Effective Date: Jan 1, 26
AZX Public Benefit Corporation ("AZX," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information from visitors to our website (the "Site"). It is designed to reflect our values of transparency, security, and confidentiality.

1. Information We Collect

• Personal Information you voluntarily provide (such as your name, email address, phone number, or company) when filling out forms, subscribing to updates, or requesting contact.
• Usage Data such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited, collected in a standard way by our hosting environment.
• Cookies & Analytics: We may use basic website analytics tools, including those provided by our hosting platform, to understand and improve website performance and visitor patterns. We do not use advertising cookies or behavioral tracking technologies without separate notice or consent as appropriate.

When we engage with clients in professional services or technology solutions, we may also handle confidential and sensitive business data provided to us directly through structured integrations, workshops, and engagements. All such data is treated as secure and confidential and managed in accordance with our internal security policies.

2. How We Use Information

We use information collected through the Site to:

• Respond to inquiries and communicate with you about our services.
• Improve the functionality, security, and performance of our Site.
• Share materials such as proposals (e.g., via Qwilr or similar platforms).

For client engagements, we only use data as expressly. We do not train AI models on client personal or confidential data without explicit written consent.

3. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard information against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

• Secure infrastructure and encryption of sensitive information.
• Access controls limited to authorized personnel.
• Policies and regular reviews aligned with industry security standards.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal or business information.
Service Providers: We may use trusted third party providers for various purposes, including for website hosting, communications, content management services, and proposal tools, that are contractually required to protect your information.
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Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or regulatory obligation.

5. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by client agreements and applicable laws.

6. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable obligations.

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at info@azx.io.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
AZX PBC info@azx.io