This Privacy Policy explains how Lorie Barnes Sharkfin Bee Microsystems LLC ("Sharkfin Bee Microsystems," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information when you visit our website, contact us, or otherwise interact with our business. It also describes the privacy rights available to California residents under the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (together, the "CCPA").
01Scope of this policy
This policy applies to personal information we collect through our website and in the course of our business communications. It does not apply to third-party websites, services, or platforms that we do not control, even if they are linked from our site. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third party before providing them with personal information.
02Information we collect
We collect personal information that you provide to us directly, information collected automatically when you use our website, and information we receive from service providers acting on our behalf. Depending on how you interact with us, the categories of personal information we may collect include:
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Identifiers | Name, email address, phone number, company name, and business mailing address. |
| Commercial information | Details about products, services, or projects you inquire about. |
| Internet activity | IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, and general usage data. |
| Communications | The content of messages you send us and our correspondence with you. |
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information (such as government identifiers, financial account details, or precise geolocation) through our website, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16.
03How we collect information
- Directly from you — when you email us, complete a contact request, or otherwise communicate with our team.
- Automatically — through standard web server logs and, where applicable, cookies or similar technologies used to operate and secure the site.
- From service providers — such as website hosting, analytics, and email delivery providers that support our operations.
04How we use your information
We use personal information for the following business purposes:
- To respond to inquiries and communicate with you about your requests or projects.
- To provide, maintain, and improve our website and services.
- To operate, secure, and troubleshoot our website and detect or prevent fraud and misuse.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our agreements.
We do not use personal information for automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects, and we do not use it for purposes that are incompatible with those described above without providing notice.
05How we disclose information
We may disclose personal information to:
- Service providers who process information on our behalf under contractual obligations to protect it, such as hosting, analytics, and communications providers.
- Legal and safety recipients when required to comply with law, respond to lawful requests, or protect our rights, property, or safety and that of others.
- Business transferees in connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, subject to appropriate confidentiality protections.
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not "share" it for cross-context behavioral advertising as those terms are defined under the CCPA. We have not sold or shared personal information of consumers, including minors under 16, in the preceding twelve months.
06Cookies and analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to function correctly, remember preferences, and understand how the site is used. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling some cookies may affect how parts of the site work. Where we use analytics providers, they help us understand aggregate usage patterns rather than identify you individually.
07Data retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete or de-identify it. Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.
08Data security
We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
09Your California privacy rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights with respect to your personal information, subject to certain exceptions:
- Right to know — to request the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected, the sources, the purposes for collecting it, and the categories of third parties to whom we disclose it.
- Right to delete — to request deletion of personal information we have collected from you.
- Right to correct — to request correction of inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.
- Right to opt out — to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. As noted above, we do not sell or share personal information.
- Right to limit — to limit the use of sensitive personal information. We do not use or disclose sensitive personal information beyond the purposes permitted under the CCPA.
- Right to non-discrimination — to not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising any of these rights.
10How to exercise your rights
You may submit a request to know, delete, or correct your personal information by contacting us using the details in the "Contact us" section below. To protect your privacy, we will take steps to verify your identity before responding, which may include confirming information we already hold about you. You may designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf; we may require the agent to provide proof of authorization and may still verify your identity directly.
We will respond to verifiable consumer requests consistent with the timeframes required by law. We will not charge a fee to process or respond to a verifiable request unless it is excessive, repetitive, or manifestly unfounded.
11Third-party links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties, and this policy does not apply to them.
12Children's privacy
Our website is intended for a business audience and is not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
13Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date above. Material changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the website after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
14Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, you can reach us at:
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
United States