Privacy Policy

This Policy applies to all personal information collected, processed, or stored by the Company in connection with the Services, meaning information collected from visitors to our website (techbantu.us).

What We Do NOT Collect

This website has no user accounts, so we never collect usernames or passwords. We sell nothing directly on this site, so we never collect or process credit/debit card numbers. We do not ask for your telephone number or mailing address, do not buy data about you from data brokers or “business partners,” and do not use social-media login.

We use the Personal Information we collect for business and commercial purposes in accordance with applicable laws and with your consent where required. Our primary purposes include:

We share your Personal Information with third parties only in the ways described in this Policy. We do not sell your Personal Information to third parties law.justia.com

Important Safeguards

• We require third parties to maintain confidentiality and security of your information
• We limit access to personal information to employees and contractors who need it to perform their jobs
• We maintain records of all information disclosures and transfers

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites send to your device to recognize your browser or store information law.justia.com

Retention Criteria

• Duration of our correspondence or engagement with you (inquiry and project emails are kept while the conversation or engagement is active)
• Legal obligations (financial records, communications, consent records)
• Protection of legal rights (dispute-relevant data)

We implement and maintain comprehensive security measures to protect your Personal Information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction ftc.gov

Security Breach Response

In the event of a security breach affecting your Personal Information, we will:

• Promptly notify affected individuals as required by applicable law
• Take immediate steps to contain and investigate the breach
• Implement additional security measures to prevent future incidents
• Cooperate with law enforcement and regulatory authorities as necessary
• Provide affected individuals with appropriate assistance and support

Important Notice

Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect or solicit Personal Information from children under 13 years of age without verifiable parental consent, in compliance with the U.S. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) ftc.gov

We transfer data internationally with appropriate safeguards en.wikipedia.org

We may update this Policy periodically law.justia.com

Privacy Inquiries

For questions about this Privacy Policy, to exercise your rights, or to report a privacy-related incident, please contact us:

Primary Contact Information

Legal Representatives

For legal notices or formal communications:

TechBantu IT Solutions, LLC
Attn: Legal Department - Privacy
Murrieta, California, United States
United States

European Representative

For EU/EEA Residents (Article 27 GDPR Representative):

We are in the process of appointing a GDPR representative in the European Economic Area. Please direct EU privacy inquiries to our primary contact email with “EU Privacy Request” in the subject line.

Your Privacy Rights

You can exercise your privacy rights and submit requests through:

• Our online Privacy Request Form below
• Email to techbantu@gmail.com
• Written request to our mailing address

Note: For security purposes, we may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

User Indemnity

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company, its parent, subsidiaries, and affiliates, and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, licensors, and representatives (the “Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all claims, actions, proceedings, liabilities, losses, damages, judgments, settlements, penalties, fines, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in connection with:

1. Your use of the Services or any content therein in violation of this Policy or any other applicable terms
2. Any information or content you provide that infringes rights or violates law
3. Your breach of any provision of this Policy or other agreements
4. Any fraud, gross negligence, or willful misconduct

Scope of Limitations

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall we be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever arising from your use of our Services or this Privacy Policy law.cornell.edu

Specific Limitations

We specifically disclaim liability for:

• Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
• Loss or corruption of data or information
• Business interruption or downtime
• Personal or bodily injury
• Loss of privacy or data breaches by third parties
• Any indirect or consequential losses

Monetary Cap

Our total liability for all claims related to this Privacy Policy and our Services shall not exceed the greater of:

• The amount paid by you for our Services in the 12 months preceding the claim
• $100 USD (or equivalent in local currency)

Exceptions

These limitations do not apply to:

• Willful misconduct or gross negligence
• Death or personal injury caused by negligence
• Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
• Any liability that cannot be excluded by law

Overview

This section describes how we handle disputes related to this Privacy Policy and your Personal Information. By using our Services, you agree to these dispute resolution procedures americanbar.org

Binding Arbitration

If mediation fails, disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration:

• Conducted by the American Arbitration Association
• California law applies (without regard to conflicts of law principles)
• Arbitration location: San Diego, California
• Each party bears its own costs and attorneys’ fees
• Arbitrator’s decision is final and binding

Exceptions

The following matters are excluded from mandatory arbitration:

• Small claims court cases
• Intellectual property disputes
• Emergency injunctive relief
• Government enforcement actions
• Matters where arbitration is prohibited by law

Agreement to Individual Resolution

By using our Services, you expressly agree to resolve any disputes with us on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit, class-wide arbitration, or any other representative proceeding law.cornell.edu

Scope of Waiver

• Individual Claims Only: You may only bring claims against us in your individual capacity
• No Class Actions: You may not participate in any class action lawsuit against us
• No Representative Actions: You may not serve as a private attorney general or in any representative capacity
• No Consolidation: You may not participate in any consolidation of individual proceedings

Exceptions and Limitations

This waiver may not apply in the following situations:

• Where prohibited by applicable law
• Small claims court actions
• Government enforcement actions
• Court-ordered class arbitration

Acknowledgment

By using our Services, you acknowledge and agree that:

• You have read and understood this waiver
• You voluntarily and knowingly agree to be bound by it
• This waiver constitutes a material part of our agreement
• This waiver survives termination of your use of our Services

We respect intellectual property rights and comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) copyright.gov

DMCA Notice Requirements

To file a copyright infringement notification, please send a written communication that includes:

• Physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
• Description of where the infringing material is located on our Services
• Your contact information (address, phone number, email)
• Statement of good faith belief in infringement
• Statement of accuracy and authorization to act for the copyright owner

Our Response Process

• Promptly process and investigate notices
• Remove or disable access to infringing material
• Notify the alleged infringer
• Document each step of our response
• Implement repeat infringer policy

Counter-Notice Procedure

If you believe your content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notice including:

• Your physical or electronic signature
• Identification of removed material and location
• Statement under penalty of perjury of good faith belief in mistake or misidentification
• Your name, address, and phone number
• Consent to local federal court jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy and all related materials are protected by intellectual property laws and are owned by TechBantu IT Solutions, LLC copyright.gov

Protected Elements

• Copyright: All text, formatting, graphics, and design elements
• Trademarks: Company names, logos, and service marks
• Trade Secrets: Implementation methods and security measures
• Patents: Any patented or patent-pending technologies

Prohibited Actions

Without our express written permission, you may not:

• Copy or reproduce this Privacy Policy
• Modify or create derivative works
• Distribute or republish the content
• Sell or commercially exploit the content
• Frame or mirror any part of this Policy

Permitted Uses

• Personal, non-commercial reference
• Compliance documentation (with attribution)
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Internal business documentation

Note: Any use must maintain all copyright and other proprietary notices.

Enforcement

We actively protect our intellectual property rights and will pursue available remedies for infringement, which may include:

• Cease and desist notices
• DMCA takedown notices
• Civil litigation
• Criminal referrals where appropriate