Privacy

Privacy Policy

Effective date: July, 2026

1. Introduction

Contego AI, Inc. ("Contego AI", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information entrusted to us.

As a company developing intelligent, privacy-first security technologies, we believe that protecting personal information is fundamental to building trust. We are committed to processing personal information lawfully, fairly, transparently, and securely in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and protect personal information when you visit our website, communicate with us, enquire about our products or services, apply for employment, or otherwise interact with Contego AI.

This Privacy Policy is intended to support compliance with:

  • UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
  • EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR)
  • UK Data Protection Act 2018
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), where applicable
  • other applicable privacy and data protection legislation in the jurisdictions in which we operate

2. Who We Are

Contego AI, Inc.

8 The Green, Suite B, Dover, DE 19901

Email: privacy@contego.ai

Website: www.contego.ai

Where required by applicable law, Contego AI acts as the controller of personal information collected through this website.

3. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:

Information You Provide

  • Name
  • Company name
  • Job title
  • Business email address
  • Telephone number
  • Country
  • Enquiry details
  • CVs, resumes, and recruitment information
  • Any information voluntarily included in communications with us

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Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect limited technical information including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Date and time of access
  • Pages visited
  • Referring website

This information is used primarily for security, website administration, and troubleshooting.

Information We Do Not Intentionally Collect

Our website is not intended to collect special category personal data or information relating to criminal convictions through ordinary website interactions. Please avoid submitting such information unless specifically requested.

4. How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information to:

  • respond to enquiries
  • communicate with customers, partners, suppliers, and investors
  • provide requested information
  • process recruitment applications
  • maintain website security
  • prevent fraud and misuse
  • comply with legal obligations
  • establish, exercise, or defend legal claims
  • improve our website and business operations

We do not use personal information for automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

5. Legal Bases for Processing (UK & EU)

Where UK GDPR or EU GDPR applies, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:

  • your consent
  • performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps
  • compliance with legal obligations
  • protection of vital interests
  • our legitimate business interests, provided these do not override your rights and freedoms

6. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose personal information to:

  • trusted cloud hosting providers
  • IT and cybersecurity providers
  • professional advisers
  • recruitment partners
  • regulators or law enforcement where legally required
  • parties involved in mergers, acquisitions, financing, or corporate restructuring

We require service providers processing information on our behalf to implement appropriate security measures and process information only in accordance with our instructions.

7. International Transfers

As an international business, personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence.

Where required by applicable law, we implement appropriate safeguards for international transfers, including contractual protections or other lawful transfer mechanisms recognised by applicable data protection legislation.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • fulfil the purposes described in this Policy
  • comply with legal and regulatory obligations
  • resolve disputes
  • enforce our agreements
  • protect our legitimate business interests

When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised where appropriate.

9. Information Security

Protecting information is fundamental to our business.

Contego AI maintains administrative, technical, and organisational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or destruction.

These measures may include:

  • access controls based on business need
  • multi-factor authentication
  • encryption where appropriate
  • secure cloud infrastructure
  • vulnerability management
  • monitoring and logging
  • staff confidentiality obligations
  • regular review of security practices

Although we employ commercially reasonable security measures, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

10. Your Privacy Rights

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

  • access your personal information
  • request correction of inaccurate information
  • request deletion of personal information
  • request restriction of processing
  • object to certain processing activities
  • withdraw consent where processing relies on consent
  • request portability of your information where applicable
  • lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority

We will respond to verified requests in accordance with applicable law.

11. California Residents

If you are a California resident, additional rights may apply under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

Please refer to our California Privacy Notice, which supplements this Privacy Policy.

Contego AI does not sell personal information and does not share personal information for cross-context behavioural advertising.

12. Cookies

Our website uses only those cookies necessary for the secure operation and functionality of the website.

For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

13. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for business and professional audiences.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13, or under any higher minimum age required by applicable law. If we become aware that such information has been collected unintentionally, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

14. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

Contego AI is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.

15. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our business, technology, legal obligations, or privacy practices.

The Effective Date at the beginning of this Policy indicates when it was last updated.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

Contego AI, Inc.

Email: privacy@contego.ai

Website: www.contego.ai

If you are located in the United Kingdom or European Union and are dissatisfied with our response, you may also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.