Privacy Policy

Tech.us Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 30th August 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Indyzen Inc, doing business as Tech.us, Inc ("Company," "We," "Us" or "Our"), located at 2033 Gateway Pl Ste 500, San Jose, CA 95110, collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your Personal Data when you access or use our Website, our consumer‐facing mobile applications (available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store), and any related services (collectively, the "Service"). This Policy also describes your rights regarding your Personal Data and how the law protects you.

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not access or use our Service.

1. Interpretation and Definitions
   1. Interpretation

      Words whose initial letters are capitalized have specific meanings as defined in this Policy. The definitions provided here apply whether the terms appear in the singular or plural.

   2. Definitions
      • Account: An account created by you or on your behalf to access the Service.
      • Affiliate: An entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party (control means ownership of 50% or more of voting securities or similar interests).
      • Business: For the purposes of the CCPA/CPRA, this refers to the legal entity that collects consumers' personal information and determines the purposes and means of processing such information.
      • CCPA/CPRA: The California Consumer Privacy Act and the California Privacy Rights Act, which provide certain rights to California residents.
      • Company: Indyzen Inc, doing business as Tech.us, Inc, located at 2033 Gateway Pl Ste 500, San Jose, CA 95110.
      • Consumer: For CCPA/CPRA purposes, a natural person who is a California resident.
      • Cookies: Small files placed on your computer or mobile device by a website that record your browsing activity.
      • Country: Primarily the United States (with our principal place of business in California). In some sections, references to California pertain to rights available to California residents.
      • Data Controller: Data Controller: Under the GDPR, the entity (i.e. Tech.us) that determines the purposes and means of processing your Personal Data.
      • Device: Any device (computer, smartphone, tablet, etc.) that you use to access our Service.
      • Do Not Track (DNT): A setting that allows users to signal their preference not to be tracked across websites.
      • Facebook Fan Page: Our official public profile on Facebook, available at https://www.facebook.com/techdotus/.
      • GDPR: The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation.
      • Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual. For GDPR purposes, this includes names, identification numbers, location data, online identifiers, and other similar data.
      • Mobile Application: A software application developed by the Company that can be installed on a mobile device and is available via the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
      • Service: The Website (accessible at https://tech.us/), the Mobile Applications, and any related services provided by the Company.
      • Service Provider: A third-party entity (or individual) that processes Personal Data on our behalf.
      • Third-party Social Media Service: Any social network or website that allows you to log in or create an account (e.g., Google, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn).
      • Usage Data: Information automatically collected about your use of the Service (e.g., IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and diagnostic data).
2. Data Minimization and Collection Principles

   We adhere to data minimization principles and only collect Personal Data that is necessary for the specific purposes outlined in this Policy. We regularly review our data collection practices and delete unnecessary data in accordance with our retention schedules. Our data collection is limited to what is reasonably necessary to provide and improve our Service.

3. Information We Collect and How We Use It

   We collect different types of information in order to provide and continually improve our Service. In some cases, the information is collected directly from you, while in other cases it is collected automatically.

   1. Types of Data Collected
      1. Personal Data

         While using our Service, we may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. This may include:

         • Email address
         • First name and last name
         • Phone number
         • Postal address (including state, province, ZIP/Postal code, and city)
         • Payment details (e.g., bank account information for processing payments)
      2. Mobile Application Data

         When you use our Mobile Applications, in addition to the information described above, we may collect:

         • Device-specific information (e.g., device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers)
         • Usage data such as app interactions, crash reports, and performance metrics
         • Location data, if you grant permission (you may manage this via your device's settings)
         • Data from in-app purchases, including payment processing via Apple Store or Google Play In-App Payments
      3. Mobile App Permissions

         Our Mobile Applications may request access to certain device features and data, including but not limited to:

         • Location Data: Used for nearby services, personalization, and location-based features. We may collect both approximate (network-based) and precise (GPS) location data only with your explicit consent. This data helps provide relevant local content and services. Optional and managed in device settings.
         • Camera and Photos/Media: Used for profile image uploads, document scanning, and photo attachments. Images may be processed locally on your device or uploaded to our secure servers for specific features. You can revoke this permission at any time through device settings.
         • Microphone: Used for voice input features, audio messages, or voice-to-text functionality. Audio is processed only when actively using these features and is not continuously monitored.
         • Contacts: Only accessed with explicit permission for features like inviting friends, contact syncing, or social sharing. Contact data is not stored on our servers unless specifically required for the requested feature.
         • Storage: Used to save app data, cache content, and store user-generated content locally on your device.
      4. Usage Data

         Automatically collected information includes:

         • IP address
         • Browser type and version
         • Pages visited and duration of visits
         • Unique device identifiers
         • Diagnostic and performance data
      5. Information from Third-Party Social Media Services

         If you register or log in using a Third-party Social Media Service (e.g., Google, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn), we may collect information associated with your account on those services (such as your name, email address, profile picture, and friend/contact list).

