PRIVACY POLICY

ReadyCache ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website https://ready-cache.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit or interact with the Site. It applies to all visitors, users, and customers, regardless of location, subject to applicable law.

1. Definitions

• Personal Information: Information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked with an identifiable individual.
• Processing: Any operation performed on personal information, including collection, use, storage, disclosure, or deletion.
• Service Providers: Third parties that process information on our behalf to operate or improve the Site.
• Third Parties: External entities not owned or controlled by ReadyCache.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect:

• Email address (e.g., when signing up for updates or waitlists)
• Communications you send to us (e.g., emails or contact form submissions)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device identifiers
• Pages visited and interactions
• Referring URLs
• Approximate location (derived from IP)

This information is collected using cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies.

3. Categories of Personal Information

For U.S. Privacy Laws:

4. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and operate the Site
• Communicate with you (e.g., updates, announcements)
• Improve Site functionality and user experience
• Analyze usage and performance
• Prevent fraud and ensure security
• Comply with legal obligations

Data Use by Category

• Email addresses: Communications, updates, and product announcements
• Usage and analytics data: Product improvement and performance analysis
• Device and technical data: Security and debugging

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Enable core Site functionality
• Understand how users interact with the Site
• Support marketing and analytics efforts

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Some features of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

We currently do not respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals.

6. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing

We may share information with trusted Service Providers, including:

Analytics and Advertising

• Meta (Facebook) Pixel – may collect IP address, device information, and interaction events for advertising and performance measurement. See Meta's Privacy Policy.

Infrastructure and Hosting

• Vercel – hosting and performance infrastructure. See Vercel's privacy documentation.

7. Your Privacy Rights

7.1 U.S. State Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA and Similar Laws)

Depending on your state of residence, you may have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect and how we use it
• Request access to or deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of the sharing of personal information for targeted advertising
• Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights

7.2 GDPR Rights (EEA and UK Users)

If you are located in the EEA or UK, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data
• Restrict or object to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

• Consent
• Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services)
• Compliance with legal obligations

8. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our Service Providers operate. We rely on appropriate safeguards where required by law.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes described in this Policy
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Retention periods are determined based on the nature of the data, the purpose for which it is processed, and applicable legal requirements.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by applicable law.

12. Children's Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via the Site or by email where required. The "Last Updated" date reflects the most recent revision.