Introduction

Welcome to Optic Overwatch. Your privacy is important to us. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected and that we comply with applicable data protection laws.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have regarding your personal data when you interact with opticoverwatch.com.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

• Name and contact details (such as email address, phone number) when you:
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Contact us through our contact form
  • Leave comments on our content
  • Participate in surveys or promotions
• Transaction information if you make purchases through our affiliate links
• Communication preferences regarding content and updates you wish to receive

Non-Personal Information

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Device information (desktop, tablet, mobile)
• Referring website addresses
• Time spent on pages
• Pages visited
• Geographic location (country and region level)
• Internet Service Provider (ISP)
• Website usage data and interaction patterns

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site traffic. These technologies may collect information about:

• Pages visited
• Links clicked
• Time spent on the website
• Returning visitor status
• User preferences

Our cookies fall into the following categories:

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Functional cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Analytical/performance cookies: Help us improve our website by collecting anonymous information
• Targeting/advertising cookies: Record your visits to our website, pages visited, and links followed

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may impact some functionality of our website.

How We Use Your Information?

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide relevant content and product recommendations based on your interests and browsing behavior
• To improve website functionality and user experience by analyzing how visitors use our site
• To respond to inquiries and customer service requests submitted through our contact forms
• To send newsletters and updates to subscribers who have opted in
• To analyze traffic and optimize marketing efforts to better serve our audience
• To identify and fix technical issues with our website
• To protect our website from fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
• To comply with legal obligations applicable to our operations

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you explicitly agree to our collection and use of your data (e.g., newsletter subscription)
• Legitimate Interest: When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our website and services
• Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations to you
• Legal Obligation: When processing is necessary to comply with legal requirements

Third-Party Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties, except for trusted partners that help operate our website and services, such as:

• Web hosting and infrastructure providers
• Email service providers for newsletter distribution
• Analytics providers to help us understand website usage
• Customer service platforms to respond to inquiries

These third parties are prohibited from using your information for any purpose other than providing services on our behalf and are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The criteria used to determine our retention periods include:

• The length of time we have an ongoing relationship with you
• Whether there is a legal obligation to which we are subject
• Whether retention is advisable in light of our legal position (such as applicable statutes of limitations, litigation, or regulatory investigations)

Affiliate Disclaimer

Optic Overwatch participates in affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through affiliate links on our website, at no extra cost to you. These commissions help support the operation of our website and the creation of valuable content.

All product recommendations are based on our independent research and genuine belief in the value of the products. Affiliate relationships do not influence our product evaluations or recommendations.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
• Secure data storage with restricted access
• Regular security assessments of our systems
• Staff training on data protection practices

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Delete your personal information under certain circumstances
• Restrict or object to our processing of your data
• Data portability (receive your data in a structured, commonly used format)
• Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Disable cookies through browser settings

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can delete the information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be indicated by an updated “Last Updated” date at the bottom of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you by email (if you have provided one) or by means of a notice on our website prior to the change becoming effective.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Mailing Address:
  Optic Overwatch LLC
  123 Precision Lane
  Suite 308
  Austin, TX 78701
  United States

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Please refer to our California Privacy Notice for more information.

International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the information, including personal information, to the United States and process it there. Your submission of such information represents your agreement to this transfer.