This Privacy Policy explains how Arctas collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data in connection with its website, directory, and related services.
Arctas operates as a research and visibility directory highlighting technology and solutions providers supporting government missions. Inclusion in the Arctas directory is not conditioned on payment.
Scope of Application
This Privacy Policy applies to visitors to the Arctas website, individuals whose professional information appears in the Arctas directory, users who create accounts or interact with platform features, and participants in Arctas events, webinars, surveys, or communications.
By accessing or using Arctas, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Policy.
Definitions
Personal Data means any information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to an identifiable individual, directly or indirectly.
Processing means any operation performed on Personal Data, including collection, storage, use, disclosure, or deletion.
Controller refers to Arctas, which determines the purposes and means of processing Personal Data.
Categories of Personal Data Collected
Arctas may collect professional and contact information such as name, business email address, company name, and job title. Arctas may collect usage and interaction data such as account activity, pages viewed, and engagement with content or events. Arctas may collect technical information such as IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and approximate location derived from IP address.
Arctas may collect communications you submit, including inquiries, feedback, survey responses, and event registrations. Arctas does not intentionally collect sensitive personal data such as Social Security numbers, financial account information, payment card data, or government-issued identifiers.
Sources of Personal Data
Personal Data is collected directly from you when you submit information or communicate with Arctas, automatically through your use of the website and services, and from third-party tools used to operate, secure, and analyze the platform.
Purposes and Legal Bases for Processing
Under GDPR, Arctas processes Personal Data based on legitimate interests to operate and improve the directory, respond to inquiries, ensure platform security, prevent fraud or abuse, and communicate relevant service updates.
Where required by law, Arctas relies on consent for certain communications, which may be withdrawn at any time. Arctas may also process Personal Data to comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
Disclosure of Personal Data
Arctas does not sell personal data. Personal Data may be disclosed to service providers who support platform operations, analytics, authentication, communications, or infrastructure, subject to contractual confidentiality and data protection obligations.
Personal Data may be disclosed if required by law, regulation, or valid legal process. Personal Data may be transferred in connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, subject to applicable data protection requirements.
Data Hosting and Security
Arctas stores and processes Personal Data primarily in the United States. Reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards are implemented to protect Personal Data, including encryption, access controls, monitoring, and security reviews.
Access to Personal Data is limited to authorized personnel with a legitimate business need.
Data Retention
Personal Data is retained only for as long as necessary to operate the platform, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
Individuals may request deletion of Personal Data by contacting support@arctas.io , subject to applicable legal and operational requirements.
Individual Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access your Personal Data, correct inaccurate information, request deletion, object to certain processing activities, restrict processing, or withdraw consent where applicable. Requests to exercise these rights may be submitted to support@arctas.io .
California and State Privacy Rights
Arctas does not sell or share personal data as defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act and its amendments.
Residents of California, Virginia, Colorado, and Connecticut may have additional rights under applicable state privacy laws, including the right to appeal decisions regarding rights requests. Appeals may be submitted to support@arctas.io .
International Users
Where Personal Data is processed outside the United States, Arctas will apply appropriate safeguards consistent with applicable data protection laws, including recognized transfer mechanisms where required.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Arctas uses cookies and similar technologies to support site functionality, analyze usage, and improve performance. Cookie preferences may be managed through browser settings.
Children’s Privacy
Arctas is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. Arctas does not knowingly collect Personal Data from children.
Marketing Communications
You may opt out of non-essential marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe mechanism provided. Transactional or service-related communications may still be sent as necessary to operate the platform.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Material changes will be posted on the website or communicated directly when appropriate. Continued use of Arctas constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
Contact support@arctas.io with any questions regarding this policy.