Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you engage with ScopeLock, we may collect:

• Contact information: Name, email, company name
• Project data: Requirements, code repositories, technical specifications
• Payment information: Billing address, payment method details (processed by third parties)
• Communication: Emails, messages, meeting notes
• Usage data: Website analytics (IP address, browser, pages visited)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Deliver software development services
• Communicate about projects and milestones
• Process payments
• Improve our services and website
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your data to third parties or use it for advertising.

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Cal.com: Meeting scheduling (see their privacy policy)
• Payment processors: Stripe, PayPal for payments
• Email: Email service providers for communications
• Analytics: Basic website analytics (no cross-site tracking)

Each third party has their own privacy policy governing data use.

4. Data Retention

We retain data for:

• Project files: Duration of engagement + 1 year for support
• Communication: 2 years for reference and legal compliance
• Payment records: 7 years for tax/legal requirements
• Analytics: Aggregated, anonymized data indefinitely

You may request earlier deletion subject to legal/contractual obligations.

5. Your Rights (GDPR/Privacy Laws)

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your data
• Correction: Update incorrect information
• Deletion: Request removal of your data (subject to legal requirements)
• Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to certain data processing

Contact scopelock@mindprotocol.ai to exercise these rights.

6. Security

We implement reasonable security measures:

• Encrypted communications (TLS/SSL)
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security reviews
• Secure code repositories (private by default)

No system is 100% secure. We will notify you promptly of any data breaches affecting your information.

7. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses minimal cookies for:

• Session management
• Basic analytics (page views, navigation)

We do not use tracking pixels, cross-site cookies, or ad retargeting.

8. International Data Transfers

We're based in France (EU). If you're outside the EU, your data may be transferred to the EU for processing. We comply with applicable data transfer regulations.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as our services evolve. Material changes will be communicated to active clients via email.

Questions or Concerns?

Contact us at scopelock@mindprotocol.ai for privacy-related questions.