Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

Information We Collect

When you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or use our services, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Name (derived from email or provided)
  • Company information (if provided)
  • Job title and role information
  • Phone number (when provided)
  • Communication preferences
  • Technical information (IP address, browser type, device information)
  • Usage data and website analytics

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

  • Consent: Newsletter subscriptions and marketing communications
  • Legitimate Interest: Website analytics and service improvement
  • Contract Performance: Providing requested services and responding to inquiries
  • Legal Obligation: Compliance with applicable laws and regulations

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Send weekly market intelligence newsletters
  • Provide salary reports and industry insights
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Improve our services and website functionality
  • Analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Prevent fraud and ensure security

Third-Party Services

We share data with trusted service providers who help us operate our services:

  • Resend: Email delivery service for newsletters and notifications
  • Supabase: Database hosting and user management
  • Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance monitoring
  • Zapier: Workflow automation and data integration
  • Cal.com: Calendar booking and scheduling
  • Vercel: Website hosting and content delivery

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the specified purposes.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties except:

  • With your explicit consent
  • To comply with legal requirements, court orders, or government requests
  • To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
  • In connection with a business transfer, merger, or acquisition
  • With service providers as described above

International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers are located outside your country. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities and ensuring recipients provide adequate data protection.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data for:

  • Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
  • Contact inquiries: 3 years for customer service purposes
  • Website analytics: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
  • Legal compliance data: As required by applicable laws
  • CARLA evaluation data: As specified in our Terms of Service

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze website traffic and user behavior
  • Provide personalized content and recommendations
  • Ensure website security and functionality

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
  • Restriction: Limit how we process your data
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interest
  • Withdraw Consent: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
  • Lodge Complaints: File complaints with data protection authorities

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below. We will respond within 30 days.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, regular security assessments, and staff training.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, contact us:

Autonomy Heroes, LLC
Email: contact@autonomyheroes.com
Phone: (650) 933-4532
Address: 2108 N ST, STE N, Sacramento, CA 95816