This privacy notice describes how TB Security, Inc. (doing business as TRUSTBYTES) (“we,” “us,” or “our”) processes personal data when you use https://www.trustbytes.io and related pages (the “Services”).
Controller: TB Security, Inc., 1007 N. Orange St., 4th Floor, Ste 1382, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States. Email: legal@trustbytes.io.
1. What we collect
Information you send us via the contact form or email: name, work email, company, team size, preferred chat platform (Slack or Teams), and your message about hiring Viktor.
Technical data processed automatically when you use the Services: IP address (for abuse prevention / rate limiting), and standard server or hosting logs from our infrastructure provider.
Embedded media (optional): If you accept embedded media or click “Load video,” YouTube/Google may process device and usage data as described in their policies.
We do not run first-party analytics, advertising pixels, user accounts, or online payments on this website.
2. Why we process data (purposes & legal bases)
| Purpose | Legal basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|
| Respond to contact enquiries and related pre-contractual steps | Art. 6(1)(b) |
| Operate and secure the website (including rate limiting) | Art. 6(1)(f) — legitimate interest in security and availability |
| Remember cookie / media preferences | Art. 6(1)(c) / ePrivacy — necessary to store your choice |
| Load YouTube embeds after you opt in | Art. 6(1)(a) consent |
3. Recipients / processors
Depending on the feature you use, data may be processed by:
- Resend — sends contact-form emails on our behalf
- Upstash — stores short-lived rate-limit counters keyed by IP
- Netlify — hosts the website and related infrastructure
- Google / YouTube — only if you load embedded video
- HubSpot — only if you leave our site to book a meeting on their page
We do not sell your personal data.
4. International transfers
We are established in the United States. Processors may also process data in the US or other countries. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as the EU Standard Contractual Clauses and/or the EU–US Data Privacy Framework for certified providers. Details are available on request.
5. Retention
- Contact enquiries: kept as long as needed to handle your request and related follow-up, then deleted or minimized (target: no longer than 12 months unless a longer period is required for legal claims).
- Rate-limit / security logs: short-lived technical retention (typically days).
- Consent cookie: up to 12 months (or until you change / clear it).
6. Your rights (EEA/UK)
You may request access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, and data portability where applicable, and withdraw consent for media embeds at any time (footer → Cookie settings) without affecting prior lawful processing. You may lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
To exercise rights, email legal@trustbytes.io.
7. Children
The Services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect their data.
8. Cookies
See our Cookie Policy for details on the tb_consent cookie and embedded media.
9. Changes
We may update this notice. The “Last updated” date above reflects the latest revision.