Legal Documentation

Terms & Policies

I.

Privacy Policy

ByteSignalWorks, registered at 417165, Nr. 1D, Cetariu, Romania, respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal data processed through our website and service platforms. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and disclose information when you interact with our digital infrastructure.

Section A — Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal information is ByteSignalWorks, operating from 417165, Nr. 1D, Cetariu, Romania. All inquiries regarding data processing may be directed to [email protected].

Section B — Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data: (i) identification data including full name and email address submitted via contact forms; (ii) technical data including IP address, browser type, operating system, and referring URLs collected automatically through server logs; (iii) usage data including page views, session duration, and navigation patterns collected via essential cookies.

Section C — Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following legal bases as defined by the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679: (a) consent — when you submit a contact form; (b) contractual necessity — when processing is required to fulfill a service agreement; (c) legitimate interest — for improving website functionality and preventing fraud.

Section D — Data Retention

Personal data submitted via contact forms is retained for a maximum period of 24 months from the date of submission. Server log data is automatically purged after 90 days. Data associated with active service contracts is retained for the duration of the contractual relationship plus an additional 12 months.

Section E — Data Transfers

We do not transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area unless adequate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission. All third-party service providers are vetted for GDPR compliance.

Section F — Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to: (i) access your personal data; (ii) rectify inaccurate data; (iii) request erasure of your data; (iv) restrict processing; (v) data portability; (vi) object to processing; and (vii) lodge a complaint with the National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing (ANSPDCP) in Romania. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

II.

Terms of Service

These Terms of Service govern all engagements between ByteSignalWorks, registered at 417165, Nr. 1D, Cetariu, Romania, and any client or user accessing our services. By commissioning a service or submitting an inquiry, you agree to be bound by these terms.

Article I — Scope of Services

ByteSignalWorks provides distributed architecture consulting, system engineering, cloud infrastructure provisioning, and related technical services. All services are delivered as described in the corresponding service listing on our website. Scope modifications require written agreement from both parties.

Article II — Engagement Terms

All projects begin upon receipt of the initial payment as specified in the service listing. Deliverable timelines commence from the date of payment confirmation. Delays caused by the client in providing required materials or approvals will extend the delivery timeline proportionally.

Article III — Intellectual Property

Upon full payment, all custom-developed code, architecture documentation, and configuration files are transferred to the client. ByteSignalWorks retains the right to reference the project in its portfolio unless a non-disclosure agreement is executed prior to engagement commencement.

Article IV — Limitation of Liability

ByteSignalWorks shall not be held liable for indirect damages, lost profits, data loss, or business interruption arising from the use or inability to use delivered systems. Total liability is limited to the amount paid for the specific service giving rise to the claim.

Article V — Confidentiality

Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of proprietary information exchanged during the engagement. This obligation survives the termination of the service agreement for a period of 36 months.

Article VI — Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Romania. Any disputes arising from or related to these terms shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Cetariu, Romania.

III.

Cookie Policy

ByteSignalWorks uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website located at bytesignalworks.com. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. We are committed to transparency regarding the data collected through these technologies.

Category I — Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include session management cookies, load-balancing identifiers, and security tokens that protect against cross-site request forgery. Without these cookies, basic site functionality would be impaired.

Category II — Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable enhanced features such as remembering your preferences and settings. The cookie consent dismissal state is stored in your browser's localStorage to prevent repeated banner displays. This data is not transmitted to any external server.

Category III — Analytics Cookies

We do not currently deploy third-party analytics cookies. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and request explicit consent before any such cookies are activated. Server-side analytics may collect anonymized usage data including page request counts and response times.

Managing Cookies

You may control cookie behavior through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Blocking essential cookies may impair website functionality. The cookie consent banner can be re-triggered by clearing your browser's localStorage for this domain.

IV.

Refund Policy

ByteSignalWorks maintains a transparent refund policy for all services rendered. We recognize that circumstances may change and aim to handle refund requests fairly and promptly. This policy applies to all service engagements commissioned through our website or direct agreements.

Condition I — Pre-Delivery Cancellation

If a service is cancelled before any work has commenced, a full refund of the initial payment will be issued within 14 business days. Cancellation must be communicated in writing via email to [email protected].

Condition II — Partial Delivery

If work has commenced but the service has not been fully delivered, a partial refund will be calculated based on the percentage of deliverables completed. The client will receive documentation of all work completed to date along with any associated source code and configurations.

Condition III — Post-Delivery

Services that have been fully delivered and accepted by the client are non-refundable. A 7-day review period is provided following delivery during which the client may request modifications at no additional cost. Issues arising from the client's hosting environment or third-party integrations are not covered under this policy.

Condition IV — Processing

Refund requests are processed within 14 business days of approval. Refunds are issued to the original payment method. ByteSignalWorks reserves the right to deduct reasonable administrative fees for refunds exceeding 50% of the original service value.

Dispute Resolution

In the event of a dispute regarding refunds, both parties agree to attempt resolution through direct communication before pursuing any formal legal proceedings. Contact us at [email protected] to initiate a refund request or dispute resolution process.