Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 16, 2026

Introduction

Athena Information Technology Services LLC ("Athena IT," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at athenait.ai and when you use our managed IT services.

We are based in San Francisco, California. By accessing or using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Contact us by phone at (510) 224-4906
  • Send us an email at [email protected]
  • Send us a text message
  • Engage us for managed IT services

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, company name, job title, and any other information you choose to provide.

Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address and approximate geographic location
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Date and time of visits

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our managed IT services
  • Respond to your inquiries and communicate with you
  • Improve and optimize our website and services
  • Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
  • Detect and prevent security incidents
  • Fulfill contractual obligations with our clients

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information with:

  • Service providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in providing our services, subject to confidentiality agreements
  • Legal compliance: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
  • Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • Protection of rights: To protect the safety, rights, or property of Athena IT, our clients, or others

Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, regular security assessments, and employee training. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Your Rights Under California Law (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

  • Right to Know: You may request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you
  • Right to Delete: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
  • Right to Correct: You may request correction of inaccurate personal information
  • Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. We do not sell your personal information.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights
  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Information: You may limit the use and disclosure of your sensitive personal information

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected] or call (510) 224-4906.

International Data Transfers

As a company serving global clients, we may transfer personal information to countries outside the United States. When we do so, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure your information receives adequate protection, including standard contractual clauses, data processing agreements, and compliance with applicable data protection laws such as GDPR, LGPD, and other regional regulations.

GDPR Compliance

For individuals in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In addition to the rights listed above, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate data
  • Erase your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restrict processing of your data
  • Data portability
  • Object to processing
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

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