Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 18, 2026
Last Updated: October 18, 2026
Last Updated: October 18, 2026
Ayris and Company is a freelance software developer providing custom software development, consulting, and related services. I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit my website www.ayrisandcompany.io, contact me via email, use my services, or engage with me as a client or potential client.
1. Information I Collect
a. Personal Information You Provide Directly
- Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
- Company/organization name and role
- Payment information (processed through third-party processors like Upwork and PayPal — I do not store full credit card numbers)
- Project requirements, specifications, and communications
- Any other information you choose to provide in emails, forms, or contracts
b. Automatically Collected Information
- IP address, browser type, device information
- Pages visited on my website
- Referring site and timestamps
c. Information from Third Parties
- Referrals from Upwork or client referrals
- Publicly available professional information (e.g., LinkedIn profile)
2. How I Use Your Information
I use your information to:
- Provide software development and consulting services
- Communicate with you about projects, invoices, and updates
- Send project proposals, contracts, and invoices
- Improve my services and website
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect against fraud or security risks
3. Legal Bases for Processing
For U.S. clients: I process your data primarily to fulfill contracts and for legitimate business interests.
For EU/UK clients (if any): I rely on contract performance, legitimate interests, and consent where required.
For EU/UK clients (if any): I rely on contract performance, legitimate interests, and consent where required.
4. Sharing Your Information
I do not sell your personal information.
I may share your information with:
- Third-party service providers (e.g., web3forms for contact form submissions, Microsoft Azure (Azure Static Web Apps) for cloud hosting, email services, payment processors)
- Professional advisors (accountants, lawyers) under confidentiality
- Law enforcement or government authorities if legally required
- In the event of a business transfer
5. Data Security
I use reasonable measures including encryption, secure passwords, and limited access to protect your data. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure.
6. Data Retention
I retain your information only as long as needed for project delivery, support, legal/tax compliance (typically 7 years), or defending claims. After that, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Your Privacy Rights (California Residents – CCPA/CPRA)
California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information I collect, use, and disclose
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out of the sale of personal information (not applicable — I do not sell data)
- Non-discrimination for exercising your rights
To exercise these rights, contact me at christopher.reichert@ayrisandcompany.io. I will respond within 45 days.
8. Children's Privacy
My services are not directed to children under 13. I do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed in the United States or other countries with different data protection laws.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this policy. Changes will be posted here with an updated Last Updated date.
11. Contact Me