Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

AKM Cyber Corp. ("AKMSecure," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and securing your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at www.akmsecure.com or use our services.

As a cybersecurity company, we understand the critical importance of data protection. We practice the same security principles we advocate for our clients.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described in this policy, please do not use our website.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Contact us: Name, email address, phone number, company name, job title, and message content
• Request a demo: Business contact information and details about your organization's security needs
• Subscribe to communications: Email address and communication preferences
• Apply for employment: Resume, cover letter, and professional background information

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, and navigation paths
• Network Information: IP address, approximate geographic location, and referring website
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: As described in Section 4 below

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Provide Services: Respond to inquiries, schedule demos, and deliver requested information about our security solutions
• Communications: Send relevant updates about our products, services, and industry insights (with your consent)
• Improve Our Website: Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience and optimize content
• Security: Monitor for fraudulent activity, protect against security threats, and maintain the integrity of our systems
• Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
• Business Operations: Support internal operations, including data analysis and auditing

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For individuals in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data based on:

• Consent: When you opt-in to marketing communications or accept cookies
• Legitimate Interest: To improve our services, ensure security, and respond to inquiries
• Contract Performance: To fulfill requests and provide services you've requested
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit our website.

Types of Cookies We Use

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences by:

• Using our cookie consent banner when you first visit the site
• Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies
• Using browser extensions that manage cookie consent

Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, including:

• HubSpot (CRM and marketing automation)
• Netlify (website hosting)
• Cloud infrastructure providers

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity, subject to the same privacy protections described in this policy.

6. Data Security

As a cybersecurity company, we implement robust security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit using TLS/SSL and at rest where applicable
• Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can access personal information
• Security Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for unauthorized access and security threats
• Employee Training: Regular security awareness training for all employees
• Incident Response: Documented procedures for responding to security incidents

While we implement these safeguards, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We continuously work to improve our security posture.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

• To provide you with information or services you requested
• To comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements
• To resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

When personal information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal exceptions)
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your information
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for marketing purposes
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent for processing

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

We will respond to your request within 30 days (or as required by applicable law). We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

Categories of Personal Information Collected (Last 12 Months)

• Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, IP address
• Professional Information: Company name, job title
• Internet Activity: Website interactions, browsing history on our site
• Geolocation Data: Approximate location based on IP address

Sale or Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with service providers for business purposes as described in this policy.

Your California Rights

• Right to Know: What personal information we collect and how we use it
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights

To submit a request, email privacy@akmsecure.com with "California Privacy Request" in the subject line. We will respond within 45 days.

10. International Data Transfers

AKMSecure is headquartered in the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

For transfers from the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we use appropriate safeguards such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
• Data processing agreements with our service providers
• Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms

11. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us at privacy@akmsecure.com.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Post a notice on our website
• For significant changes, send an email notification to users who have provided their email address

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us: