ARC9 Labs™

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 31, 2026

1. Introduction

ARC9 Labs (“ARC9,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to responsible, minimal, and transparent data practices.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information when you visit arc9labs.com, communicate with us, or inquire about institutional advisory engagements, revenue architecture analysis, or related services.

This policy applies to visitors, institutional representatives, and professional correspondents. If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not use the Site or provide personal information.

2. Information We Collect

a) Information You Voluntarily Provide

We collect information you choose to provide when you contact us, including:

• Name and professional contact details

• Organizational affiliation or role

• Nature of your inquiry or engagement interest

• Information included in correspondence or attachments

We do not solicit or require sensitive personal data.

b) Information Collected Automatically

To maintain site security and performance, we may collect limited technical information:

• Browser and device type

• IP address and general geographic region

• Referring pages and session duration

• Pages viewed and navigation patterns

This information is used in aggregate and is not employed for profiling.

c) Analytics

We use privacy-respecting analytics tools (e.g., Plausible, Fathom, Matomo) that do not track individuals across websites and do not use personal identifiers.

These tools are used solely to evaluate site performance and improve content clarity.

3. How We Use Information

We use information solely to support ARC9 Labs’ advisory activities:

• Responding to inquiries and engagement requests

• Evaluating potential institutional engagements

• Maintaining operational security and site reliability

• Managing professional correspondence and records

• Complying with legal and contractual obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

a) Internal Access

Information is accessible only to authorized personnel involved in institutional advisory work, research translation, or operations, all subject to confidentiality obligations.

b) Service Providers

Trusted third-party providers (e.g., hosting, email delivery, analytics) may process limited data on our behalf under contractual privacy and security safeguards.

c) Legal Requirements

We may disclose information where required by law, regulation, court order, or to protect against fraud or harm.

d) Business Transitions

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or reorganization, information may transfer under privacy protections at least equivalent to this Policy.

e) With Your Consent

We share information with third parties only with your explicit consent, typically under written agreement or NDA.

5. Data Retention

a) Retention Periods

• Professional inquiries and correspondence: up to five (5) years

• Technical logs: up to two (2) years, then anonymized

• System backups: up to ninety (90) days beyond deletion

b) Anonymization

Where feasible, data is anonymized and retained only in aggregate form.

c) Deletion Requests

You may request deletion of personal information unless retention is legally or contractually required.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-appropriate safeguards, including:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)

• Role-based access controls

• Continuous monitoring for unauthorized access

• Secure hosting environments

In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify affected parties in accordance with applicable law.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal cookies limited to:

• Essential site functionality

• Anonymous performance analytics

We do not use advertising cookies, behavioral tracking, or cross-site profiling.

You may disable cookies via browser settings; some site features may be affected. We do not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals.

8. International Data Transfers

If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the United States. We ensure such transfers occur under lawful mechanisms providing appropriate protection.

9. Your Rights

Depending on jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

• Access or correct personal information

• Request deletion or restriction of processing

• Object to certain processing activities

• Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise these rights, contact:

engage@arc9labs.com

We respond within legally required timeframes.

10. Children’s Privacy

ARC9 Labs does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 13 (or the age of majority in their jurisdiction). Requests for removal may be directed to the contact below.

11. Ethical Data Practices

ARC9 Labs adheres to evidence-based, privacy-conscious data practices:

• Purpose limitation

• No behavioral profiling

• No advertising data use

• Alignment with institutional and regulatory expectations

12. Relationship to Forlytica Research Group

ARC9 Labs operates as a licensee of Forlytica Applied, the commercial arm of the Forlytica Research Group.

Data collected through ARC9 Labs engagements is used solely within the context of institutional advisory activities and is not incorporated into research systems without explicit authorization.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be posted with a revised Effective Date. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance.

14. Contact

ARC9 Labs
Privacy & Data Inquiries
Email: engage@arc9labs.com

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ARC9 Labs uses minimal, privacy-respecting technologies to ensure site functionality and anonymous performance insights.