Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

TaoQ AI ("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 taoq.ai, including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto (collectively, the "Site").

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Data

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Contact us through forms on our Site
• Subscribe to newsletters or updates
• Request information about our services
• Engage with our content or services

This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Company name and professional information
• Communication preferences
• Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website addresses
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Device identifiers

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and other tracking technologies to help customize the Site and improve your experience. When you access the Site, your personal information is not collected through the use of tracking technology. Most browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can remove or reject cookies, but be aware that such action could affect the availability and functionality of the Site.

3.1 Types of Cookies We May Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site (if implemented in the future)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

4. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our Site and services
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Send you technical notices, updates, and administrative messages
• Communicate with you about our services, research, and developments
• Improve and optimize our Site and services
• Analyze usage trends and user preferences
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

5. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors and service providers who perform services on our behalf
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• With Your Consent: When you have given us explicit consent to share your information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

6. 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 of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Employee training on data protection practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your data
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request transfer of your data to another organization
• Right to Object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

8. 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 or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

10. Third-Party Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites and services that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take necessary actions.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

13. Contact Us

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

14. EU Data Protection

For the purpose of applicable data protection law (including the GDPR), we are the data controller of your personal information. If you have any questions or concerns about our data processing practices, or if you wish to exercise your rights, please contact us using the information provided above.