Privacy Policy

 

Ailethea, Inc.

Effective date: January 26, 2026

1. Introduction and Scope

Ailethea Inc. ("Ailethea," "we," "us," or "our") is a South Carolina corporation that provides Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solutions for regulated industries. Ailethea currently operates in stealth mode and handles inquiries selectively.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information obtained through our public-facing website (the "Website"). This Policy applies solely to information collected via the Website and does not govern data processing activities conducted through our regulated platform services, which are subject to separate contractual agreements and applicable regulatory requirements.

By submitting information through our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you submit an inquiry through our Website forms, we may collect the following categories of information: your name; your email address; your organization name and title; your telephone number (if provided); the content of your message or inquiry; and any additional information you voluntarily include in your submission.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including: Internet Protocol (IP) address; browser type and version; device type and operating system; referring URL and pages visited; date and time of access; and general geographic location derived from IP address.

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our Website may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance functionality and analyze usage patterns. You may configure your browser to reject cookies; however, doing so may limit certain Website functionality.

3. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes: to evaluate and respond to inquiries submitted through the Website; to assess potential partnership, customer, or vendor relationships; to support confidential discussions regarding our services and capabilities; to communicate with you regarding your inquiry or our services; to improve and optimize our Website functionality and user experience; to maintain the security and integrity of our Website; to comply with applicable legal obligations; and to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

Where applicable law requires a legal basis for processing personal information, we rely on the following: Consent, when you voluntarily submit information through our inquiry forms; Legitimate Interests, to evaluate business opportunities, respond to inquiries, maintain Website security, and improve our services; and Legal Obligation, to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Internal Sharing: We share submitted information with personnel within Ailethea who have a legitimate business need to access such information for the purposes described in this Policy.
• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website, conducting business operations, or providing services on our behalf. These providers are contractually obligated to maintain confidentiality and use information only for the purposes for which it was disclosed.
• Business Partners and Prospective Customers: During the course of evaluating potential business relationships, we may share relevant information under appropriate confidentiality protections, including non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), when such sharing is necessary to facilitate discussions.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others; investigate fraud or security issues; or respond to a government request.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or other business transition, information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to the acquirer agreeing to protect personal information consistent with this Policy.

6. Data Retention

We retain inquiry information and associated records for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, maintain continuity of business discussions, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. The specific retention period depends on the nature of the information and the purposes for which it was collected. When information is no longer required for these purposes, we securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include, but are not limited to: encryption of data in transit and at rest; access controls limiting information access to authorized personnel; regular security assessments and monitoring; and secure data storage practices.

While we strive to protect information using commercially reasonable safeguards, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted to or stored by us.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including: the right to access personal information we hold about you; the right to request correction of inaccurate information; the right to request deletion of your information, subject to certain exceptions; the right to restrict or object to certain processing activities; the right to data portability, where applicable; and the right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below. We will respond to requests in accordance with applicable law. We may require verification of your identity before processing certain requests.

9. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). These rights include: the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell; the right to request deletion of personal information; the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information); the right to correct inaccurate personal information; the right to limit use of sensitive personal information; and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To submit a request under California law, please contact us using the information provided below. You may designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf.

10. International Data Transfers

Ailethea is headquartered in the United States. If you submit information from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where we or our service providers maintain operations. Data protection laws in these jurisdictions may differ from those in your country of residence. By submitting information to us, you consent to such transfer, storage, and processing.

Where required by applicable law, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure that personal information transferred internationally receives adequate protection.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without appropriate parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make material changes, we will post the updated Policy on our Website with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us using the inquiry form on our Website.

For written correspondence:

Ailethea Inc.
Attn: Privacy Inquiries
Two Park Lane Suite 203
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

15. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of South Carolina, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.