Effective Date: September 25, 2025
Simmetry, LLC (“Simmetry,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit https://simmetryco.com (“Site”) or interact with our services.
1. Who We Are
Our website address is https://simmetryco.com.
Simmetry provides cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, and professional services to government, academic, and commercial clients.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of data:
Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, company name, or any details you voluntarily provide via forms, subscriptions, or comments.
Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited, collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools.
User-Generated Content: Comments, media uploads, or form submissions you provide on the Site.
3. Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect:
Data shown in the comments form.
Visitor IP address and browser user agent string (for spam detection).
An anonymized string created from your email (a “hash”) may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. Gravatar’s privacy policy is here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Once approved, your profile picture is visible alongside your comment.
4. Media
If you upload images, avoid uploading files containing embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may download and extract location data from images on the Site.
5. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze traffic. Cookies may include:
Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for one year.
Login Cookies: Temporary cookies determine if your browser accepts cookies. Login cookies last two days; display settings cookies last one year.
Editor Cookies: If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie (no personal data) stores the post ID for 1 day.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function correctly.
6. Embedded Content
Articles may include embedded content (videos, images, etc.). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the other website.
These sites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interactions if you are logged in to their service.
7. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Provide, operate, and maintain our Site and services.
Improve website performance and user experience.
Communicate with you regarding inquiries, services, or updates.
Protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity.
8. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or rent personal information.
We may share limited data with:
Service Providers: Website hosting, analytics, and security partners (e.g., automated spam detection).
Legal Obligations: To comply with laws or protect our rights and property.
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
9. Data Retention
Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize follow-ups.
For registered users (if any), personal information is stored in their user profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their data at any time (except usernames).
Analytics and server logs are retained only as long as necessary for security and legal compliance.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your location (e.g., GDPR or CCPA jurisdictions), you may have rights to:
Access & Portability: Request a copy of personal data we hold.
Correction & Deletion: Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
Opt-Out: Object to certain processing activities or withdraw consent.
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@simmetryco.com.
11. Data Security
We use industry-standard measures (SSL encryption, firewalls, access controls) to protect your information.
However, no online system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
12. International Data Transfers
If you access the Site from outside the United States, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the U.S., which may have different data protection laws.
13. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.
15. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, contact: