Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Athencia is a cybersecurity-first, cloud IT service provider based in the United States. Our website address is: https://athencia.one.

What Personal Data We Collect and Why

Comments

When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor's IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.

We may use an anonymized string (hash) of your email address to check for a profile with the Gravatar service. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/. Upon approval of your comment, your profile picture may become visible to the public.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as others may extract this data from the images.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Ensure security - Cloudflare sets cookies for bot protection and rate limiting.
• Enable functionality - HubSpot may set cookies on pages with embedded forms or meeting schedulers.
• Analyze usage - Google Analytics sets cookies to help us understand how visitors use our site. We also use Simple Analytics, which does not use cookies.

For full details on the cookies we use and your choices, see our Cookies Policy.

Embedded Content

Pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, social media feeds, maps). These behave as if you visited the third-party site, which may collect data, use cookies, and track interactions, particularly if you are logged in to their service.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell your data. If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

How Long We Retain Your Data

• Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely for moderation continuity.
• Registered users (if any) may have their profile data stored, which they can view, edit, or delete at any time (except for their username).
• Admins can also see and edit user information.

Your Rights Over Your Data

If you have an account or have submitted data via forms, you can request:

• An export of your personal data
• Erasure of your personal data (excluding data we must retain for legal, security, or administrative purposes)

To submit a request, email: privacy@athencia.com

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments and form submissions may be screened by automated spam detection and security services.

Compliance and Data Security

As an IT service provider operating in a compliance-heavy landscape, Athencia adheres to best practices in cybersecurity, including encryption, access control, and audit logging. We strive to meet or exceed the requirements of applicable data protection laws including GDPR, CCPA, and sector-specific standards.

We use Microsoft 365 Business Premium, Intune, Defender, and Huntress for data security and endpoint protection. All systems are monitored to detect threats and anomalies proactively.

SMS Privacy

All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact: