Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 17, 2026

Summary: We collect minimal information through our contact form to respond to inquiries. We don’t sell your data, use minimal cookies, and respect your privacy rights under GDPR and other regulations.

1. Who We Are

The DEV Company (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates thedevcompany.com. We are a US-based company providing specialized development and infrastructure services for financial technology platforms.

Contact: info@thedevcompany.com | 1321 Upland Dr 4804, Houston TX 77043

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide:

  • Contact Form: Name, email address, company name, phone number (optional), and message content
  • Email Communications: Any information you include in direct emails to us

Information Automatically Collected:

  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited
  • Usage Data: How you interact with our website (pages viewed, time spent)
  • Security Logs: For protecting against attacks and ensuring site security

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Respond to Inquiries: Answer your questions and provide requested information
  • Service Delivery: Provide our development and consulting services
  • Website Security: Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
  • Legal Compliance: Meet our legal and regulatory obligations

We do not: Sell your data, use it for marketing without consent, or share it with third parties except as described below.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For EU residents, we process your data based on:

  • Legitimate Interest: Responding to inquiries and providing services
  • Contract Performance: When engaging you for services
  • Consent: Where explicitly provided (e.g., marketing communications)
  • Legal Obligation: Compliance with applicable laws

5. Information Sharing

We may share your information only with:

  • Service Providers: Email hosting, website hosting, security services
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business Transfer: In case of merger, acquisition, or asset sale

We never sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal cookies for essential website functionality:

  • Essential Cookies: Session management, security, load balancing
  • Performance Cookies: CDN optimization (Cloudflare)
  • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences

We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. You can control cookie settings in your browser.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access & Portability

Request a copy of your data in a portable format

Correction

Update or correct inaccurate information

Deletion

Request deletion of your personal data

Objection

Object to processing based on legitimate interest

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@thedevcompany.com. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Secure servers with access controls
  • Regular security monitoring and updates
  • Limited access to personal information

9. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary:

  • Contact Form Data: 3 years or until you request deletion
  • Service Records: As required for tax/legal purposes
  • Security Logs: Up to 12 months

10. International Data Transfers

We are based in the United States. If you are located outside the US, your information will be transferred to and processed in the US, which may have different privacy laws than your jurisdiction.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the “Last updated” date and posting the new policy on our website.

12. Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy?

Email: info@thedevcompany.com

Mail: The DEV Company, 1321 Upland Dr 4804, Houston TX 77043