1. Scope and Applicability
This Privacy Policy explains how RIAT INC ("RIAT", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, discloses, stores, and protects personal information in connection with our website, communications, and business-to-business brand service engagements. This Policy applies to information collected directly by RIAT and does not override project-specific data processing terms executed with clients.
2. Categories of Information We Collect
Depending on your interaction with RIAT, we may collect and process the following categories of information:
- Identity and contact data: name, business email, phone number, title, company, and mailing address.
- Business engagement data: project requirements, scope documentation, procurement and invoicing details, communications records, and approval history.
- Technical and usage data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, access timestamps, pages visited, and referral source data.
- Support and correspondence data: records of inquiries, feedback, and support interactions with RIAT personnel.
- Compliance data: information necessary to satisfy legal, contractual, tax, audit, and regulatory obligations.
3. How We Collect Information
- Directly from you or your organization through forms, email, calls, meetings, and contractual onboarding.
- Automatically through website technologies such as server logs, analytics tools, and cookies.
- From authorized third parties, including client representatives, procurement systems, or professional service providers.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
Where required by law, RIAT processes personal information under one or more legal bases, including: (i) performance of a contract, (ii) legitimate business interests, (iii) compliance with legal obligations, and (iv) consent where specifically required.
5. Purposes of Use
RIAT uses personal information to:
- Provide, administer, and improve our professional services.
- Respond to inquiries, proposals, and service requests.
- Manage account, billing, documentation, and reporting workflows.
- Maintain operational security, detect abuse, and prevent fraud.
- Comply with legal, regulatory, accounting, and audit requirements.
- Communicate service-related notices and updates.
6. Disclosure of Information
RIAT does not sell personal information. We may disclose information to:
- Authorized service providers supporting hosting, analytics, communication, legal, accounting, or operational functions.
- Client-authorized representatives and project stakeholders as required for service delivery.
- Professional advisers (including legal and financial advisers) under confidentiality obligations.
- Regulators, law enforcement, or courts when disclosure is required by applicable law or lawful process.
- Successors in the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or asset transfer, subject to appropriate safeguards.
7. International Data Transfers
RIAT is headquartered in New York, United States. Information may be processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where RIAT or its authorized service providers operate. When cross-border transfers are required, RIAT implements safeguards appropriate to applicable law.
8. Data Retention
RIAT retains personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, including contractual performance, dispute management, legal compliance, and audit requirements. Retention periods are determined based on information type, business need, and legal obligations.
9. Information Security
RIAT maintains administrative, organizational, and technical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we apply commercially reasonable controls, no method of transmission or storage is entirely risk-free.
10. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies and related technologies for essential functionality, analytics, and performance optimization. You may configure browser settings to reject or limit cookies; however, certain website features may be affected.
11. Your Rights and Choices
Subject to applicable law, individuals may request access, correction, deletion, portability, restriction, or objection regarding personal information processed by RIAT. We may require verification before fulfilling requests. Rights may be limited where required by law, contractual obligations, or legitimate business necessity.
12. Third-Party Links and Platforms
Our website or service materials may contain links to third-party sites or tools. RIAT is not responsible for the privacy practices, terms, or content of external services not operated by RIAT.
13. Children's Privacy
RIAT services and website are intended for business and professional use. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age threshold required by applicable law.
14. Policy Updates
RIAT may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal, operational, or service changes. Updated versions become effective when posted to this page, unless otherwise stated.
15. Contact and Data Requests
For privacy inquiries or rights requests, contact: contact@riatinc.com.