01 Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide when interacting with the Service, including:

• Name and email address when contacting us or submitting a listing inquiry
• Company name and website URL when requesting a listing update or claim
• Any other information you choose to include in communications with us

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit Qompu.com, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type, version, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
• Device type and screen resolution
• Date and time of your visit

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Qompu.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze site usage. We use:

• Essential cookies: Required for the site to function properly
• Analytics cookies: To understand how visitors use the site (e.g. Google Analytics)
• Preference cookies: To remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

02 How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Qompu.com directory
• Respond to inquiries, listing requests, and support communications
• Analyze usage patterns to improve site performance and user experience
• Send administrative communications such as updates to these policies
• Detect and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

03 Sharing of Information

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our website (e.g. hosting, analytics), subject to confidentiality agreements
• Legal Compliance: When required by law, regulation, or valid legal process
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with appropriate notice to you
• Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Qompu.com, our users, or the public

04 Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months. Analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymized form.

05 Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

06 Third-Party Services

Qompu.com may use third-party services that have their own privacy policies. These include:

• Google Analytics: For website usage analysis — policies.google.com/privacy
• WordPress and HivePress: For directory management and hosting infrastructure
• Embedded content and links from third-party quantum computing company websites

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through our site.

07 Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements
• Objection: Object to the processing of your data for certain purposes
• Portability: Request a machine-readable copy of your data where applicable

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

08 Children’s Privacy

Qompu.com is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will promptly delete it. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

09 International Users

Qompu.com is operated from the United States. If you are accessing the Service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer.

10 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. Qompu.com does not sell personal information. To submit a CCPA request, contact us at [email protected].

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 policy periodically. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12 Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us: