in responding to inquiries and operating our business, on steps taken at your request prior to any engagement, and, where relevant, on your consent. Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

05 Service providers and disclosure

We share information only as needed to operate the website and respond to you. This includes trusted service providers who process data on our behalf under contract, such as our website hosting provider and our form-delivery provider (Formspree), which transmits contact-form submissions to us. These providers are permitted to use the information only to provide their services to us.

We may also disclose information where required by law, to protect our rights or safety or those of others, or in connection with a corporate transaction. We do not sell or rent personal information, and we do not share it for third-party marketing.

06 Data retention

We keep contact-form submissions and related correspondence only as long as necessary to address your inquiry and to maintain reasonable business records, after which we delete or anonymize them. Retention periods for technical data are determined by our service providers' standard practices.

07 Your rights and choices

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal information, to object to certain processing, to data portability, and to withdraw consent. Residents of the EU/UK and of certain U.S. states, including California, may have specific statutory rights.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in Section 12. We will respond as required by applicable law and may need to verify your identity first. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

08 Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures appropriate to the limited data we hold, including transport encryption (HTTPS) and access controls. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security; please do not send confidential or sensitive details through the contact form.

09 International processing

Technology Research Group is an entity in the United States, and information you submit is processed in the United States and potentially in other countries where our service providers operate. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards for international transfers.

10 Children's privacy

This website is intended for a professional audience and is not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 16. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.

11 Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date above. Material changes will be reflected on this page, and your continued use of the website after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12 How to contact us

For any privacy question or to exercise your rights, kindly contact us through the contact form on our website. We are Technology Research Group LLC, an entity operating in the United States.