PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: September 10, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to BEN-NIC ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data you share with us through our website at https://www.ben-nic.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site or engage our services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with the Site, including when you request a quote, contact us, or schedule a consultation. This may include:

- Personal Identifiers: Name, business name, email address, phone number.

- Consultation & Project Details: Project requirements, technical specifications, and messages submitted via forms.

- Technical & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and website usage statistics collected automatically through cookies and site analytics.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

- Respond to inquiries, process quote requests, and schedule consultations.

- Deliver consulting, custom software development, game development, and artificial intelligence/machine learning services.

- Communicate regarding ongoing projects, invoicing, and updates.

- Monitor and improve the functionality, performance, and security of our Site.

- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

4. Third-Party Services & Payment Processing

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We share data only with trusted third-party service providers essential to running our business:

- Website Hosting & Infrastructure: Squarespace

- Scheduling & Calendar Tools: Google Workspace / Google Calendar

- Payment & Invoicing Partners: Stripe, Wise, or Squarespace Payments

- Analytics: Standard website performance analytics tools

These third parties access your information solely to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated to keep it confidential.

5. Data Protection & Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:

- The right to access the personal data we hold about you.

- The right to request correction or deletion of your personal data.

- The right to opt out of marketing communications.

To exercise these rights, please contact us via our website contact form at https://www.ben-nic.com/contact.

7. Cookies

Our Site uses essential cookies to enable functionality and analytical cookies to measure traffic. You can adjust cookie preferences through your browser settings or via our Site's cookie banner.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at https://www.ben-nic.com/contact.