Privacy & Intellectual Property Notice

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Effective Date: September 1, 2025

At SteelWave Technologies, LLC, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our clients, website visitors, and event attendees across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and other US states. This Privacy & Intellectual Property Notice outlines how we collect, use, store, protect, and share your information, as well as our ownership of website content, practice names, and marketing materials. We comply with New York’s SHIELD Act, New York Child Data Protection Act (NYCDPA), New Jersey Data Privacy Act (NJDPA), Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and other applicable state privacy laws, and are prepared for the proposed New York Privacy Act (NYPA). Our practices, like CyberShield Assurance™ for security and DataSync Insights™ for data management, reflect our expertise. We update this notice to reflect evolving standards and welcome feedback at info@steelwavetech.com.

Table of Contents

• Information We Collect
• How We Use Your Information
• Information Sharing
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies
• Your Rights
• Data Security
• Children’s Privacy
• Data Retention
• Intellectual Property Protection
• Changes to This Notice
• Contact Us

Information We Collect

We collect information to deliver services, enhance experiences, and improve operations. Types include:

• Personal Information: Name, email, phone, job title, or billing details from interactions, service use, or events (e.g., contact or hiring forms).
• Non-Personal Information: Aggregated data like website traffic or device patterns via cookies or analytics.
• Sensitive Data: Student data for education clients, with consent per NYCDPA and COPPA.
• Third-Party Data: Demographic or interest data from external providers for personalized services.
• AI and IoT Data: Usage data from AI analytics (SteelBrain Synergy™) or IoT devices (IoT Fusion™).
  Methods: Website forms, cookies, service interactions, or automated systems. We obtain consent where required and minimize collection.

How We Use Your Information

We use information for lawful purposes, based on consent, contracts, or legitimate interests:

• Quoting, designing, implementing, or repairing services (e.g., Digital Ignite™ transformations).
• Maintaining accounts and billing.
• Marketing tailored offers, with opt-out options.
• Analytics for website and service improvement (e.g., via DataSync Insights™).
• Security and compliance via CyberShield Assurance™.
• Team oversight for quality.

Information Sharing

• We do not sell or license your information for third-party marketing. We share with:
• Vendor Partners: For services (e.g., cloud providers in CloudForge Synergy™), bound by agreements.
• Marketing Partners: Limited data for campaigns, with safeguards.
• Legal Requirements: Authorities as mandated by New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, or other state and federal laws.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies for functionality, analytics, and personalization. Manage preferences via our consent banner. Contact us for details on cookie usage.

Your Rights

Under CCPA, NJDPA, CTDPA, NYPA (if enacted), and other state privacy laws, rights include access, correction, deletion, opt-out of data sales, and portability. Contact us to exercise them.

Data Security

We comply with New York’s SHIELD Act and other state laws, using encryption, zero-trust architecture, and regular audits (CyberShield Assurance™) to protect data. We notify users of breaches as required by applicable state regulations.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under 13. For K-12 education clients, we comply with COPPA and the NY Child Data Protection Act (NYCDPA), obtaining parental consent and minimizing data collection for users under 18, in alignment with state and federal requirements.

Data Retention

Retained as needed or required by law (e.g., billing for 7 years).

Intellectual Property Protection

All content, including practice names (e.g., Digital Ignite™, IoT Fusion™, DataSync Insights™, CloudForge Synergy™), descriptions, marketing materials, and branding, is proprietary to 

SteelWave Technologies, LLC and protected by copyright, trademark, and other IP laws. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution is prohibited and may result in legal action. For permissions, contact us.

Changes to This Notice

Updates will be posted here, with notifications for significant changes.

Contact Us

Email: info@steelwavetech.com