Privacy Policy.

1. Overview

AMERINETS ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website located at amerinets.com (the "Site") and provides network and security infrastructure engineering services (the "Services"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit the Site, submit an inquiry, or engage our Services.

By accessing the Site or submitting information to us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily submit through the Site, including:

• Name, company or staffing agency, and work email address (via the inquiry form)
• Engagement type and project scope details
• Any other information you choose to include in your message

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address, browser type and version, operating system
• Referring URL and pages visited on the Site
• Approximate geographic region (city / state level) derived from IP
• Aggregate traffic and usage patterns

This information is collected through standard web server logs and may include cookies or similar tracking technologies as described in Section 4.

2.3 Information from Engagements

If you become an AMERINETS client or partner, we collect additional information necessary to perform the Services, including but not limited to: technical environment details, configuration artifacts, and infrastructure documentation. This information is governed by the Master Services Agreement (MSA) and any signed Business Associate Agreement (BAA) or Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) in effect between AMERINETS and the engaging party.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries, prepare Statements of Work (SOW), and contract the Services
• To communicate regarding active engagements, including operational and emergency contact
• To issue Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and other compliance documentation on request
• To improve the Site, including monitoring usage patterns and diagnosing technical issues
• To comply with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties.

4. Cookies and Tracking

The Site may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to operate effectively and analyze usage. Cookies are small text files placed on your device. You may configure your browser to refuse cookies; however, doing so may limit certain Site functionality.

We do not currently deploy advertising cookies or third-party marketing trackers. If this changes, this Privacy Policy will be updated and a banner will be added to the Site prior to deployment.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not share personal information with third parties except as necessary to:

• Fulfill the Services (e.g., issuing a Certificate of Insurance through our broker)
• Comply with a valid subpoena, court order, or applicable law
• Enforce our Terms of Service or protect our legal rights
• Complete a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice to affected parties)

AMERINETS does not share client operational data, infrastructure documentation, or engagement artifacts with any third party absent explicit written authorization from the engaging party.

6. Data Security

AMERINETS employs commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information in our possession. These include:

• Encryption in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest for stored engagement data
• Access controls and least-privilege principles for all internal systems
• Background checks on AMERINETS personnel with access to client environments
• Documented change control and audit logging for all engagement-related activity

No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. AMERINETS cannot guarantee absolute security but commits to prompt disclosure of any material breach affecting client data.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the duration of any active engagement and a reasonable period thereafter as required by law, tax, accounting, or contractual record-keeping obligations. Engagement-specific artifacts are retained per the terms of the governing MSA or SOW.

8. Your Rights

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

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your personal information
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities
• Request portability of your information in a machine-readable format
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@amerinets.com. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.

8.1 California Residents (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to know what personal information we have collected about you, the right to delete it, and the right to opt out of any "sale" or "sharing" of personal information. AMERINETS does not sell or share personal information as defined under these statutes.

8.2 European Economic Area Residents (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country.

9. Children's Privacy

The Site and the Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected information from a child, we will delete it as soon as possible.

10. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., vendor documentation, partner portals). AMERINETS is not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects when the most recent changes took effect. Material changes will be communicated through a banner on the Site or, where appropriate, by direct email to known contacts. Your continued use of the Site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

AMERINETS

125 Hobson St. Ste. 1A

San Jose, CA 95110

Phone: 408.714.8151

Email: support@amerinets.com

This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. AMERINETS recommends that businesses operating in regulated industries consult with qualified counsel to ensure compliance with applicable privacy and data protection laws.