Privacy Policy

Welcome to Sequoia Applied Technologies ("Company", "we", "us", or "our"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.sequoiaat.com. By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our Website.

We operate as a corporate information website and collect only minimal information.

1. Information You Provide

When you contact us through forms or email, we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Company name
• Any message or inquiry you submit

2. Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and general location
• Browser type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website
• Cookies and similar technologies

3. Information from Third Parties

We may receive limited information from:

• Public business directories
• Analytics providers

We do not receive financial, social media login, or sensitive personal data from third parties.

We use your information to:

• Respond to your inquiries
• Provide and improve our Website
• Analyze Website usage and performance
• Maintain security and prevent misuse
• Send communications you have requested
• Comply with legal requirements

We do not use your information for targeted advertising or sell your personal data.

We share your information in the following situations:

• Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, email delivery, and IT service partners
• Legal Obligations: When required to comply with law or protect our rights
• Business Transactions: During mergers, acquisitions, or restructures
• With Your Consent: When expressly authorized by you
• Aggregated/De-identified Data: Non-identifiable information for analytics

We do not sell or rent personal information.

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyze Website performance.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for core functionality
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand Website usage
• Functional cookies: Store preferences

We do not use advertising cookies or behavioral tracking.

Your browser allows you to manage or disable cookies. Certain features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit
• Secure server infrastructure
• Access controls and authorization practices
• Regular security reviews

No method of data transmission online is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We retain your information only as long as necessary to:

• Respond to inquiries
• Maintain business and compliance records
• Fulfill legal obligations

When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

Depending on your location and the applicable data protection laws, you may have the right to:

• Know what personal data we collect and how it is used
• Access the information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your information
• Restrict or object to processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)

You will not be discriminated against for exercising your rights. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@sequoiaat.com. We will respond within applicable legal timeframes. To opt out of marketing emails, use the "unsubscribe" link or contact us directly.

Our Website is not intended for individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us and we will delete it.

We operate in multiple countries, and your information may be transferred, stored, or processed in locations outside your country of residence. Different countries may have different data protection laws.

Regardless of where your data is processed, we implement appropriate safeguards, such as:

• Standard contractual clauses or other transfer mechanisms (when required)
• Secure technical and organizational protections
• Ensuring service providers maintain strong security and privacy practices

Our Website may contain links to external websites not operated by us. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

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No matter where you reside, we strive to honor privacy rights recognized internationally. You may request:

• Information about the data we collect
• Access, correction, or deletion
• Restrictions on processing
• Objections to certain uses
• Withdrawal of consent
• Portability of your information

To submit a request, email info@sequoiaat.com.

We comply with applicable data protection laws in the regions where we operate, including:

• EU/EEA GDPR
• UK GDPR
• U.S. and international frameworks

1. Legal Bases for Processing

When required, we process personal data based on:

• Your consent
• Our legitimate business interests
• Legal obligations
• Contractual necessity
• Protection of vital interests
• Public interest (where applicable)

2. Additional Rights for Certain Jurisdictions

In regions with enhanced privacy protections (e.g., EU/EEA), you may have:

• The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
• The right to request limits on automated decision-making (if used)

We do not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals, as no industry standard exists.

We may update this Policy periodically. Significant updates may be communicated via:

• A notice on our Website
• An updated “Last Updated” date
• Email notification (when required by law)

Continued use of the Website indicates acceptance of the revised Policy.