         How We Use Your Personal Data

         We use your Personal Data for various purposes, including:

         • Providing and Maintaining the Service: To operate, personalize, and improve our Website and Mobile Applications.
         • Account Management: To manage your registration and provide you with account-specific functionalities.
         • Contractual Obligations: To process transactions and provide services that you have purchased or requested.
         • Communication: To contact you via email, SMS, push notifications, or other methods regarding updates, promotions, security alerts, or customer support.
         • Marketing and Advertising: To deliver targeted advertising and promotional offers (with your consent where required), and to analyze marketing campaigns.
         • Business Operations: For internal analysis, troubleshooting, and improving the performance and security of our Service.
         • Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales, your Personal Data may be among the assets transferred.
         • Legal Obligations: To comply with legal requirements and enforce our policies and agreements.
4. ACustom Software Development Services Notice:

   If you engage with us as a business client for custom software development services, please refer to your contractual agreement with us. Specific data practices for business engagements are governed by separate Data Processing Agreements or contractual terms.

5. Tracking Technologies and Cookies

   We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity on our Service and store certain information. These technologies help us improve our Service, analyze trends, and personalize your experience. They include:

   • Cookies: Small files placed on your device. You may disable cookies in your browser, though some parts of our Service may then be unavailable.
   • Web Beacons and Similar Technologies: These are used in our emails and on our Service to track user engagement and for analytical purposes.
   • Mobile Applications Note:

     Mobile apps may not use cookies in the same manner as websites. Instead, we rely on device-specific identifiers and similar technologies to collect analogous data for app analytics and performance.

     For more details on the cookies we use and your choices, please refer to our Cookies Policy (or the Cookies section below).

6. Payments

   For transactions involving paid products and services, we use third-party payment processors. We do not store or collect your payment card details on our servers. Instead, such information is handled directly by our payment processors (including Apple Store In-App Payments, Google Play In-App Payments, Stripe, PayPal, etc.) in accordance with their respective Privacy Policies and PCI-DSS standards.

7. Behavioral Remarketing and Advertising

   We use remarketing services to display content and ads tailored to your interests on third-party websites or apps. These services (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook, Bing Ads, Twitter, Pinterest, etc.) use cookies and other technologies to collect and track information about your interactions with our Service. You may opt out of interest-based advertising via:

   The NAI's opt-out platform: http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/
   The EDAA's opt-out platform: http://www.youronlinechoices.com/
   The DAA's opt-out platform: http://optout.aboutads.info/?c=2&lang=EN
8. Apple App Tracking Transparency (ATT)

   App Tracking Transparency (iOS Only)

   In accordance with Apple's App Tracking Transparency framework, we may request your permission to track your activity across apps and websites owned by other companies for advertising and measurement purposes. You can change your preference at any time in your iOS device settings under Settings > Privacy > Tracking.

9. Retention, Transfer, and Deletion of Your Personal Data
   1. Retention

      We retain your Personal Data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Specific retention periods include:

      • Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for up to 2 years after account closure
      • Usage Data: Generally stored for 12-24 months unless needed for security or analytical purposes
      • Financial Data: Retained for up to 7 years for tax and regulatory compliance
      • Marketing Data: Retained until you withdraw consent or up to 3 years of inactivity
   2. Transfer

      Your information is processed at our operating offices and may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside your state, province, country, or other jurisdiction. We ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your Personal Data, including appropriate contractual protections and compliance with applicable data protection laws.

   3. Deletion and Access

      You have the right to access, update, or delete your Personal Data. You can manage your information by:
      Logging into your account (if applicable) and updating your settings Contacting us at privacy@tech.us with your request

      Please note that we may need to retain certain data when legally required or for legitimate business purposes.

10. Disclosure of Your Personal Data

    We do not sell your Personal Data to third parties. We may share your Personal Data in the following limited circumstances:

    • With Service Providers: To perform functions on our behalf (e.g., analytics, payment processing, email marketing).
    • Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales.
    • With Affiliates and Business Partners: To offer products, services, or promotions.
    • With Other Users: In public areas of our Service where you choose to share information.
    • As Required by Law: When compelled by legal process, to comply with law enforcement requests, or to protect our rights.
11. Data Security

    We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your Personal Data, including:

    • Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit using TLS/HTTPS protocols and at rest using industry-standard encryption methods
    • Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can access Personal Data to authorized personnel only
    • Security Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for security threats and vulnerabilities
    • Regular Audits: Regular security audits and assessments of our systems and processes

    However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

12. Detailed Information on the Processing of Your Personal Data

    We work with various third-party Service Providers for analytics, email marketing, payment processing, customer support, and more. Below is a non‐exhaustive list of providers whose Privacy Policies you can review for additional details:

