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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 May 2026

Overview

Augmented CTO ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website augmentedcto.com and use our services.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site or use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Fill out a contact form or book a strategy call
  • Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
  • Engage with our services or communications

This information may include:

  • Name and email address
  • Company name and role
  • Project details and requirements
  • Budget and timeline information
  • Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Operating system and device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website and search terms
  • Date and time of visits

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Process your requests for strategy calls or project proposals
  • Send you marketing communications (with your consent)
  • Improve our website and services
  • Analyze usage patterns and trends
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Prevent fraud and enhance security

How We Share Your Information

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

  • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you (e.g., email service providers, analytics providers, payment processors).
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
  • With Your Consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Understand how you use our website
  • Improve your user experience
  • Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

Third-Party Analytics

We may use third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics and Plausible Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our website. These services may collect information about your use of our website and other websites.

For more information about how Google uses data, visit Google's Privacy Policy.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined 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.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing your personal information
  • Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service provider
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent to our processing of your information

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

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from your jurisdiction. We take appropriate measures to ensure that your personal information receives an adequate level of protection.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our website and services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Note: For data protection enquiries, contact our team at privacy@augmentedcto.com.