Privacy Policy

The Privacy Policy (“Policy”) below is applicable to the Cast Iron Coding (“Cast Iron,” “CIC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) website, located at castironcoding.com, and any other websites under the control of Cast Iron that link to this Policy (the “Website”).

This Policy describes the information we collect from you or that you provide when using the Website, as well as how we collect, use, store, protect, and disclose that information. It applies to data gathered: (i) through the Website and (ii) via email and other electronic communications between you and the Website.

If you have any questions about this Policy or how we handle your personal information, feel free to reach out to us at office@castironcoding.com or using the contact details provided below.

We encourage you to review this Policy carefully before using the Website. By accessing or using the Website, you hereby agree to be bound by this Policy, as well as our Terms of Use.

If you do not agree with this Policy, please refrain from using the Website.

Information We Collect

You can visit our Website without providing your name, email address, or other personal details. However, we may collect different types of information from and about Website users, including:

Personal data. Information that can personally identify you, such as your name, mailing address, email address, and phone number.
Anonymous data. Information related to you that does not directly identify you.
Technical and usage data. Details about your internet connection, the device and browser you use to access the Website, and how you interact with it.

How We Collect Information

Directly from you. You may provide personal data when filling out forms (such as our “Let's Talk” form) or communicating with us through the Website, email, or other channels. This includes information shared when contacting Cast Iron Coding or subscribing to our email newsletters.
Automatically as you browse the Website. We may collect data such as usage details, IP addresses, and information through browser cookies. Cookies are small files stored on your computer that help enhance your browsing experience. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, but doing so may limit access to certain parts of the Website. By using the Website with cookies enabled, you consent to our use of cookies.
From third parties. We may receive personal data from external sources, such as your organization, publicly available databases, and third-party analytics providers.

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect may be used for the following purposes:

To communicate with you. Responding to inquiries, providing updates about your projects, and informing you about our services.
To operate and improve the Website. Conducting research and analysis on user behavior and website usage patterns to enhance functionality.
To provide important updates. Notifying you about changes to the Website or this Policy.
For marketing purposes. Sending newsletters, mailings, and other promotional materials.
To protect and manage the Website. Detecting, investigating, and preventing policy violations or illegal activities.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

With your consent.
When necessary to fulfill agreements with you.
To comply with legal obligations.
To pursue our legitimate interests in providing services, as long as those interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms regarding data privacy.

We will only use your personal data for the purposes for which it was collected unless we determine that it is necessary for a compatible purpose or as required/permitted by law. If we need to process your data for a different purpose, we will inform you and explain the legal basis for doing so.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or otherwise share your personal data with third parties, except in the circumstances outlined below.

We may share your personal data with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Website and providing services, such as website hosting, IT support, and data management. These providers are required to protect your personal data, comply with legal standards, and use the information solely in accordance with our instructions. They are not permitted to use your personal data for their own purposes.

Additionally, we may use or disclose your personal data when necessary to:

Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations.
Respond to requests from public authorities, regulatory agencies, or legal proceedings.
Enforce our rights, seek legal remedies, or mitigate damages.
Protect the safety, rights, or property of our employees, users, or others.

Data Security & Retention

While we implement security measures to protect your personal data, no internet-based transmission can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. As a result, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any data submitted to the Website.

To minimize risks, we have put safeguards in place to prevent unauthorized access, use, loss, or disclosure of your personal data. Access is restricted to employees, agents, and third-party service providers who require the information to perform their duties. We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural protections to safeguard your personal data.

In the event of a data breach we will notify you and any relevant authorities as required by law.

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill our legitimate interests, comply with retention policies, and meet legal requirements.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page, with a notice indicating the last update date. Your continued use of the Website after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.

Last updated: February 6, 2025