Privacy Policy

1. Overview

Adelvo Inc. ("we", "us", "our") operates the website adelvo.io and develops software products for media production professionals. We take the protection of your personal data seriously and process data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data protection regulations.

2. Data Controller

For all data protection inquiries, please contact us at hello@adelvo.io.

3. Data We Do NOT Collect

This website is designed to minimize data collection. We do not use:

• Analytics or tracking tools (no Google Analytics, no Meta Pixel, no Matomo)
• Advertising networks, retargeting, or behavioral profiling
• User accounts, registration, or login systems on this website
• Cookies for tracking or advertising purposes
• Social media tracking pixels or embedded social media content
• Fingerprinting or device identification techniques

4. Data We Collect

4.1 Server Log Files

Our hosting provider (Strato AG, Germany) automatically collects server access logs for security and operational purposes. These may include:

• IP address (anonymized where possible)
• Date and time of the request
• Browser type and operating system
• Referrer URL
• Pages accessed
• HTTP status code and data volume transferred

This data is not combined with other data sources and is automatically deleted after a limited retention period. Legal basis: Legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR for ensuring website security and stability.

4.2 Local Storage (Browser)

This website uses functional localStorage entries (not cookies) to remember your preferences:

These entries are stored exclusively on your device, contain no personal data, and are never transmitted to any server.

4.3 Email Communication

If you contact us by email, we store your name, email address, and message content for the purpose of responding to your inquiry. We will not share this data with third parties without your consent.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in responding to inquiries).

4.4 Software License Data

When you purchase a license through Paddle, we receive limited order data from Paddle to fulfill your license, including your email address and order reference. We use this solely to deliver and manage your software license.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract).

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Paddle (Payment Processing)

Purchases are processed by Paddle.com Market Limited, which acts as the Merchant of Record. When you make a purchase, Paddle collects and processes your payment and billing information in accordance with their own privacy policy.

We do not have access to your full payment details (credit card numbers, bank account details). We only receive limited transaction data necessary for license fulfillment.

Paddle's privacy policy: paddle.com/privacy

5.2 Fonts

This website uses self-hosted web fonts (DM Sans, Space Mono). No external font services are called, and no data is transmitted to third parties for font rendering.

Note: If self-hosted fonts fail to load, your browser's system fonts will be used as a fallback.

5.3 No Other Third-Party Services

We do not embed or use any other third-party services on this website, including CDNs, social media embeds, chat widgets, push notification services, or A/B testing tools.

6. International Data Transfers

Adelvo Inc. is a US corporation. Some data (such as email communications) may be processed in the United States. Where personal data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) where applicable
• Reliance on EU adequacy decisions where available
• Minimizing data transfers by hosting the website in the EU (Strato AG, Germany)

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation, you have the following rights:

• Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR) — request a copy of your personal data
• Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR) — correct inaccurate data
• Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR) — request deletion of your data
• Right to restriction (Art. 18 GDPR) — limit how we process your data
• Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR) — receive your data in a portable format
• Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR) — object to processing based on legitimate interest

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@adelvo.io. We will respond within 30 days.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the EU member state of your habitual residence.

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

• Right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used
• Right to request deletion of your personal information
• Right to opt out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

We do not sell personal information. To exercise your CCPA rights, contact hello@adelvo.io.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

• HTTPS/TLS encryption for all website traffic
• Secure hosting within the European Union
• Minimal data collection by design
• Access controls for any stored data

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will promptly delete it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact

For any privacy-related questions or requests: