Introduction
Qnèctra LLC ("Qnèctra," "we," or "us") operates qnectra.com, a consulting practice focused on AI transformation and operational architecture for financial services and adjacent industries. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information Qnèctra collects, how it is used, and your rights regarding that information.
By using qnectra.com, you agree to the collection and use of information as described here. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
Who We Are
- Controller: Qnèctra LLC
- Location: New York, NY
- Contact: [email protected]
What We Collect
Information You Provide
When you submit a contact form, request a consultation, or subscribe to The Qnèctra Systems Brief™ newsletter, you may provide:
- Name
- Email address
- Company name and job title
- Phone number (if you choose to include it)
- Any additional information you voluntarily include in a message
We collect only what you give us. Qnèctra does not require account creation to use this website.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit qnectra.com, our systems and third-party tools automatically collect:
- IP address and approximate geographic location (country/region level)
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited, time on page, and navigation path
- Referral source (how you arrived at the site)
This data is collected through Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and standard web server logs. See the "Third-Party Service Providers" section below for detail on GA4.
How We Use Your Information
| Purpose | Examples | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Respond to inquiries | Answer questions, provide service information, schedule consultations | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
| Newsletter delivery | Send issues of The Qnèctra Systems Brief™ to subscribers | Consent — you may withdraw at any time |
| Website analytics | Understand traffic patterns, improve content and site performance | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
| Security | Prevent abuse, detect technical issues | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
| Legal compliance | Respond to valid legal requests | Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) |
Qnèctra does not use your information for personalized advertising, behavioral retargeting, or profiling. We do not sell personal data.
Third-Party Service Providers
Qnèctra uses a small set of third-party services to operate the website and deliver the newsletter. Each has access to data only as necessary to perform its function.
Amazon Web Services (AWS Amplify)
- Purpose: Website hosting and infrastructure
- Data processed: Server logs, IP addresses
- Privacy policy: https://aws.amazon.com/privacy/
Google LLC — Google Analytics 4
- Purpose: Website traffic measurement and usage analysis
- Data processed: Anonymized session data, page views, device and browser type, approximate geographic location, referral source
- Cookies set:
_ga,_ga_490S6YERBH,_gid - Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
We do not use advertising networks, social media pixels, payment processors, or retargeting platforms on qnectra.com.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected:
- Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 2 years to maintain a record of inquiries.
- Newsletter subscriber data: Retained for the duration of your subscription, plus a brief period for legal and audit purposes. You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in any newsletter issue.
- Analytics data: Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months (the GA4 default). Web server logs are retained for 90 days.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Delete your personal information, subject to legal exceptions
- Withdraw consent for processing based on consent, such as newsletter subscription
- Object to processing based on legitimate interest
- Data portability — receive a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
To exercise any of these rights, contact [email protected]. We respond to formal rights requests within 30 days. California residents may also opt out of any sale or sharing of personal information — though Qnèctra does not sell or share personal data for advertising purposes.
International Transfers
Qnèctra LLC is based in New York, NY. Service providers including AWS and Google may process data in the United States or other jurisdictions. Where personal data is transferred from the EEA or UK, we rely on appropriate safeguards including EU Standard Contractual Clauses (Commission Decision (EU) 2021/914) where applicable.
Children's Privacy
qnectra.com is not directed to individuals under 13 (or under 16 in applicable EU member states). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted data through this site, contact [email protected] and we will delete it promptly.
Links to Other Sites
qnectra.com may contain links to third-party websites. Qnèctra has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content or privacy practices of any external site. Review the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.
Changes to This Policy
When this policy changes materially, we update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, display a notice on the site. Continued use of qnectra.com after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Contact
Privacy questions or rights requests:
Email: [email protected]
We aim to respond within 5 business days for general inquiries and within 30 days for formal rights requests.