Privacy Policy

We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Last updated: 6/28/2025

Privacy at a Glance

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Secure by Design

Your data is protected with industry-standard security measures.

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Your Rights

Full control over your personal data with easy access and deletion.

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Purpose-Limited

We only collect data necessary for providing our services.

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Global Compliance

GDPR, PIPEDA, UK GDPR, and Australian Privacy Act compliance.

πŸ“‹ Information We Collect

Contact Information

When you contact us through our website, we collect:

  • β€’ Name and email address (required)
  • β€’ Phone number (optional)
  • β€’ Company name (optional)
  • β€’ Message content
  • β€’ IP address and timestamp
  • β€’ Browser and device information

Analytics Data

We use analytics services to understand website usage:

  • β€’ Pages visited and time spent
  • β€’ Referring websites
  • β€’ User interactions and click patterns
  • β€’ Geographic location (city/country level)
  • β€’ Browser and device information
  • β€’ Search terms used to find our site

🎯 How We Use Your Information

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Service Delivery

Responding to inquiries and providing requested services

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Communication

Following up on project discussions and business communications

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Website Improvement

Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience

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Security

Protecting against spam, fraud, and malicious activities

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Legal Compliance

Meeting regulatory requirements and legal obligations

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Performance Analysis

Understanding how our services perform and where to improve

πŸ›‘οΈ Your Privacy Rights

Under GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy laws, you have comprehensive rights over your personal data:

πŸ‘οΈ Right to Access

Request copies of your personal data and information about how it's processed

✏️ Right to Rectification

Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data

πŸ—‘οΈ Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances

πŸ“€ Right to Portability

Receive your data in a machine-readable format

🚫 Right to Object

Object to processing based on legitimate interests

⏸️ Right to Restrict

Request restriction of processing under certain conditions

Exercise Your Rights: Contact us at privacy@barratech.com to exercise any of these rights. We'll respond within 30 days.

πŸ”’ Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information:

Technical Safeguards

SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
Secure hosting with access controls
Regular security audits and updates
Automated backup and recovery systems

Operational Safeguards

Employee training on data protection
Incident response procedures
Regular penetration testing
Multi-factor authentication

⏰ Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for legitimate business purposes:

Data TypeRetention PeriodPurpose
Contact inquiries3 years or until project completionService delivery and communication
Analytics data26 months (Google Analytics standard)Website improvement and analysis
Marketing dataUntil consent is withdrawnPersonalized marketing communications
Legal compliance dataAs required by law (varies by jurisdiction)Meeting regulatory requirements

🌍 International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure adequate protection through:

πŸ“„ Legal Safeguards

  • β€’ Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • β€’ Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
  • β€’ Binding Corporate Rules where applicable

πŸ›‘οΈ Technical Safeguards

  • β€’ End-to-end encryption during transfer
  • β€’ Secure data centers with certified compliance
  • β€’ Regular audits of third-party processors

🌍 Regional Privacy Rights

We comply with privacy laws in key jurisdictions where we operate:

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada (PIPEDA)

Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act - comprehensive privacy protection for Canadian residents

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί European Union (GDPR)

General Data Protection Regulation - robust data protection rights for EU residents

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom (UK GDPR)

UK Data Protection Act - maintaining GDPR-level protection post-Brexit

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Australia (Privacy Act)

Australian Privacy Principles - protecting personal information of Australian residents

Exercise Your Rights: Contact us at privacy@barratech.com with your specific regional privacy request.

πŸ“ž Contact Us About Privacy

Get in Touch

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Privacy Team Email

privacy@barratech.com
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Response Time

We respond within 30 days (or sooner when possible)

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Data Protection Officer

Available upon request for EU/UK residents

Regulatory Complaints

If you're not satisfied with our response, you can contact:

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada residents:Privacy Commissioner of Canada
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί EU residents:Local Data Protection Authority
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK residents:ICO (ico.org.uk)
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Australia residents:Australian Privacy Commissioner