Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

AMPulse ("we," "our," or "us"), operated by WeeklyVentures, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit ampulse.online and use our additive manufacturing intelligence platform.

This policy explains what we collect and why. Where the law requires consent, such as analytics cookies for visitors in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland, we ask for it separately through our cookie banner, and you can withdraw it at any time.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address and password when you create an account
• Communications: Messages, feedback, and support requests you send us
• Newsletter Subscription: Email address when you subscribe to our newsletter
• User Content: Blog comments, company reviews, and corrections you submit

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Log Data: IP address (anonymized), access times, pages viewed, referring URL
• Usage Information: Features used, search queries, interactions with content
• Location Data: General geographic region based on IP address

2.3 Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and Google Analytics with Consent Mode v2 to understand how visitors use our site. Here is how our cookie consent system works:

You can change your cookie preference at any time via the "Cookie Settings" link in the site footer. You can also control cookies through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and Maintain Service: Operate and improve our platform
• Account Management: Create and manage your user account
• Communication: Send service updates and newsletters (with consent)
• Analytics: Understand usage patterns and improve our Service
• Security: Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud
• Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party providers who assist in operating our Service:

4.2 Other Circumstances

• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest
• Secure authentication using industry-standard protocols
• Row-level security policies on our database
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Rate limiting on public API endpoints

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

After account deletion, we may retain certain information for up to 90 days for backup purposes. Usage analytics are deleted on a rolling schedule: search events within 7 days, other interaction events within 30 days, and raw session records within 180 days. Aggregated, non-identifying statistics may be retained longer.

7. Your Privacy Rights

7.1 General Rights

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

7.2 GDPR Rights (European Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

• Right to restrict processing of your personal data
• Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to withdraw consent at any time (including cookie consent)
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

7.3 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including standard contractual clauses and compliance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Service contains links to third-party websites, including company websites and news sources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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