Privacy Policy

We, Artery Ventures, LLP ("we", "us", "our", "Company") are the owners of the website useabstractions.com ("Website") and the Abstractions application ("Application"). The Website and the Application are collectively referred to as the "Platform". The Website showcases our Application and the features of our Application, including codebase analysis, automated newsletter generation, and developer tools ("Services").

We respect data privacy rights and are committed to protecting personal information collected on this Platform. This Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy") sets forth how we collect, use, and protect the personal information collected on our Platform.

PLEASE READ THIS PRIVACY POLICY CAREFULLY. BY CONTINUING TO USE THE PLATFORM OR PROVIDING US PERSONAL INFORMATION, YOU CONSENT TO OUR USE OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY, YOU MAY WITHDRAW YOUR CONSENT OR ALTERNATIVELY CHOOSE NOT TO PROVIDE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION ON THE PLATFORM. SUCH AN INTIMATION TO WITHDRAW YOUR CONSENT CAN BE PROVIDED BY EMAIL AT [email protected].

IF YOU ARE ACCESSING THE PLATFORM ON BEHALF OF A THIRD PARTY, YOU REPRESENT THAT YOU HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO BIND SUCH THIRD PARTY TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY AND, IN SUCH AN EVENT, YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM SHALL REFER TO USE BY SUCH THIRD PARTY. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE SUCH AUTHORITY OR DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY, THEN YOU SHOULD REFRAIN FROM USING THE PLATFORM.

This Privacy Policy is an electronic record in the form of an electronic contract construed in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

1. Definitions

"User(s)", "you", "your" shall mean and include individuals, business organizations, commercial establishments, and their permitted users who use the Platform or may opt to share Personal Information to avail the Services through the Platform.

"UK Data Protection Law" means the UK GDPR, the United Kingdom Data Protection Act 2018, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations, and any regulation superseding any of the foregoing.

2. Personal information collected

For purposes of this Privacy Policy, "Personal Information" means information that can be used to personally identify the User, including but not limited to a User's name, mobile number, email address, and company name.

Personal Information collected on the Website — We may collect Personal Information from you when you (a) visit our Website, (b) sign up to create an account, (c) contact us through our contact page, or (d) book a product demo. Information collected may include your name, email address, phone number, company name, and country.

Personal Information collected via the Application — We may collect your Personal Information including your name, email address, and contact number when you sign up, create an account, and use the Services on our Platform. We also collect information about the code repositories you connect, including repository metadata and codebase content, solely to provide the Services.

Social Media Platforms — If you contact us through social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter/X, or others, we may receive your publicly available profile information such as your name, email, and handle.

Log Data — When you visit the Website or use the Application, our servers automatically record information your browser sends ("Log Data"). This Log Data may include information such as your IP address, browser type, referring webpage, pages visited, time spent, and other analytical data.

Payment Information — If you elect to pay for the Services, we may collect your name, email address, and a customer ID assigned by our payment processing partner. Payment card details are entered directly with our payment processors — we do not access, store, or collect your credit/debit card information.

3. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking tools to track user traffic patterns and improve our Website and Services. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please refer to our cookie policy at useabstractions.com/cookies.

4. Accuracy of information

You shall be solely responsible for the accuracy, correctness, and truthfulness of the Personal Information you share with us, whether your own or that of a third party. If you share Personal Information on behalf of a third party, you represent that you have the necessary authority and have obtained appropriate consent from that third party. We shall not be responsible for verifying such authority or consent.

5. Use of personal information

We use your Personal Information for the following purposes:

• to inform you about our Services and to respond to your requests;
• for creation or development of business intelligence or data analytics in relation to the Services;
• to provide you with a better experience when you access our Platform and to improve the Services;
• to maintain and manage our Platform;
• to manage our relationship with you;
• for internal record keeping; and
• to comply with our legal or statutory obligations.

