Aim of the Data Protection Policy
At Plus8Soft, we are fully committed to complying with applicable data protection laws. We believe that protecting personal data is essential to building and maintaining trust with our users and partners.
We continuously strive for compliance by encouraging internal audits, aligning with industry standards, and incorporating contractual safeguards.
This Data Protection Policy ensures a level of protection consistent with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
Principles of Personal Data Processing
Lawfulness, fairness, and transparency:
Personal data is processed legally and transparently.
Purpose limitation:
Data is collected for clear, specific purposes and not used in ways that are incompatible with those purposes.
Data minimization:
We only collect data that is necessary for its intended purpose.
Accuracy:
We strive to keep all personal data accurate and up to date.
Storage limitation:
We retain data only for as long as it is necessary for processing purposes.
Integrity and confidentiality:
Data is processed securely, with appropriate technical and organizational safeguards in place.
How We Collect Personal Information
Direct Interactions:
When you fill out forms on plus8soft.com (e.g., “Contact Us”, “Get a Quote”), communicate with us via email, or apply for a job.
Automated Technologies:
As you interact with our website, we may automatically collect Technical Data about your equipment, browsing actions, and patterns via cookies and similar technologies.
Public Sources:
We may collect professional data from public platforms such as LinkedIn to identify potential B2B opportunities.
What Personal Data May Be Collected
Identity Data:
Name, job title, company name.
Contact Data:
Email address, phone number, country/region.
Technical Data:
IP address, browser type, operating system, and referring URL.
Usage Data:
Information about how you use our website and services.
Note on Children:
Our services are not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we become aware that we have collected such data, we will delete it immediately.
Lawfulness of Processing (GDPR)
Consent:
You have given clear consent for a specific purpose (e.g., subscribing to a newsletter).
Contract:
Processing is necessary for a contract we have with you (e.g., providing software development services).
Legitimate Interests:
Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests (e.g., B2B marketing, network security), provided these do not override your fundamental rights.
How We Keep Personal Data Safe
Access Control:
Restricted access to personal data on a “need-to-know” basis.
Encryption:
Use of SSL/TLS for data transmission.
Defense:
Firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and regular security audits.
International Transfers
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs):
Approved by the European Commission for data protection.
Data Processing Agreements (DPAs):
We sign strict agreements with all third-party vendors (e.g., cloud hosting providers, CRM tools).
Your Rights Under GDPR (For EU/UK Residents)
Right of Access:
Know what data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification:
Correct inaccurate personal data.
Right to Erasure:
Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
Right to Restrict Processing:
Halt processing temporarily.
Right to Object:
Opt-out of processing based on legitimate interests.
Right to Portability:
Receive a copy of your data.
To exercise these rights, email us at: hello@plus8soft.com
Notice to California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
A. Your California Rights
Right to Know:
You may request details about the categories of personal information we have collected, the sources, the business purpose, and the specific pieces of data.
Right to Delete:
You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
Right to Correct:
You may request that we correct inaccurate personal information.
Right to Non-Discrimination:
We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Info:
We do not collect “Sensitive Personal Information” (like SSNs, religious beliefs) for the purpose of inferring characteristics about you.
B. “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information”
Plus8Soft does not sell your personal information for monetary value.
However, we may “share” data (as defined by California law) with third-party analytics or advertising partners (like Google) to improve our website performance. You may opt-out of this sharing by adjusting your Cookie Preferences via the link in our website footer or by enabling the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal on your browser.
C. Data Collection Summary (Last 12 Months)
Category
Collected?
Source
Purpose
Identifiers (Name, Email, IP)
Yes
Forms, Cookies
Communication, Analytics
Commercial Info(Services purchased)
Yes
Client Contracts
Contract Fulfillment
Internet Activity (Browsing history)
Yes
Cookies
Site Optimization
Professional Info (Job title)
Yes
Forms, LinkedIn
B2B Sales
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance user experience. You can manage your preferences at any time via our Cookie Policy link in the footer.
Marketing
We may contact you with B2B related content. You may opt-out at any time by using the “Unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us directly.
Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions, or to exercise your rights (GDPR or CCPA), please contact:
Plus8Soft 1200 E COLLINS BLVD STE 106 RICHARDSON, TX 75081 – 2448, USA
Email: hello@plus8soft.com