Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for r5i.tech

Effective Date: April 2025

Last Updated: April 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to r5i.tech. This website, including its blog component hosted on the Ghost platform, (collectively, the "Site") is operated by R5 Industries, LLC ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site, which primarily offers IT Consulting services and Tech Insights/Blog content, intended for users located in the United States. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.  

We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date of this Privacy Policy.  

2. Collection of Your Information

We may collect information about you in limited ways when you interact with our Site:

• Personal Data Voluntarily Provided: We collect personally identifiable information, such as your name and email address, only when you voluntarily provide it to us by:

  • Contacting us regarding consulting services via email at hello@r5i.tech (processed via Google Workspace) or through our contact form.

  • Submitting comments on our blog posts (managed via Ghost platform).

  • Subscribing to an email newsletter via our blog (managed via Ghost

• Derivative Data: Information our servers (hosted on Google Sites/Firebase for the main site, Ghost platform for the blog) and potentially security services like Cloudflare automatically collect when you access the Site. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and pages viewed, primarily for site operation, security, and basic analytics.

• Data from Cookies and Similar Technologies:

  • Our Functional Cookies: We may use first-party cookies necessary for website functionality or basic user experience on the main site or blog.

  • Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics cookies to understand site usage (see Section 5).

  • Platform Cookies: Google Sites/Firebase, Ghost, and Cloudflare (if used) may set their own necessary cookies for platform operation, security, and performance. Please refer to their respective privacy and cookie policies. You can typically manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.

3. Use of Your Information

We use the information collected solely for the following purposes:

• Respond to your direct inquiries regarding our IT consulting services.

• Manage and display comments you submit on our blog.

• Send newsletters or blog updates if you have explicitly opted-in.

• Monitor and analyze aggregated usage data via Google Analytics to improve Site content and user experience.

• Maintain the security, integrity, and performance of the Site via our hosting (Google, Ghost) and security partners (Cloudflare, if applicable).

• Comply with legal obligations within the United States.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We value your privacy and limit data disclosure. We do not sell your personal information. Your information may be disclosed only as follows:

• By Law or to Protect Rights: If required by U.S. law or legal process, or to protect our rights or the safety of others.

• Third-Party Service Providers: We share information strictly as necessary with vendors who perform services for us:

  • Google: For Google Workspace (email), Google Sites/Firebase (hosting), Google Analytics.

  • Ghost Foundation: For blog hosting and functionality (including comment processing, potentially newsletter delivery).

  • Cloudflare: For website security and performance.

Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, financing, or acquisition involving R5 Industries, LLC.

• Affiliates: With other R5 Industries controlled businesses (r5i.dev, r5i.digital, r5i.support, etc.) where necessary for providing integrated services or internal operations, under terms consistent with this policy.

• With Your Explicit Consent: For any other purpose only with your explicit consent.

5. Tracking Technologies & Analytics

• Our Cookies: As stated, any cookies set directly by r5i.tech are intended for necessary site functionality or user experience. [Be specific after legal review].

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand site usage. Google uses cookies to collect anonymous data. Learn about Google's practices and opt-out options: https://policies.google.com/privacy, https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites, https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

• Ghost Platform: Our blog platform, Ghost, may use cookies for functionality like member sign-ins or comments. Refer to Ghost's policies for details.

• Cloudflare: (If used) May use cookies necessary for its security features. Refer to Cloudflare's policies.

6. Data Security

We rely on the security measures provided by our infrastructure partners (Google, Ghost, Cloudflare) and implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards for the data we directly handle. However, no online system is 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain voluntarily provided personal information only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected (e.g., responding to inquiries, managing blog comments/subscriptions) or as required by U.S. law. Analytics and log data are retained according to provider policies.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

Based on applicable U.S. state laws (like CCPA/CPRA):

• You may have rights to know, access, correct, or delete your personal information we hold.

• You have the right to opt-out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information. We do not sell your personal information.

• If you subscribe to any newsletter, you have the right to unsubscribe at any time via the link in the email.

• If you leave blog comments, you may have rights related to that content depending on the Ghost platform settings and applicable law.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at privacy@r5i.tech. We will respond according to applicable law.

9. Policy for Children

This Site is intended for users 18 years or older. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 18. Contact us if you believe this has occurred.

10. Links to Other Websites

The Site contains links to our parent company (r5.industries), affiliated businesses (r5i.dev, etc.), and potentially other third-party websites (e.g., in blog posts). This Privacy Policy applies only to r5i.tech. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any other website you visit.

11. Processing of Information in the United States

Our Site, infrastructure, and operations are based in the United States. Information collected will be processed and stored in the U.S. By using this Site, you consent to this processing under U.S. data privacy standards.

12. Contact Us

For questions or comments about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

R5 Industries, LLC (Operator of r5i.tech) Phoenix, Arizona Email: privacy@r5i.tech