6. Disclosures

We do not sell, rent, share, distribute, lease, or otherwise provide your Personal Information to third parties without your prior consent, except in the following cases:

Affiliates — We may provide your Personal Information to our affiliates to enable them to improve the Services and respond to queries.

Service Providers — We may share your Personal Information with service providers who work with us in connection with operating the Platform and/or providing the Services. All such service providers are subject to stringent confidentiality restrictions consistent with this Privacy Policy.

Merger or Acquisition — We may transfer your Personal Information if we are acquired by another entity, merge with another company, or transfer part of our business to a third party. Any such third party that receives your Personal Information shall have the right to continue to use it in line with the purposes set out herein. We may notify you of such a transfer.

Legal and Regulatory Authorities — We may disclose your Personal Information in order to comply with legal obligations, court orders, or requests by government authorities.

7. Data retention

We will retain your Personal Information for as long as required to provide the Services. We may also retain and use your Personal Information as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

8. Security

Your Personal Information is stored on third-party cloud infrastructure. Although we provide appropriate firewalls and protections, we cannot guarantee the security of Personal Information transmitted over the internet, as these systems are not hack-proof. We will take necessary measures to mitigate data security incidents.

9. Your rights

You have the right to access Personal Information in our possession, the right to have us rectify or modify such Personal Information, the right to have us erase or delete your Personal Information, the right to restrict our processing of such Personal Information, the right to object to our use of Personal Information, and the right to withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your Personal Information. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact [email protected].

10. Choice and opt-out

We may send you communications including notices about your use of the Platform, updates, promotional information, and newsletters. You may opt out of receiving promotional emails and newsletters by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails. Alternatively, you can opt out at any time by emailing [email protected] with your specific request.

11. Information for EU and UK visitors

Residents of the European Union ("EU") and United Kingdom ("UK") should note that this Privacy Policy has been updated in accordance with the requirements of the EU General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") and UK Privacy Laws. We shall be considered the Controllers of the Personal Information collected as a result of your use or access of the Website and Processors of the Personal Information collected as a result of your use of the Services.

Legal Basis — We will not process your Personal Information without a lawful basis to do so. We will process your Personal Information only on the legal bases of consent, contract, or on the basis of our legitimate interests, provided that such interests are not overridden by your privacy rights and interests.

Cross-border transfers — Personal Information of EU and UK residents may be processed outside the EU and UK. We collect and transfer such Personal Information in accordance with the provisions of the GDPR and UK Privacy Laws. If you have questions, please contact [email protected].

Your rights (EU and UK residents) — In addition to the rights described in Section 9, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority. UK residents have the right to make a complaint to the Information Commissioner's Office ("ICO") at www.ico.org.uk. We would appreciate the chance to address your concerns before you approach the ICO, so please contact us in the first instance at [email protected].

Governing Laws — For EU and UK residents, this Privacy Policy shall be governed respectively by the provisions of the GDPR and UK Privacy Laws.

12. Links to other websites

Our Platform may contain links to other websites or applications. We do not control such third-party websites and are not responsible for the protection or privacy of any information you provide while visiting them. You should review the privacy policy applicable to any third-party website you visit.

13. Limitation of liability

To the extent permissible under law, we shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages arising out of this Privacy Policy, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, goodwill, data, or other intangible losses.

14. Children's privacy

This Platform is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under the age of 18 without prior, verifiable consent of a legal representative. If you are under 18, please do not provide any Personal Information on this Platform. If a legal representative discovers that a child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us at [email protected] to have the information deleted.

15. Governing law and dispute resolution

This Privacy Policy shall in all respects be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, USA. Any dispute arising under this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of California.

16. Changes to this policy

Please revisit this page periodically to stay aware of any changes to this Privacy Policy. If we modify this Privacy Policy, we will make it available through the Website and indicate the date of the latest revision. If such modifications materially alter your rights or obligations, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you via email or through our Website.

17. Contact us

If you have any questions, concerns, or grievances about this Privacy Policy, or wish to withdraw your consent in relation to the processing of your Personal Information, please contact us at: