Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Aden Media Group LLC ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit auditwalk.com, use AuditWalk software, purchase a license, request support, or otherwise interact with our products and services.

By using our services, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Who we are

AuditWalk is a product of Aden Media Group LLC, a limited liability company. Our general contact is info@adenmediagroup.com. For AuditWalk-specific inquiries, use info@auditwalk.com.

2. Scope

This policy applies to information collected through:

• auditwalk.com and related subdomains
• AuditWalk software, CLI tools, and downloadable releases
• license purchases, account creation, and subscription management
• support communications and intake forms
• documentation, waitlist forms, and other product interactions

This policy does not apply to third-party websites or services we link to but do not control.

3. The local-first model

AuditWalk is designed to operate locally. By default, scan artifacts, baseline records, compare results, findings, and all other operational data produced by AuditWalk remain on your system. We do not automatically collect, upload, or transmit the contents of your filesystem, your scan results, or your findings to our servers.

This is a deliberate design commitment, not an incidental detail. If future versions of AuditWalk introduce optional cloud features, synchronization, hosted dashboards, or other networked capabilities, those features will be clearly described, opt-in by default, and documented in a policy update before they ship.

4. Information we collect

Information you provide directly. When you purchase a license, join a waitlist, submit a support request, or contact us, you may provide your name, email address, billing information, company name, and any other details you choose to include.

Email opt-in submissions. We collect email addresses for update notifications, waitlist notifications, enterprise interest, and optional purchase-copy delivery only when you explicitly submit those forms and, where shown, opt in.

Transaction and license data. When you purchase or activate a product, we collect order details, transaction identifiers, license status, plan tier, and entitlement information necessary to fulfill and maintain your license.

Website and technical data. When you visit auditwalk.com, standard web server and analytics data may be collected, including IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and session duration. This data is used to operate and improve the site.

License validation data. AuditWalk may perform lightweight license validation to verify your entitlements. This process may involve a network request that includes your license identifier and version information. It does not include scan data, file contents, or system state information.

Support and diagnostic data. If you contact support or submit a bug report, we may receive information you include in that communication. If a future release includes optional diagnostic or crash reporting, that feature will be described separately, opt-in by default, and limited to the minimum data needed to address the issue.

5. How we use information

We use the information we collect to:

• fulfill purchases and manage license entitlements
• validate and enforce license terms
• respond to support requests and inquiries
• send an optional purchase record copy by email when you request it on the thank-you page
• send transactional notices including license confirmations, renewal reminders, and policy updates
• improve the product and website
• detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security issues
• comply with legal obligations

If you opt in where required, we may also send product update communications and release announcements.

6. Payments

Payment processing is handled by third-party processors. We do not store complete payment card numbers on our own systems. Payment data collected during checkout is governed by the payment processor's own privacy policy and security practices.

7. How we share information

We do not sell personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• with payment processors, hosting providers, analytics services, and support tools that help us operate the business, under appropriate data handling agreements
• with professional advisors such as legal counsel or accountants
• when required by law, legal process, or valid government request
• to protect our rights, users, systems, or property
• in connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer, where the acquiring party agrees to honor this policy
• with your explicit direction or consent

We may share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you.

8. Cookies, storage, and consent

auditwalk.com uses a limited set of cookies and local storage values for site operation and preferences. Current first-party storage behavior includes:

• auditwalk_site_theme in local storage (theme preference)
• auditwalk_cookie_notice_dismissed in local storage (notice dismissal state)
• auditwalk_cookie_notice cookie (notice dismissal preference, up to 12 months)

We also load Google Fonts (fonts.googleapis.com and fonts.gstatic.com), which may involve provider-managed storage or caching behavior under Google policies.

Where required by law, we request consent before enabling non-essential cookies or similar technologies. Strictly necessary technologies remain active to operate requested services.

For the detailed inventory, categories, and controls, see Cookies Policy. You can also manage cookies through browser settings; disabling some technologies may affect site functionality.

We do not use cross-site tracking for advertising purposes.

9. Data retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the service, maintain business and tax records, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and comply with applicable legal obligations. Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and applicable law.

10. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. No transmission or storage system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Your rights and choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict certain personal information we hold about you, or to withdraw consent where processing is consent-based. To submit a request, contact info@auditwalk.com. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

12. Marketing communications

Update and announcement emails are opt-in. You may opt out using the unsubscribe path in those emails or by contacting us directly. Optional purchase-copy emails are only sent when requested on the thank-you page. We may still send transactional or service-related communications regardless of marketing preferences, including license confirmations, billing notices, support responses, and policy updates.

13. International data transfers

If you access our services from outside the jurisdiction where our systems are located, your information may be transferred to or processed in other countries. Where required, we will take appropriate steps to address applicable cross-border data transfer requirements.

14. Children's privacy

AuditWalk is not directed to children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided information to us, contact us and we will review and delete it where appropriate.

15. Third-party services

Our website and software may link to or interact with third-party services including payment processors, hosting providers, email/support tooling, and font or infrastructure providers. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies. We encourage you to review those policies independently.

16. California and similar privacy rights

Residents of California and other jurisdictions with applicable privacy laws may have additional rights regarding access, deletion, correction, or limitation of certain data uses. To exercise applicable rights, contact info@auditwalk.com. This section may be expanded in a future update as our user base and applicable obligations become clearer.

17. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page. For material changes, we will provide additional notice where appropriate. Continued use of our services after an updated policy takes effect constitutes acceptance of the updated terms, to the extent permitted by law.

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