Zeus

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

By using our platform, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

Name, email address, and contact details when you create an account or contact us.
Billing information (processed securely by our payment processor; we do not store full payment card details).
Account credentials and authentication data.

Usage Data

IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.
Pages visited, time spent, and interaction patterns.
Referral sources and clickstream data.

Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies for platform functionality and optional analytics cookies to improve user experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

To provide, maintain, and improve our services, including default managed hosting and optional code export features.
To process transactions and send service-related communications.
To personalize your experience and deliver relevant content.
To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity.
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist with hosting, analytics, payment processing, and customer support, under strict confidentiality agreements.
Legal Authorities: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights or the safety of others.
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice to you.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Specifically:

Account data: Retained until account deletion or after 24 months of inactivity.
Usage data: Retained for 26 months for analytics purposes.
Billing records: Retained for 7 years to comply with tax regulations.

When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access

Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal exceptions.

Right to Portability

Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

Right to Rectification

Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

Right to Restrict Processing

Limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.

Right to Object

Object to processing for direct marketing or legitimate interests.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond within 30 days. California residents may also designate an authorized agent to make requests on their behalf.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest, access controls, and regular security audits. Our default managed hosting infrastructure includes automated backups, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or adequacy decisions, to protect your information in accordance with applicable law.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or a prominent notice on our website. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:

Privacy contact

Email: privacy@zeus1.app

For legal notices and DPA requests: legal@zeus1.app

Disclosures: Zeus is operated by a small team and has not yet appointed a formal Data Protection Officer under GDPR Art. 37 (we do not meet the size / processing thresholds that mandate one). Once we do, we will list the DPO here. Likewise we have not yet appointed an EU Art. 27 representative; until that is in place, EU residents whose data we process may exercise their rights by emailing the privacy address above and we will respond within 30 days. EU residents may also lodge a complaint with their local data protection authority.

Additional Information for California Residents (CCPA)

Under the CCPA, California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold. We do not sell personal information. You may request disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal information collected in the past 12 months, and request deletion of your data. We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.

Categories of personal information collected in the past 12 months: identifiers (name, email, IP address), commercial information (purchase history), internet activity (browsing behavior), and professional/employment information (if provided).