Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 5, 2025

1. Introduction

Snowpack Data LLC ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Cronos platform, a Snowpack Data product ("Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

By using Cronos, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when using our Service, including:

  • Account information (name, email address, password)
  • Profile information (job title, department, contact details)
  • Time tracking data (hours worked, project assignments, task descriptions)
  • Project and client information
  • Financial data (invoices, expenses, billing rates)
  • Documents and files you upload to the platform
  • Communications with us or through the platform

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent)
  • Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
  • Usage data (features used, actions taken, preferences)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Third-Party Integrations

If you connect third-party services (such as Google Calendar), we may collect information from those services in accordance with your authorization and their privacy policies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
  • Process your time entries, generate invoices, and manage projects
  • Authenticate users and maintain account security
  • Send administrative information, updates, and notifications
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Within Your Organization

Information you enter into Cronos may be visible to other authorized users within your organization based on their role and permissions.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

  • Cloud hosting and storage providers (Google Cloud Platform)
  • Email service providers
  • Analytics providers
  • Payment processors

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect our rights, property, or safety
  • Prevent fraud or security issues
  • Protect the rights and safety of our users or the public

4.4 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication mechanisms
  • Secure cloud infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. We may also retain information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • 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 transfer of your data to another service
  • Objection: Object to certain processing of your information
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

10. 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 become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to California, United States and other locations as necessary to provide the Service.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Snowpack Data LLC

Cronos - A Snowpack Data Product

Email: [email protected]