Privacy Policy – ARK DEV LLC

1. Introduction

ARK DEV LLC (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the website arkdevllc.com and provides Full-Stack Web Development & Digital Solutions. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Company Details
ARK DEV LLC
212 N. 2nd Street, STE 100, Richmond, KY, 40475
EIN: 33-1537549
Email: contact@arkdevllc.com

2. Information We Collect

2.1. Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you contact us or request a quote, you may provide:

Name
Email address
Company name
Project details or technical specifications
Any other information you choose to share

2.2. Automatically Collected Data (Cookies & Analytics)

We automatically collect certain technical data such as:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages visited and time spent
Referrer URLs
General location (city/country)

We may use cookies and analytics tools (Google Analytics, server-side logs, or similar) to improve user experience and site performance.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your information for:

Responding to inquiries and project requests
Preparing quotes, contracts and service agreements
Delivering and improving our services
Ensuring website functionality and security
Internal analytics and performance optimization
Legal and regulatory compliance

We do not sell personal data.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (if applicable)

For users covered by GDPR (EU/EEA residents), we rely on:

Contractual necessity (to discuss or deliver a service)
Legitimate interest (site security, analytics, business operations)
Consent (for optional cookies or newsletter subscriptions)

For US visitors, processing is based on legitimate business purposes and service delivery.

5. Sharing of Information

We only share your data with:

Service providers assisting our operations (hosting, email providers, analytics)
Professional partners involved in project execution (only if necessary)
Legal authorities, if required by law

All third parties are bound by confidentiality and data-protection obligations. We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information with third parties.

6. Data Storage & Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

Encrypted communication (HTTPS/SSL)
Secure cloud hosting
Access control & authentication
Regular security updates and monitoring

While no system is 100% foolproof, we actively maintain a high level of protection.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

Inquiry data: usually 12–24 months
Project contracts & invoices: up to 7 years (legal requirement)
Analytics data: according to provider settings (generally 12–26 months)

You may request deletion at any time (except where we must retain data to meet legal obligations).

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:

Access to your data
Correction of inaccurate information
Deletion of your data
Restriction or objection to processing
Data portability
Withdrawal of consent (for marketing/cookies)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: contact@arkdevllc.com.

9. Cookies

We may use:

Essential cookies (site functionality)
Analytics cookies (performance)
Preference cookies
Security cookies

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. However, some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

12. International Transfers

Data may be stored or processed in the United States or other locations where our service providers operate. We take reasonable steps to ensure an adequate level of protection for your data in accordance with applicable laws.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

14. Contact Us

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

ARK DEV LLC
212 N. 2nd Street, STE 100
Richmond, KY, 40475
Email: contact@arkdevllc.com