Privacy Policy
By visiting bitstreamllc.com (our "website"), including any sub-domains thereof, you (the "user", or "you") acknowledge agreement to this Privacy Policy, as well as the applicable third-party Privacy Policies detailed below.
Bitstream Consulting LLC ("Bitstream", "we", "our" or "us") is committed to transparency, and the responsible collection and use of your personal data. We believe it is fundamental for all to understand the data that a website collects, and how it is used.
This Privacy Policy applies solely to the information collected ("data") by use of this website. This Privacy Policy advises the user of the following:
- What personally identifiable information is collected from you when you use our website.
- How your personally identifiable information (1) is used.
- How your personally identifiable information (1) is processed and stored.
- With whom your personally identifiable information (1) is shared.
- What options are available to you regarding the use of your data.
- The security practices in place to protect the misuse of your data.
- How you can correct any inaccuracies in your data.
The use of this website is additionally governed by the following third-party Privacy Policies:
| Company | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| CloudFlare | Website Analytics | https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/ |
| Anti-spam Measures | https://www.google.com/recaptcha/about/ |
Information We Collect, and How It Is Used
Bitstream collects both voluntary (purposefully submitted) data, as well as involuntary (automatically collected) data. We do not use any collected data for the purpose of advertising nor marketing. We collect only the minimum amount of data necessary in order to engage our users, and gain insight on user experience. We will never sell or rent this data to anyone.
SMS Messaging Policy
By providing your phone number via email or a support ticket, you consent to receive SMS messages from Bitstream. These messages are intended to facilitate communication and provide services, and we do not use SMS for marketing or promotional purposes.
SMS Consent and Terms & Conditions:
- Message Frequency: The frequency of messages may vary.
- Help and Opt-Out: For assistance, reply with HELP. To unsubscribe at any time, reply with STOP.
- Message and Data Rates: Standard message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier and plan.
- Data Privacy: Information collected through SMS consent will not be shared with third parties or affiliates.
- Verification Messages: If you have provided your phone number via email or a support ticket, you may receive texts to verify your information. If you have applied for a position with Bitstream, you may receive text updates regarding your application. Message rates may apply, and message frequency may vary. You can opt out at any time by texting STOP. For further assistance, text HELP.
By opting in to receive SMS messages, you agree to these terms. If you have already opted in, you can unsubscribe at any time by replying STOP. You can re-subscribe at any time by replying START.
Involuntary or Automatically Collected Website Data
Data which is collected automatically, by visiting or interacting with our website, is solely used for the purposes of understanding and improving upon our user behavior and website performance. Bitstream does not directly collect any user data - instead, we leverage third-party services to fulfill this.
For analysis of our site performance and user experience, we leverage the CloudFlare Analytics platform. CloudFlare Analytics is a privacy-centric platform, that aims provide us with meaningful insights, without using invasive tracking practices. Your IP address is used to perform broad geolocation, as well as to identify your unique web session, as it pertains to web analytics. Use of our website is therefore additionally governed by the CloudFlare Privacy Policy - available here.
As an anti-spam measure, we leverage the Google reCAPTCHA platform on our website. This employs a "cookie" - a small embedded file - which tracks and gauges user behavior across our website, in order to conclude whether or not the user is human. Use of our website is therefore additionally governed by the Google Privacy Policy - available here.
We also make use of cookies for the purposes of storing and retrieving preferences which you set on our website. These cookies are not transmitted and are only kept locally on your own device.
Security
We take the security of your data seriously. Your data is encrypted during transmission to its third-party destination via the secure TLS cryptographic protocol. It is always advisable to confirm that you are securely connected, by ensuring you are visiting this website at https://bitstreamllc.com.
Voluntarily submitted data, in particular, is retained for 30 days before automatic deletion. This data is, however, retained on secure email servers indefinitely, unless requested otherwise.
Access to all data, involuntary or voluntary, is restricted only to employees who require such access in order to fulfill inquiries or analyze behavior. We employ the Principle of Least Privilege in order to achieve this.
Options Regarding Your Data
We believe that only you should ultimately be in charge of your own data. Please contact [email protected] or 404-939-2487 for any requests of the following:
- Determining what data we have about you, if applicable.
- Correcting any inaccuracies regarding the data we have about you.
- Deletion of any data we have about you.
- Concerns about use or misuse of any data we have about you.
- Questions or clarification about this Privacy Policy.
Summary of Data Collected
| Data Collected | Collection Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| IP Address | CloudFlare | For unique identification of your sessions on our website, for purposes of website and user behavior analytics. |
| IP Address | For identification of your browser as it pertains to anti-spam facilities. | |
| Cookies, Browser Preferences | Anti-spam; to verify that you are a human, and not a "bot". | |
| User Behavior Patterns | Anti-spam; to verify that you are a human, and not a "bot". |
Updates to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy, including the choice and contents of applicable third-party Privacy Policies, is subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date Privacy Policy, please refer to https://bitstreamllc.com/privacy/.