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Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information.

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

1. Introduction

4 DOT 0 SOLUTIONS LLC ("4.0 Solutions," "Company," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at 40solutions.com and use our services (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using our Services, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Create an account (name, email address, password)
  • Sign in using third-party providers like Google or GitHub
  • Make a purchase (billing address, payment information)
  • Submit a vendor application (company name, contact information, product details)
  • Contact us with questions or feedback
  • Subscribe to our newsletter or communications

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access our Services, we automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, unique device identifiers
  • Usage Information: Pages viewed, features used, time spent on pages, click patterns
  • Location Information: General geographic location based on IP address
  • Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs, error logs

2.3 Information from Third Parties

If you sign in using Google or GitHub, we receive certain profile information from these providers, such as your name, email address, and profile picture. We only collect information that you authorize the provider to share with us.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Purpose Data Used
Provide and maintain our Services Account info, usage data
Process transactions and send related information Payment info, contact info
Send administrative communications Email address
Respond to inquiries and provide support Contact info, message content
Improve and personalize your experience Usage data, preferences
Analyze usage trends and site performance Analytics data, log data
Prevent fraud and enhance security Device info, IP address, account activity
Comply with legal obligations As required by law

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your interactions with our Services.

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality, such as maintaining your session and security.
  • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to enhance your experience.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site through Google Analytics.

4.2 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze usage patterns and improve our Services. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit our site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site. We use the information from Google Analytics only to improve our Services.

Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4.3 Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Services.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers

We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as:

  • Payment processors (to process transactions)
  • Authentication providers (Google, GitHub)
  • Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
  • Email service providers (for communications)
  • Cloud hosting providers (to store data)

These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only to provide services to us and to protect your information.

5.2 Vendors

When you purchase a product, we share necessary information with the product vendor to fulfill your order and provide customer support. This may include your name, email address, and purchase details.

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order or government agency).

5.4 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any change in ownership or use of your information.

5.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our Services to you
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except for information we are required to retain for legal or legitimate business purposes.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Secure authentication through Firebase
  • Regular security assessments
  • Limited employee access to personal data

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights and Choices

8.1 Account Information

You can review and update your account information at any time by logging into your account settings. You may also request deletion of your account by contacting us.

8.2 Communications

You can opt out of marketing communications by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email or by contacting us. Note that you may still receive transactional emails related to your account and purchases.

8.3 Cookies

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. See Section 4.3 for more details.

8.4 Do Not Track

Our site does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals. However, you can opt out of analytics tracking as described in Section 4.2.

9. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to Know: You can request information about the personal information we collect, use, and disclose.
  • Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell personal information, so this right does not apply.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

10. International Users

Our Services are operated in the United States. If you are accessing our Services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 18, please contact us at [email protected].

12. Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, including vendor websites and IIoT University. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by:

  • Posting the updated Privacy Policy on our Site with a new effective date
  • Sending an email to the address associated with your account (for material changes)

Your continued use of our Services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

4 DOT 0 SOLUTIONS LLC
Email: [email protected]

For data deletion requests or privacy concerns, please include "Privacy Request" in your email subject line for faster processing.

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