Last Updated: August 31, 2026
At Peritus X (John Abrams) (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our tech consulting services, or communicate with us, including interactions initiated via third-party freelance platforms like Upwork.
By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect several types of information from and about users of our services, including:
- Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, and phone number.
- Professional Information: Company name, job title, and project specifications related to tech consulting.
- Transaction and Payment Data: Details necessary to process payments for our consulting services, which may include billing details or platform-specific identifiers depending on the payment method used.
- Technical & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and details about how you interact with our website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and deliver our technology consulting services.
- Process transactions, manage contracts, issue invoices, and administer your account.
- Respond to customer service requests, inquiries, and technical support needs.
- Send administrative information, such as updates to our terms, policies, or project timelines.
- Monitor, analyze, and optimize website performance and user experience.
3. Cookies and Third-Party Analytics
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information.
Specifically, this website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how visitors use our site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) is transmitted to and stored by Google. Google uses this data to evaluate website traffic, compile activity reports, and provide other services relating to website activity and internet usage.
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.
4. SMS Mobile Messaging Terms & Privacy Policy
SMS Privacy Policy & Compliance
“Peritus X (John Abrams) is committed to protecting your privacy. We collect phone numbers strictly through verbal consent for transactional smart-home security updates and operational status changes. Mobile Information Sharing: No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties or marketing networks under any circumstances.”
5. Third-Party Platforms and Payment Gateways
Because we work with global clients, we interact with various third-party ecosystems:
- Freelance Platforms: When you engage our services through platforms like Upwork, your data is also subject to that platform’s privacy policy. We only use the data provided to us through those platforms to fulfill our consulting agreements.
- Payment Processing: We accept payments across multiple channels and platforms. Any personal or financial information you provide to a third-party payment processor is subject to that specific processor’s privacy policy and security standards.
6. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
Except as strictly noted in Section 4 regarding mobile data, we may share your information with trusted third parties under the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share data with third-party vendors who perform essential operations on our behalf (e.g., website hosting, analytics tracking, payment gateways, or email administration). These vendors are legally bound to protect your data.
- Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our business, our clients, or others.
- Business Transfers: If the sole proprietorship undergoes a transition, merger, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
7. Data Security
We implement robust, industry-standard technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
8. International Data Transfers (Global Users)
Peritus X (John Abrams) is located in Washington State, United States. Because we serve clients globally, your personal data may be transferred to, and processed in, the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those of your home country. By providing us with your data, you consent to these international transfers.
9. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your geographic location (such as the European Economic Area under GDPR or various US state jurisdictions), you may have certain rights regarding your data, including:
- The right to access, update, rectify, or delete the personal information we hold about you.
- The right to opt-out of receiving promotional emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link.
- The right to immediately stop receiving text messages by replying STOP to any message.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
- Peritus X
- John Abrams
- Email: info@peritus-x.tech