    • Analytics: Google Analytics, Firebase, Google Play Services, Matomo, Clicky, Statcounter, Flurry Analytics, Mixpanel, Unity Analytics
    • Email Marketing: Mailchimp, Constant Contact, AWeber, GetResponse, Hubspot
    • Payments: Apple Store In-App Payments, Google Play In-App Payments, Stripe, PayPal, and others
    • Customer Support and Miscellaneous: FreshDesk, Mouseflow, Google Places
    • Advertising: Google Ads, Facebook Ads Manager, other advertising platforms

    For each provider, please review their individual Privacy Policy by following the links provided in the relevant sections above.

13. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data (GDPR)

    Under the GDPR, we process your Personal Data on one or more of the following legal bases:

    • Consent: When you have given explicit permission.
    • Performance of a Contract: To fulfill our contractual obligations.
    • Legal Obligations: To comply with legal requirements.
    • Vital Interests: To protect your life or the safety of others.
    • Legitimate Interests: For purposes that are in our legitimate business interests, provided these do not override your rights and freedoms.

    If you need clarification regarding the legal basis for processing your Personal Data, please contact us.

14. Your Rights under the GDPR

    If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:

    • Access your Personal Data
    • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete Personal Data
    • Erase your Personal Data (subject to certain exceptions)
    • Restrict or object to the processing of your Personal Data
    • Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format
    • Withdraw Consent: At any time (this will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal)

    To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@tech.us. We may require you to verify your identity before processing your request.

15. Your Rights under the CCPA/CPRA (for California Residents)

    California residents have additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including:

    • Right to Know: Request details on what personal information we collect, use, and share.
    • Right to Access: Obtain a copy of your Personal Data.
    • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your Personal Data (subject to certain exceptions).
    • Right to Opt Out: Direct us not to sell your Personal Data (note: while we do not "sell" data in the traditional sense, some of our Service Providers' practices may qualify under the law).
    • Right to Non-Discrimination: Enjoy the same quality of goods and services regardless of your data exercise rights.

    To exercise these rights, please contact us:

    • By Email: privacy@tech.us
    • By Mail: Indyzen Inc dba Tech.us, 2033 Gateway Pl Ste 500, San Jose, CA 95110
16. "Do Not Track" and Mobile Tracking

    Our Service does not currently respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals. However, many mobile devices and browsers allow you to control tracking preferences. For iOS users, our Mobile Applications may prompt you for permission under Apple's App Tracking Transparency framework. If you decline, tracking for personalized advertising or analytics will be disabled.

17. Children's Privacy

    Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from anyone under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and become aware that your child has provided us with Personal Data without your consent, please contact us immediately at privacy@tech.us so that we may take steps to remove such information.

18. App Store and Google Play Data Safety Disclosures

    In accordance with Google Play and Apple App Store requirements, we provide the following disclosures:

    • Data Collected: Contact Information (e.g., email, phone), Identifiers (device ID), Financial Data (payment details), Location Data (if enabled), Usage Data (app interactions, crash logs), Diagnostics.
    • Data Sharing: Some data is shared with third-party providers for analytics (Google Analytics, Firebase), payments (Apple/Google In-App Payments, Stripe, PayPal), and marketing (Mailchimp, Facebook Ads). We do not sell personal data to third parties.
    • Tracking: Tracking across apps and websites is performed only with explicit user consent under Apple's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework.
    • User Controls: Users can request account and data deletion by contacting us at privacy@tech.us or using in-app account settings (if available).
    • Encryption: All data is transmitted securely using encryption protocols (HTTPS/TLS) and stored with industry-standard encryption.
    • Data Retention: Data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
19. Data Deletion Requests

    You may request deletion of your Personal Data or your entire account at any time by emailing us at privacy@tech.us with the subject line "Data Deletion Request" or through available in-app settings. We will process verified requests within 30 days, except where retention is required by law. Upon deletion, your data will be permanently removed from our active systems, though some data may remain in backup systems for a limited time for security purposes.

20. Age-Appropriate Design and Accessibility

    We are committed to age-appropriate design principles and ensuring our Service is accessible to users with disabilities. We regularly review our interfaces and practices to ensure they meet accessibility standards and do not inadvertently collect unnecessary data from younger users.

21. Links to Other Websites

    Our Service may include links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.

22. Changes to This Privacy Policy

    We may update our Privacy Policy periodically. If we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our Website and/or Mobile Applications and by updating the "Last Updated" date. For significant changes, we may also notify you via email or push notification. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

23. Contact Us

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

    • By Email: privacy@tech.us
    • By Mail: Indyzen Inc dba Tech.us, 2033 Gateway Pl Ste 500, San Jose, CA 95110