Introduction
Tarkle, Inc. ("Tarkle," "we," "us," or "our") is a Wyoming corporation that owns and operates a suite of services and products, including Bripes (client portal and project management), Sharebrand (branded file sharing), Kontrable (contractor management), and Creew (professional design services). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your information when you use our services and products. We are committed to transparency and protecting your data while providing you with professional tools.
Tarkle, Inc. is incorporated at 1309 Coffeen Avenue, Suite 15023, Sheridan, WY 82801, United States. When accessing Tarkle products and services, including Bripes, Sharebrand, Kontrable, and Creew, this Privacy Policy applies to all of these domains and any services operated through them. You may receive operational, billing, support, or marketing communications from Tarkle, Inc. on behalf of any of our services.
What information we collect
Account information
When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, company name, and billing information. You may also provide optional information such as job title and phone number.
Files and content
We store the files and content you upload to our services, including documents, images, videos, and any other files you choose to share. This content remains your property and is stored securely on our infrastructure.
Usage data
We automatically collect information about how you interact with our services, including pages visited, features used, time spent, browser type, device information, IP address, and referring URLs. This helps us understand how our services are being used and where we can improve.
Cookies and tracking technologies
We use essential cookies for authentication and service functionality, and privacy-respecting analytics tools to understand usage patterns. For full details on what we collect and how to manage it, please read our Cookie Policy.
How we use your information
We use your information to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain our services and products.
- Process your transactions and manage your account.
- Send you important updates, security alerts, and support messages.
- Respond to your questions and provide customer support.
- Analyse usage patterns to improve our services and develop new features.
- Detect, prevent, and address security issues or fraudulent activity.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.
- Send you marketing communications only if you have opted in.
Data storage and security
Your data is primarily hosted on Cloudflare's infrastructure, utilising enterprise-grade data centres in both European Union and United States regions. Cloudflare provides CDN delivery, DDoS protection, and primary file storage for all active workspaces.
In the event of a primary infrastructure failure, we maintain a comprehensive backup system through Backblaze's data centres, also located in the EU and US. Backup transfers are managed securely by SimpleBackups using encrypted transfer protocols.
Our security measures include encryption of data in transit and at rest, regular security audits and vulnerability assessments, strict access controls limited to authorised personnel, automated backup systems with regular verification, 24/7 monitoring for suspicious activity, and secure authentication protocols.
Data retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or compliance purposes.
How we share your information
We never sell your data. We only share your information in the following limited circumstances.
Service providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our services. These providers are bound by strict data protection agreements and can only access data necessary for their specific functions.
Legal requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public. We will notify affected users of government data requests to the extent permitted by applicable law.
Business transfers
If Tarkle is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and your options in that event.
With your consent
We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly give us permission to do so.
Your privacy rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
- Export: Download your data in a portable format.
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.
- Object: Object to certain types of data processing.
- Restrict: Request that we limit how we use your data.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
International data transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure that international data transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR, through Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, adequacy decisions where applicable, and other appropriate safeguards as required by law.
GDPR compliance
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies to organisations that offer goods or services to, or monitor the behaviour of, individuals within the European Union and European Economic Area. Tarkle is committed to GDPR compliance.
Legal bases for processing
We process personal data under the following legal bases:
- Contract: Processing necessary to provide our services to you.
- Legitimate interests: Improving our services, security monitoring, and preventing fraud.
- Consent: Where you have given explicit permission, for example for marketing communications.
- Legal obligation: Where required by applicable law.
Your rights under the GDPR
If you are located in the EU or EEA, you have the following rights in addition to those listed above:
- Right of access (Art. 15): Obtain confirmation of whether we process your data and receive a copy.
- Right to rectification (Art. 16): Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
- Right to erasure (Art. 17): Request deletion where processing is no longer necessary.
- Right to restriction (Art. 18): Request that we limit processing in certain circumstances.
- Right to data portability (Art. 20): Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to object (Art. 21): Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
To exercise any GDPR right, please contact us. We will respond within 30 days. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
California privacy rights (CCPA/CPRA)
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) establish privacy rights for California residents. Tarkle does not sell your Personal Information. We do not share it for cross-context behavioural advertising.
California residents have the right to know what Personal Information we collect, how it is used, and with whom it is shared; the right to request deletion; the right to correct inaccurate information; and the right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights.
To submit a verifiable consumer request, please contact us. We will respond within 45 days. You may designate an authorised agent to submit a request on your behalf.
Contact
For questions or clarifications regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us.
Mailing address:
Tarkle, Inc.
1309 Coffeen Avenue, Suite 15023
Sheridan, WY 82801
United States