Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Arky LLC ("Arky") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website at https://arkydev.com (the "Site").

By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect minimal information from visitors to our Site:

Information You Provide

• Contact Information: When you contact us via email, we collect your email address and any information you choose to include in your message (such as your name, company, and project details).

Automatically Collected Information

• Browser Storage: Your language preference (English or Japanese) and theme preference (light or dark mode) are stored locally in your browser using localStorage. This data never leaves your device.
• Server Logs: Our web server may automatically log standard technical information including your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited for security and analytics purposes.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect solely to:

• Respond to your inquiries about our software development consulting services
• Communicate with you about potential projects, system architecture, or development work
• Improve our website and user experience
• Maintain the security and proper functioning of our Site

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist in operating our website or conducting our business, subject to confidentiality obligations.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Data Storage and Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Email communications with us are stored securely and retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.

Cookies and Tracking

Our Site uses localStorage (not cookies) to store your language and theme preferences locally on your device. This information does not leave your browser and is not transmitted to our servers.

We do not use third-party analytics, advertising cookies, or tracking pixels. Standard web server logs may collect basic technical information as described above.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Object: Object to our processing of your personal information
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@arkydev.com.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ.

By using our Site and providing information to us, you consent to such transfers.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy 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.

Your continued use of our Site after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: privacy@arkydev.com