Privacy Policy

Introduction

AWDVI LLC (operating as AWDVI) is a computer systems design and related services company registered in La Jolla, California. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, safeguard, and retain personal information obtained through our website at www.awdvi.lat, through our service engagements, and through any associated digital properties, forms, communications, and tools (collectively, the Services).

We are committed to complying with applicable data protection laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and other relevant federal and state regulations. By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

Information You Provide Directly

• Full name, business name, and job title.
• Email address, phone number, and postal address.
• Project descriptions, technical requirements, and related messages submitted through contact forms, emails, or discovery calls.
• Billing and invoicing information necessary to fulfill contractual obligations.
• Feedback, surveys, or testimonials you voluntarily submit.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, our servers and authorized third-party tools may automatically log:

• IP address, browser version, operating system, and device type.
• Pages visited, referring URLs, click patterns, and session duration.
• Approximate geographic location as inferred from IP data.
• Cookies, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies used to maintain session state and analyze traffic.

Information From Third Parties

• Business contact data from publicly available sources, professional directories, or verified lead databases used for legitimate outreach.
• Analytics data from third-party platforms such as Google Analytics, search consoles, or advertising networks.
• Identity verification data when required for contractual due diligence.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

1. Service Delivery: to scope projects, communicate requirements, deliver work products, and provide ongoing support.
2. Client Relationship: to respond to inquiries, schedule consultations, and manage account and billing workflows.
3. Improvement: to understand user behavior on our website, refine our services, and develop new capabilities.
4. Security: to detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, unauthorized access, or technical vulnerabilities.
5. Legal Compliance: to honor data subject requests, comply with lawful process, and enforce our terms of service.
6. Marketing: to send periodic updates about our services, industry insights, or event invitations, solely where we have a legitimate interest or your affirmative consent.

Basis for Processing

Our processing activities are grounded in one or more of the following legal bases:

• Performance of a contract to which you are a party, or pre-contractual steps taken at your request.
• Legitimate business interests that do not override your fundamental rights.
• Compliance with a legal obligation.
• Your explicit consent where required by law.

Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it only in these circumstances:

• Service Providers: with vendors who assist with hosting, email delivery, analytics, or billing under written data-processing agreements.
• Professional Advisors: with auditors, attorneys, or insurers bound by confidentiality duties.
• Legal Requirements: with regulators, courts, or law enforcement when legally compelled.
• Business Transfers: in connection with a merger, asset sale, or restructuring, with notice to affected individuals.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, resolve disputes, or comply with contractual and legal requirements. When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or irreversibly anonymized.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enable core functionality, remember preferences, and measure aggregate traffic. Categories include:

• Strictly Necessary: required for site navigation and security; cannot be disabled.
• Performance / Analytics: aggregated usage statistics on an anonymous basis.
• Functional: remember language, region, or display preferences.

You may configure your browser to block or delete cookies. Be aware that some site features may not function properly without them.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you and receive a portable copy.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention obligations.
• Restrict or object to certain processing activities.
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell personal information).
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Not be discriminated against for exercising applicable privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please send a written request to guide@awdvi.lat. We will verify your identity before processing and respond within the timeframe required by law.

Children Privacy

Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with such information, contact us immediately and we will promptly delete it.

International Data Transfers

AWDVI LLC is headquartered in the United States. If you access the Services from outside the US, please be aware that your data may be transferred to, stored in, and processed within the United States. By using the Services, you consent to such transfers in accordance with this policy.

Third-Party Links

Our website may link to external sites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party platforms. We encourage you to review any third-party privacy policy before providing personal information.

Security Safeguards

We employ industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect personal information, including encrypted connections (TLS), access controls, regular security assessments, and staff training. While no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is entirely secure, we strive to use commercially acceptable means to safeguard your data.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. Material updates will be posted here with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this page regularly.