Privacy Policy

1. Introduction and Scope

This Privacy Policy describes how Xeciko ("we," "our," or "us"), operating at xeciko.info and located at 3057 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL, collects, uses, stores, and discloses information obtained from visitors to this website. This policy applies to all users who access xeciko.info regardless of the device or browser used.

Xeciko is committed to handling personal information responsibly and in compliance with applicable United States federal and state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where applicable, the CAN-SPAM Act, and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13.

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of the site.

2. Information We Collect

We collect two categories of information: information you provide directly, and information collected automatically through your use of the site.

2a. Information You Provide Directly

When you use the contact form on this site, you provide your name, email address, and the content of your message. This information is transmitted via email to [email protected]. We do not store form submissions in a database on our servers; the information travels directly through your email client to our email address.

2b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit xeciko.info, certain technical information is collected automatically by standard web server and analytics technologies. This may include your IP address (in truncated or anonymized form where technically supported), browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited on our site, time and date of visit, and duration of visit. This information is collected in aggregate form and is used for website performance monitoring and general traffic analysis.

2c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies as described in our Cookie Policy, available at xeciko.info/cookies.html. You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie consent interface provided on this site.

3. How We Use Your Information

Information collected through this website is used for the following purposes:

Contact form submissions are used solely to respond to the inquiry submitted. We do not add contact form submitters to marketing lists, share their information with third parties for marketing purposes, or use their information for any purpose other than responding to the specific inquiry.

Automatically collected technical data is used to understand how visitors interact with the site, identify technical issues, and improve the overall user experience. This data is processed in aggregate and is not used to identify individual users.

Cookie data is used as described in our Cookie Policy. Where analytics cookies are used, the data is used to understand traffic patterns and page performance.

We do not use personal information for automated decision-making or profiling. We do not sell personal information to third parties. We do not use personal information collected through this site for advertising targeting purposes beyond what is described in our Cookie Policy.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

For users located in jurisdictions that require a legal basis for processing personal data, we rely on the following bases: legitimate interests (for processing contact form submissions in order to respond to inquiries and for analyzing website traffic to maintain and improve the site), consent (for non-essential cookies, where your explicit consent is obtained through our cookie consent interface), and contractual necessity (not applicable, as this site does not involve commercial transactions).

Where we rely on legitimate interests, we have assessed that those interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms, given the limited nature and volume of personal data involved and the reasonable expectations of users visiting an informational website.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

Service providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating the website, such as hosting providers and analytics services. These providers are contractually bound to use information only as necessary to provide their services to us and in accordance with applicable law.

Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, including law enforcement or regulatory agencies.

Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify users of any such change in ownership through a prominent notice on this site.

Protection of rights: We may disclose information where we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Xeciko, our users, or the public.

6. Data Retention

Email communications received through the contact form are retained in our email system for as long as necessary to respond to the inquiry and for a reasonable period thereafter for record-keeping purposes, generally not exceeding 24 months. After that period, communications are deleted unless there is a specific legal or operational reason to retain them longer.

Automatically collected technical data processed through analytics tools is retained according to the retention policies of the applicable third-party analytics service, which we configure to use the shortest reasonable retention period available.

Cookie data is retained for the periods specified in our Cookie Policy.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include:

Access: The right to request information about what personal data we hold about you.

Correction: The right to request correction of inaccurate personal data.

Deletion: The right to request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.

Opt-out of sale: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information, so this right is not applicable in practice, but we acknowledge it here for transparency.

Non-discrimination: Under the CCPA, California residents have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising their privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected] or by phone at +1773-257-0200. We will respond to requests within the timeframe required by applicable law.

8. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include using HTTPS for data transmission and limiting access to information to personnel who need it to perform their functions.

No method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we use commercially reasonable measures to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information in a way that creates a risk of harm, we will notify affected individuals as required by applicable law.

9. Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided personal information through this site, please contact us at [email protected] and we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

This policy is consistent with the requirements of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), 15 U.S.C. Section 6501 et seq.

10. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information. The inclusion of a link on this site does not imply endorsement of the linked site.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the site following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

12. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us: