Privacy Policy

Effective date: 2025-10-29

 

This Privacy Policy describes how Mauricio Lastres doing business as Accelerated Product Designs ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information when you visit or interact with acceleratedproductdesigns.com  and related services ("Site" or "Services"). By using the Site or submitting information through our intake form, you agree to the collection and use of information as described.

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Information we collect

Information you provide directly

• Contact details: name, email address, phone number.

• Business information: company name, role, website, and brief project description.

• Files and uploads: CAD files, images, specification documents, and other attachments you submit via the intake form or email.

• Payment information: billing name, billing address, and payment records provided to our payment processor. We do not store full payment card numbers on our servers.

• Communications: messages, emails, and notes from calls or meetings you send to us.

 

Information we collect automatically

• Usage data: pages visited, time on site, clicks, downloads, referrer, and other analytics data.

• Device and technical data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, screen resolution, and device identifiers.

• Cookies and similar technologies: see the Cookies section below for details.

 

How we use information

We use collected information to:

• Provide, operate, and improve the Site and Services.

• Respond to inquiries and process intake requests, proposals, and SOWs.

• Process payments and manage billing, refunds, and collections.

• Communicate about services, scheduling, invoices, and support.

• Create anonymized internal reports, statistics, and analytics to improve offerings.

• Protect our rights, investigate abuse, and enforce our agreements.

We will not use your uploaded design files or confidential materials for any purpose other than evaluation, project delivery, and services you have requested except as permitted in a signed agreement.

 

Legal bases for processing (where applicable)

If EU or UK data protection laws apply, our legal bases for processing personal data include:

• Performance of a contract (to deliver requested services).

• Legitimate interests (improving services, fraud prevention, maintaining security).

• Consent where required for marketing communications.

 

Cookies and tracking technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve Site functionality and analytics. Types of cookies we may use:

• Essential cookies: required for site operation and form submissions.

• Performance and analytics cookies: to understand use patterns and improve content.

• Functional cookies: to remember preferences and minimize repeated inputs.

You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings. Turning off non‑essential cookies may affect some features of the Site.

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Third‑party services and links

We use third‑party services that may process personal data, including analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics), hosting providers, email service providers, and payment processors (e.g., Stripe, Square). These service providers process data on our behalf and are bound by contractual terms to protect your data.

The Site may contain links to third‑party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of linked sites. Review their privacy policies before submitting information.

 

Data sharing and disclosures

We do not sell your personal information. We may disclose personal information:

• To our service providers who perform services on our behalf.

• To comply with legal obligations, subpoenas, or government requests.

• To protect rights, property, or safety of our business, users, or the public.

• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice where required).

For royalty arrangements or similar business deals, we may share limited project data with vetted third parties under confidentiality obligations and only with your prior consent or as allowed in the governing agreement.

 

Data retention

We retain personal information as long as necessary to provide Services, fulfill contractual obligations, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Uploaded project files and intake materials are retained according to the retention terms in your contract or until you request deletion, subject to legal or business retention requirements.

 

Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information we process, including access controls, encryption in transit (HTTPS), and regular backups. While we strive to protect your data, no internet transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

 

Your rights and choices

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

• Access the personal information we hold about you.

• Request correction or deletion of inaccurate or unnecessary information.

• Object to or restrict processing of your personal data.

• Request portability of data you provided to us.

• Opt out of marketing communications.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below. We will verify identity before responding and will handle requests in accordance with applicable law.

 

Children

Our Site and Services are not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected such information, contact us and we will delete it as required.

 

International transfers

Data collected may be stored and processed in the United States and in other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. When data is transferred internationally, we apply appropriate safeguards required by law.

 

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When material changes are made, we will post the updated policy with a revised effective date on the Site. Continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

 

Contact

For questions, requests, or privacy concerns, contact:

Mauricio Lastres Accelerated Product Designs Email: mauricio@acceleratedproductdesigns.com

If you are located in the EU/UK and have unresolved concerns about how we handle your personal data, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

 

Acceptance

By using the Site or submitting information through our intake form, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy.