Privacy Policy for r5i.dev
Last Updated: October 8, 2025
r5i.dev ("we," "us," or "our") provides custom software development, web and mobile application development, SaaS platforms, API integration, and IT consulting services. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal and project data you entrust to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we may share it, and your rights.
Scope
This policy applies to personal information collected through our website, over the phone, by email, and during provision of our services (project consultations, remote collaboration, and deliverable reviews). It covers information about individuals (clients, prospective clients, visitors) and information contained within project repositories, staging environments, or shared documents where we have access as part of development or consulting.
Information We Collect
We collect several types of information to deliver, improve, and secure our services:
- Contact & Account Information: Name, email, postal address, phone number, billing and shipping address, and other contact details you provide when requesting services or creating an account.
- Project & Technical Information: Technology stack details, repository access, application architecture, environment configurations, API credentials, screenshots, and error reports necessary to develop and deliver your project. This may include source code, documents, or other files in shared repositories—but we only access these when required to perform the requested work.
- Payment & Billing Information: Payment method, transaction details, and billing records. We do not store full credit card details on our systems—payment processing is handled by third-party processors when applicable.
- Usage & Analytics: Information about your use of our website and services, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, referral data, and interactions with marketing communications. We use analytics services and server logs to monitor, secure, and improve our site.
- Communications: Records of communications you send to us (email, phone calls, support chats) and any notes created by our team members in relation to your project.
How We Use Your Information
We use personal information for purposes including:
- Providing, maintaining, and improving our services (development, deployment, configuration, code review, and project management).
- Processing payments, invoices, quotes, and service confirmations.
- Communicating about appointments, service status, and support follow-ups.
- Protecting our systems and clients from fraud, abuse, or security incidents.
- Complying with legal obligations and responding to lawful requests from government or law enforcement.
- Aggregating and anonymizing data for internal reporting and service improvement.
Privacy-first Analytics
We use privacy-focused, cookie-less analytics (for example, Cloudflare Web Analytics when hosted on Cloudflare Pages) to collect aggregated, non-identifying usage information about how visitors interact with our website. These analytics do not set tracking cookies, do not store personal data, and are used only to improve the site and measure general traffic patterns.
Lawful Basis
When required by law, our lawful bases for processing include performance of a contract (providing services you request), legitimate interests (improving services, fraud prevention), and your consent (marketing communications). For any sensitive processing we will obtain explicit consent where required.
Project Data and Client Files
When performing development or consulting work, we may access files stored in your repositories, staging environments, or shared documents if they are relevant to the project scope. Team members are instructed to access only what is necessary. We do not copy or retain project files without your explicit written consent unless you have requested hosting, migration, or archival services and have authorized us to do so. Our staff are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and ethical conduct policies that prohibit accessing any data (credentials, business documents, customer records) unrelated to the specific project scope.
Sharing and Third-Party Services
We strictly do not sell your personal data to data brokers, marketing agencies, or any other third parties. We maintain confidentiality and only use your information for necessary business purposes. We share information only with:
- Infrastructure & Security Providers: We use Cloudflare (including Pages, Workers, CDN, DNS, and Turnstile) to deliver our website securely, protect against attacks, and optimize performance. Cloudflare may process traffic data (like IP addresses) at the edge to detect security threats.
- Business & Communication Tools: We use Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar) to manage email communications, scheduling, and booking confirmations. When you email us or book an appointment, that data is processed securely within Google's enterprise infrastructure.
- Service Providers: Other vendors who perform services strictly on our behalf (payment processors). They are contractually bound to protect your data.
- Professional partners and subcontractors when necessary to provide specialized development, design, or infrastructure services.
- Law enforcement or regulators when required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
Data Retention
We retain personal and service records for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Project repositories, backups, or staging environments are retained only when you request those services; otherwise we securely delete such data after project completion within a reasonable timeframe.
Security
We apply administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data and project assets while they are in our care. This includes restricted access to repositories and environments, encrypted backups when applicable, secure credential management, and staff training on privacy and confidentiality. We have implemented strict internal controls to ensure that team member access to client projects is monitored and limited to the scope of the requested work. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure—clients should maintain their own backups of critical data.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data, and to object to processing for direct marketing. To exercise these rights, contact us. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.
International Transfers
If we transfer your information to service providers outside your jurisdiction, we will take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or other lawful transfer mechanisms.
Children
Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us so we can remove it.
Links to Other Sites
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any linked websites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Significant changes will be communicated via email or prominent notices on our site.
Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.