Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

AP Services collects information that identifies you personally (“Personal Data”) as well as non-identifiable data to improve our offerings. We gather data in the following categories:

We may also collect aggregated, anonymized data for statistical analysis which cannot identify you individually.

2. How We Collect Your Information

We use different methods to collect data from and about you:

• Direct interactions: When you fill out forms, request a quote, subscribe to our newsletter, register for an account, or contact our support team.
• Automated technologies: As you navigate our site, we may automatically collect Technical Data via cookies, server logs, and similar tracking technologies.
• Third parties or publicly available sources: Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics), business partners, and subprocessors that help us deliver services.

3. How We Use Your Information

AP Services processes personal data only for legitimate business purposes, including:

• ✅ To provide, operate, and maintain our services (e.g., project management, customer support).
• ✅ To improve, personalize, and expand our service offerings based on usage patterns.
• ✅ To communicate with you — service updates, security alerts, and administrative messages.
• ✅ For billing, invoicing, and payment processing (when applicable).
• ✅ To comply with legal obligations, prevent fraud, and enforce our terms of service.
• ✅ With your consent, send promotional materials and newsletters (you may opt out anytime).

4. Legal Basis for Processing (for EEA / UK / Global Users)

We rely on one or more of the following legal grounds when processing your personal information:

• Performance of a contract: To fulfill our obligations when you engage AP Services.
• Legitimate interests: For improving our services, security, and marketing (where balanced with your rights).
• Consent: Where you have explicitly agreed to receive marketing or certain data collection.
• Compliance with legal obligations: To meet regulatory requirements.

5. Sharing Your Information

We never sell your personal data. However, we may share information in limited circumstances:

• 🔹 Service Providers: Trusted third parties who perform functions on our behalf (hosting, payment gateways, analytics, email delivery). All processors sign data protection agreements.
• 🔹 Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred with notice provided.
• 🔹 Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental regulation to protect rights, safety, or property.
• 🔹 With Your Consent: When you authorize us to share with other entities.

6. Data Security & Retention

We implement industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data. This includes encryption in transit (TLS), access controls, regular security assessments, and employee training.

Retention policy: We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. After the retention period, your data is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• 📌 Access & Portability: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• 📌 Correction: Update or correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• 📌 Deletion (Right to be forgotten): Request deletion of your data, subject to legal exceptions.
• 📌 Restriction & Objection: Restrict processing or object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• 📌 Withdraw Consent: Where processing relies on consent, you can withdraw anytime.

8. Children's Privacy

AP Services does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately. We will take steps to delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

AP Services operates globally. Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction where data protection standards may differ. Whenever we transfer data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent measures to ensure your data remains protected.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other operational reasons. The revised version will be indicated by an updated “Last revised” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Material changes will be communicated via email or website notice.