Privacy Policy

Charis Applied Intelligence, LLC ("Charis," "we," "us," or "our") respects the privacy of every visitor, partner, and applicant. This policy describes what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. We collect as little as possible and we do not sell personal data.

Information We Collect

When you visit charisappliedintelligence.com, we may collect the following categories of information:

• Information you provide directly — when you contact us via email or any inquiry form, we receive your name, email address, company, and the content of your message.
• Automatically collected information — basic server logs including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time of visit. This is standard web telemetry used for security and performance monitoring.
• Cookies and similar technologies — we use a minimal set of essential cookies required for site functionality. We do not use third-party advertising trackers.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect solely for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries, applications, and partnership requests
• To evaluate and process applications to the Founding Partner Pilot Program
• To operate, maintain, and improve the website and our services
• To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, or abuse
• To comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not use your information for automated decision-making, profiling for advertising, or any purpose unrelated to the engagement you've initiated with us.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

• Service providers — trusted vendors who support our operations (e.g., email hosting, website infrastructure) under confidentiality obligations
• Legal requirements — when required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Charis, our clients, or others
• Business transfers — in the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, information may transfer as part of the transaction

Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes described above or as required by applicable law. Inquiry and application records are typically retained for twenty-four (24) months after our last substantive interaction, after which they are deleted or anonymized.

Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information in our possession. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information, subject to legal retention requirements
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below. We will respond within a reasonable period and in accordance with applicable law.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites, and we encourage you to review their policies before providing any information.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

International Visitors

Charis Applied Intelligence, LLC is based in Farmers Branch, Texas, United States. If you access our services from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S. under applicable U.S. law.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date above. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.