Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 2024
Introduction
Latio Tech ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website latio.tech and use our cybersecurity vendor directory platform (the "Service").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Service.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Create an account on our platform
- Submit product reviews or ratings
- Contact us via email or support forms
- Subscribe to our newsletter or communications
- Participate in surveys or assessments
This may include:
- • Name and email address
- • Company information and role
- • Profile picture (if provided)
- • Review content and ratings
- • Communication preferences
Usage Information
We automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns:
- IP address and general location information
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on our platform
- Referring websites and search terms
- Device information and operating system
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Service Operations
- • Provide and maintain our platform
- • Process user registrations and logins
- • Enable review submissions and moderation
- • Facilitate comparisons and search features
Communications
- • Send service-related notifications
- • Respond to customer support inquiries
- • Deliver newsletters and updates (with consent)
- • Notify about account or review status
Platform Improvement
- • Analyze usage patterns and trends
- • Improve user experience and features
- • Develop new tools and services
- • Ensure platform security and integrity
Legal Compliance
- • Comply with legal obligations
- • Prevent fraud and abuse
- • Enforce our terms of service
- • Respond to legal requests
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
Public Reviews
When you submit a review, certain information (rating, review text, general company size, role level) may be displayed publicly. Personal identifying information is kept private.
Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our platform (hosting, analytics, customer support) under strict confidentiality agreements.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Latio Tech, our users, or others.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of the transaction, with appropriate notice provided.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Security Measures Include:
- • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
- • Secure user authentication and authorization
- • Regular security assessments and updates
- • Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
- • Secure hosting infrastructure and data backup procedures
However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
You have certain rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Portability
Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you in a portable format.
Correction
Update or correct inaccurate personal information through your account settings.
Deletion
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal and operational requirements.
Communication Preferences
Opt out of non-essential communications at any time through email unsubscribe links or account settings.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@latio.com with your request and verification of your identity.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless:
- A longer retention period is required by law
- You have consented to longer retention
- We need to retain it for legitimate business purposes (e.g., dispute resolution)
When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States. These countries may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.
When we transfer your personal information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify you through email or a prominent notice on our platform
- For significant changes, provide additional notice as required by law
Your continued use of our Service after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: