Privacy Policy

Effective date:

ATOFIA LLC (“ATOFIA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a Tennessee limited liability company that develops patented cryptographic technologies. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website at atofia.com (the “Site”).

By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use the Site.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you interact with the Site, such as when you:

  • Submit a contact or inquiry form;
  • Request information about our products or services;
  • Apply for a position through our careers page; or
  • Correspond with us by email.

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Company name and job title
  • Any other information you choose to provide in your message

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring URL
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Date and time of visit
  • Device identifiers

This information is collected through server logs and may be collected through cookies and similar technologies as described below.

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as web beacons and pixels) to collect and store information when you visit the Site. Cookies are small data files placed on your device that help us understand how visitors use the Site.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies. Required for the Site to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
  • Analytics Cookies. Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting information about pages visited, traffic sources, and other usage patterns. We may use third-party analytics services for this purpose.

Your Cookie Choices

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to alert you when a cookie is being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on the Site. For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit allaboutcookies.org.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you;
  • To evaluate potential business relationships and partnerships;
  • To process employment applications;
  • To operate, maintain, and improve the Site;
  • To analyze usage patterns and trends;
  • To protect the security and integrity of the Site;
  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our rights; and
  • To send you information about ATOFIA products, services, and events that may be relevant to you, where permitted by law. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in any email we send.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers. We may share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, analytics, and email delivery. These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes of providing services to us and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
  • Legal Compliance. We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal process, such as a subpoena, court order, or government request.
  • Protection of Rights. We may disclose information when we believe it is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of ATOFIA, our users, or the public.
  • Business Transfers. If ATOFIA is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of its assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change by posting a notice on the Site.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When determining the appropriate retention period, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the information, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, and whether we can achieve the purposes of processing through other means.

Usage data collected automatically is generally retained for a shorter period unless it is needed to strengthen security, improve the Site, or as required by law.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. International Data Transfers

ATOFIA is based in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using the Site and providing your information, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

Where required by applicable law, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information in connection with any such transfer.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you reside, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. We are committed to honoring these rights in accordance with applicable law.

U.S. State Privacy Rights

If you are a resident of California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Tennessee, or another U.S. state with a comprehensive privacy law, you may have the right to:

  • Know and Access. Request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
  • Delete. Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Correct. Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
  • Opt Out. Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. As stated above, we do not sell your personal information.
  • Non-Discrimination. Exercise your privacy rights without receiving discriminatory treatment.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

Opt-Out Preference Signals

We recognize and honor opt-out preference signals such as the Global Privacy Control (GPC). If your browser or device sends a GPC signal, we will treat it as a valid request to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information associated with that browser or device.

European Economic Area (EEA) and United Kingdom

If you are located in the EEA or United Kingdom, your personal data is processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or UK GDPR, as applicable. Our legal bases for processing include:

  • Legitimate Interests. To operate and improve our Site and respond to inquiries, where our interests are not overridden by your data protection rights.
  • Consent. Where you have given us specific consent to process your personal data for a particular purpose.
  • Legal Obligation. Where processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation.

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you;
  • Request rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data;
  • Request erasure of your personal data;
  • Object to or request restriction of processing;
  • Request data portability; and
  • Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@atofia.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

9. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by ATOFIA. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a person under 18 without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@atofia.com.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about our data practices, please contact us: