Privacy Policy

We recognize the importance of protecting the information we collect from visitors to our site. We do not rent, sell, trade or share this information with anyone. It is our policy to use the information we acquire through the ordering, download and registration process for internal business uses only, and we maintain appropriate security measures to keep this information private.

This privacy policy and our website Terms and Conditions will disclose what information we collect from you, the reason that we collect it, and how long we will retain the data we have collected. If you have created an account on our site, you have the right to request a copy of that data, or request that we delete it. If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy, our contact information is listed below.

Personal Information

We collect information on website visitors, users who create an account on our website and those who purchase products from us. We collect the IP address, browser information, referring site and track usage for all visitors to our site. If you download one of our software products, we will also collect your name, email address and any additional information that you choose to provide, such as a company name. If you create an account on our site, we will also store your address, account preferences, purchasing options and a record of current and previous purchases that you have made on our website. We may also collect other information that you provide when you create or update your account information.

We collect your IP address, browser information and website usage statistics for data analysis, fraud and security monitoring, identifying usage trends and to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and contractual obligations. Personally identifiable information such as your name, email address and physical address are used for business and marketing purposes. We also use this information to fulfill specific requests that you make through this platform, such as completing an order or responding to a technical support request.

We do not share, rent or sell the information collected from you to third parties. This information is only used for our own internal business purposes. Our products and services are marketed and sold to information technology professionals. They are not directed to people under the age of eighteen (18) and we do not knowingly collect information from them.

Contact Information

When you download or install a new product, we will ask you to provide your name and email address. You may request that we remove your contact information so that you no longer receive messages from us. You may also request that we provide you with a copy of the personal data associated with your account on this website.

» Request Removal

Please note that even if you request that we remove your contact information, we will continue to retain certain personally identifiable information including your order transactions, purchase history and product licensing information. We will retain only that information which is permitted and/or required for business and legal purposes.

Email and Social Media

When you create an account, place an order on our website, or download an evaluation version of one of our products, you must agree that you have read and accepted this Privacy Policy and agree to the Terms and Conditions of use of our website. You agree that when you provide us with your email address, you are giving us permission to contact you regarding those products, services or other transactions as part of the ongoing business relationship you have with us.

If you connect with us on social media, such as Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn, you are agreeing to receive notifications, updates and promotions through that platform. We may use these platforms to send messages to you directly, or collectively as part of a group.

If you no longer wish to receive any communication from us, by email, through social media or any other form, you may request that we remove your contact information. Removing your contact information, or requesting the deletion of your account, will not affect your ability to receive purchase confirmation emails or responses to technical support requests.

If you have requested that we no longer contact you, and subsequently you place an order, submit a technical support request or make another inquiry, we will respond to you. However, our communication will be limited to that specific request. If you wish to resume receiving general product updates and other emails from us, please contact us.

Payment Processing

The information that you provide when you place an order on our website, including your credit card or bank number, the transaction amount and other personally identifiable information is collected by a third-party payment processor. We provide only the information required to process the payment transaction. We have no control over the third party's use of your personal information, and we are not responsible for any disclosure made by a third party.

Payments that are made using a credit card are subject to fees and regulations as determined by the bank or organization that issued the card. For more information about how they use your personal information, refer to their Privacy Policy. Payments that are made through Paypal are subject to their User Agreement and Privacy Policy.

If you place an order on our website and then abandon that order, information about the products that were selected will be retained so that the order may be completed at a later time. However, we will not use the information you've provided to contact you until after the order has been completed.

Website Analytics

Our website uses cookies for the purpose of identifying you uniquely and analyzing how you use our website. This helps us provide you with a good experience when you browse our site and helps us make improvements to the site. By continuing to use this website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with the terms of this policy.

When you visit our website, download software or place an order, we will store one or more cookies on your computer. These cookies contain your user identification number and may also contain other contact information. This allows us to fill in your information automatically during future visits to our site, such as when you place an order or submit a technical support request. The cookie does not contain sensitive data such as credit card information or your product serial number. If your browser is not set up to accept cookies, you will still be able to use our web site. However, you will have to fill in your information manually upon subsequent visits.

We use Google Analytics for purposes of analyzing website usage patterns and trends. The information that is collected for this purpose is retained for a period of twenty-six (26) months. In addition, local server logs of all visitor activity are maintained for a period of no less than twelve (12) months and no longer than twenty-four (24) months.

For more information on how Google Analytics uses cookies, please refer to the Google Analytics Privacy Policy. If you do not want to be tracked by Google Analytics when you visit a website, Google provides an browser addon at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

We partner with Microsoft Clarity and Microsoft Advertising to capture how you use and interact with our website through behavioral metrics, heatmaps, and session replay to improve and market our products/services. Website usage data is captured using first and third-party cookies and other tracking technologies to determine the popularity of products/services and online activity. Additionally, we use this information for site optimization, fraud/security purposes, and advertising. For more information about how Microsoft collects and uses your data, visit the Microsoft Privacy Statement.

Security and Data Retention

We use reasonable technical and administrative measures within our organization to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, deletion and public disclosure. Data is stored securely in data centers managed by Akamai in the United States. Secure backup copies of the data are also stored remotely and retained as required for business purposes and by law for tax and legal purposes. For example, detailed purchasing information is retained for at least three (3) years to comply with tax regulations. Certain information that is required for the operation of the business, such as purchase history and product licensing information (including product serial numbers and contact information for the licensed owner) is retained indefinitely.

The criteria that we use to determine how long we will retain your information is based on how long it is needed or permitted, given the purpose for which it was obtained. This can vary, depending on how you use our website, and whether you are evaluating one of our products or if you are a customer who has purchased one of our products or services. The length of time that we retain your data may also be affected by legal and regulatory requirements, both in the state of California and in your state or country of residence.

Although every effort is made to protect your information, no server or data storage system is guaranteed to be completely secure. If you have any reason to believe that your account is no longer secure (for example, if you suspect that your account may have been compromised), immediately contact our Data Protection Officer using the contact information listed below.

Legal Obligations

We may use and disclose your personal information as necessary or appropriate, such as when we have a legal obligation or legitimate business interest to do so. The information that we collect may be used to investigate, prevent or respond to suspected illegal or fraudulent activity on our website, such as credit card fraud.

We will provide your personal information if requested or required by government authorities, such as law enforcement or court officials. We will disclose information about you in compliance with the law, both inside and outside of your country of residence. We may also use and disclose information that we have collected about you to protect our legal rights or defend against legal claims.

In the event that we choose to sell the company, or merge with another company, we may use, disclose or transfer your personal information as a result of corporate restructuring. This may include a sale, merger or transfer of assets in connection with any legal proceedings.

Third-Party Services

You should be aware that personal information such as your name, e-mail address or credit card information that you voluntarily disclose on other Internet sites that we might link to could be collected and disclosed by others. We cannot take any responsibility for such collection or disclosure by third-party websites that we link to, or those which have linked back to this website. Should you have any concerns, you should read the privacy statements of those sites before disclosing any personal information.

Company Information

SocketTools is a suite of software products developed, marketed and sold by Catalyst Development Corporation, a California corporation based in the United States. You can contact our business office directly or through this website if you have any questions about our products, licensing or technical support options.

Address
Catalyst Development Corporation
56925 Yucca Trail, Suite 254
Yucca Valley, California 92284-7913
United States

Please do not send private or sensitive information, such as credit card numbers or account passwords, in your emails or letters to us.

If you need to contact us specifically about an issue related to this Privacy Policy, such as requesting a copy of your account information or to have your account deleted, you can contact us directly at privacy@sockettools.com.

If you are concerned that your account information on this site has been compromised, please contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@sockettools.com.