AETHEON PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: March 2025

Aetheon, Inc. (“Aetheon,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and share your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes our practices regarding the collection, use, and sharing of your data when you use our platform, website, and services (collectively, the “Service”).

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our Service.

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

• Account Information – When you sign up, we collect personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, job title, and company (if applicable).
• Payment Information – When you subscribe to our Service, we collect billing details, but payment processing is handled by third-party payment providers (e.g., Stripe). We do not store your payment information.
• Profile Information – If you create a user profile, we may collect additional information such as your skills, career preferences, and learning progress.
• Communications – When you contact us for support or provide feedback, we collect information from those interactions.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Service, we automatically collect:

• Usage Data – Information about how you interact with our platform, including pages visited, time spent, and actions taken.
• Device Information – Details about the device you use, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and language settings.
• Cookies & Tracking Technologies – We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analytics (see Section 6 on Cookies).

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

• Social Media & Integrations – If you connect your Aetheon account to third-party services (e.g., LinkedIn, Google, Slack), we collect information authorized by those platforms.
• Business Partners – We may receive data from partners or integrations that support our Service.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information collected to:

• Provide, operate, and improve the Aetheon platform.
• Personalize your experience and suggest learning opportunities.
• Process transactions and manage subscriptions.
• Respond to inquiries, customer service requests, and technical support.
• Send important updates, security notifications, and marketing communications (with opt-out options).
• Detect and prevent fraud, security threats, or misuse of the Service.
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

3. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share it under these circumstances:

3.1 With Service Providers & Partners

We share data with trusted third-party vendors to support payment processing, analytics, cloud storage, and customer support. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.

3.2 For Legal Compliance & Security

We may disclose information when required by law, such as in response to legal requests, court orders, or to prevent fraud and security threats.

3.3 In Business Transfers

If Aetheon is 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 such changes.

4. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for its intended purposes or as required by law. After this period, we securely delete or anonymize your data.

5. HOW WE PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

• Data encryption in transit (SSL/TLS).
• Secure cloud storage with restricted access.
• Regular security audits and monitoring.

However, no online service is 100% secure, and we encourage users to safeguard their login credentials.

6. COOKIES & TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

6.1 Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies – Required for core platform functionality.
• Analytics Cookies – Help us track usage and improve our Service.
• Marketing Cookies – Used for personalized content and advertisements.

You can adjust cookie settings or opt-out of tracking through your browser settings.

7. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access – Request a copy of your personal data.
• Correct – Update inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Delete – Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations).
• Restrict Processing – Limit how we use your information.
• Data Portability – Receive a copy of your data in a structured format.
• Opt-Out – Unsubscribe from marketing communications.

To exercise your rights, contact us at legal@aetheon.ai

8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

If you are located outside the U.S., your data may be transferred and stored in the U.S. or other countries where we operate. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in compliance with applicable laws (e.g., GDPR).

9. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 (or applicable age in your region). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us for removal.

10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify Users of material changes, and continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. CONTACT US

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at: legal@aetheon.ai

Aetheon, Inc. | Washington State, USA