Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2024

1. Introduction

At Bstrapr ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our cloud workspace management platform and related services (the "Service").

By using our Service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Create an account (name, email address, username)
  • Set up billing information (payment details, billing address)
  • Contact our support team (communication records)
  • Participate in surveys or feedback (responses and comments)
  • Configure cloud provider integrations (API credentials, encrypted and stored securely)

2.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your use of the Service:

  • Log data (IP addresses, browser type, access times)
  • Usage patterns (features used, workspace configurations)
  • Performance metrics (response times, error rates)
  • Device information (operating system, device identifiers)
  • Workspace metadata (creation dates, resource usage, configurations)

2.3 Workspace Data

When you create and use workspaces, we may have access to:

  • Workspace configurations and settings
  • Network and VPN configuration data
  • Resource usage and performance metrics
  • Access logs and security events

Note: We do not access or store the content of your development work, source code, or files within your workspaces unless explicitly required for technical support with your consent.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our Service
  • Account Management: To create and manage your account and subscriptions
  • Communication: To send important updates, security alerts, and support responses
  • Billing: To process payments and manage billing inquiries
  • Security: To detect, prevent, and respond to security threats
  • Analytics: To understand usage patterns and improve our Service
  • Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes
  • Marketing: To send promotional communications (with your consent)

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Service:

  • Cloud infrastructure providers (AWS, GCP, Azure, DigitalOcean)
  • Payment processors for billing and subscription management
  • Analytics and monitoring services
  • Customer support and communication tools

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

  • Valid legal processes (subpoenas, court orders)
  • Government investigations or regulatory requests
  • Protection of our rights, property, or safety
  • Prevention of fraud or illegal activities

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity, subject to the same privacy protections.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

  • Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest (AES-256)
  • Access Controls: Strict access controls and authentication requirements
  • Monitoring: Continuous security monitoring and threat detection
  • Auditing: Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Incident Response: Established procedures for security incident response
  • Employee Training: Regular security training for all personnel

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to protecting your data using industry best practices.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for 90 days after deletion
  • Billing Information: Retained for 7 years for tax and accounting purposes
  • Usage Logs: Retained for 2 years for security and analytics purposes
  • Support Communications: Retained for 3 years for quality assurance
  • Workspace Metadata: Retained for 1 year after workspace deletion

You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal and operational requirements.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
  • Restriction: Request limitation of processing of your information
  • Objection: Object to processing of your information for certain purposes
  • Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for processing where consent was given

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 11. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers are conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards, including:

  • Standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities
  • Adequacy decisions by data protection authorities
  • Certification schemes and codes of conduct
  • Binding corporate rules where applicable

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic functionality and security
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our Service
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
  • Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising (with consent)

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect Service functionality.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove such information.

11. Contact Information

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

Privacy Officer: privacy@bstrapr.com

General Contact: support@bstrapr.com

Address: [Company Address]

Phone: [Phone Number]

For EU residents: You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Notify you via email or through our Service
  • Provide a summary of key changes
  • Give you the opportunity to review the updated policy

Your continued use of our Service after the effective date of the updated Privacy Policy constitutes acceptance of the changes.

13. Regulatory Compliance

We are committed to complying with applicable data protection regulations, including:

  • GDPR: European General Data Protection Regulation
  • CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act
  • PIPEDA: Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (Canada)
  • SOC 2: System and Organization Controls compliance
  • ISO 27001: Information security management standards

We regularly review and update our practices to ensure ongoing compliance with evolving privacy regulations.

By using Bstrapr, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.