Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Almar Data Systems Inc (“Almar,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) provides technology consulting and installation services, including software programming, applications for smartphones, structured cabling, security, access control, audio/video, and related solutions. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information in connection with our website almar.net and any Almar-branded applications, forms, or services that link to this policy (collectively, the “Services”).

Contact: 9320 Mines Road, Suite #5, Laredo, TX 78045 • (956) 791-2215 • privacy@almar.net

Information We Collect

Information you provide

• Contact details (name, email, phone), messages, and service preferences submitted via forms or email.
• Business and site details you share to request quotes or support.
• Account information if we later offer sign-in for portals or apps (e.g., username, password).

Information collected automatically

• Log and device data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, and timestamps.
• Cookies or similar technologies to enable core site functions and basic analytics. You can control cookies via your browser settings.

Information from third parties

• Vendors or partners who help deliver our Services (e.g., hosting, email, analytics) may provide aggregated or service-related information.

How We Use Information

• To provide, maintain, and improve the Services and our customer support.
• To communicate with you about inquiries, quotes, projects, updates, and service notices.
• To secure our systems, prevent fraud, and enforce our Terms of Use.
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
• With your consent, for specified purposes at the time of collection.

How We Share Information

• Service providers: We share information with trusted vendors (e.g., web hosting, email delivery, analytics) under contracts that limit their use to providing services to us.
• Legal and safety: We may disclose information to comply with law, legal process, or to protect you, us, or others.
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, information may transfer as permitted by law.
• No selling of personal information: We do not sell your personal information.

Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary by data type and context (e.g., project documentation may be retained for warranty or compliance purposes).

Your Choices & Rights

• Access/Update: You may request access to or correction of your information.
• Delete: You may request deletion where applicable law requires, subject to necessary exceptions.
• Opt-out of marketing: You can opt out of non-transactional emails by using unsubscribe links or emailing us.
• Cookies: Control cookies via your browser settings. Disabling may impact site functionality.

To exercise rights, contact privacy@almar.net. We may take steps to verify your request.

Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child provided us information, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International & State-Specific Notices

Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) or the EU/UK GDPR. If those laws apply to you, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or receive a copy of your data, and to object or restrict certain processing. Contact us at privacy@almar.net to make a request. We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

Third-Party Links

Our Services may link to third-party sites or platforms we do not control. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. When we post changes, we will revise the “Last updated” date above. Significant changes will be communicated as appropriate.

How to Contact Us

Email privacy@almar.net or write to: Privacy, Almar Data Systems Inc, 9320 Mines Road, Suite #5, Laredo, TX 78045.