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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 13, 2026
Last Updated: October 13, 2026

1. Scope

This Privacy Policy describes how Rylex Consulting, LLC ("Rylex Consulting," "we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, discloses, retains, and protects Personal Information collected through https://smartdongle.com and any related webpages, forms, communications, or online services that link to this Privacy Policy (collectively, the "Website").

This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through the Website. It does not apply to third-party websites, services, or applications that may be linked from the Website or to information collected through other channels unless expressly stated.

2. Personal Information We Collect

We collect Personal Information that you voluntarily provide when you use the Website.

Depending on how you interact with the Website, this may include:

  • Name
  • Company or organization
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Mailing address
  • Information submitted through contact forms
  • Appointment requests
  • Files or documents you choose to upload
  • Communications you send to us
  • Any other information you voluntarily provide

We use this information to:

  • respond to inquiries;
  • communicate with you;
  • provide requested information, products, or services;
  • schedule appointments or consultations;
  • maintain business records;
  • improve customer service; and
  • operate our business.

Unless you request or consent to receive marketing communications, we do not use contact information collected through general inquiries for email marketing purposes.

3. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Website, certain information is collected automatically through your browser, device, and cookies or similar technologies.

This information may include:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Screen resolution
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of access
  • Referring website
  • General geographic location
  • Language preferences
  • Diagnostic information
  • Security and fraud-prevention information
  • Website usage statistics

This information helps us:

  • operate and secure the Website;
  • monitor Website performance;
  • understand how visitors use the Website;
  • improve Website functionality and user experience;
  • troubleshoot technical issues; and
  • measure the effectiveness of marketing and advertising efforts.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Website uses cookies and similar technologies, including browser cookies, local storage, pixels, analytics technologies, tags, and similar tools.

These technologies help us:

  • provide Website functionality;
  • remember user preferences;
  • analyze Website traffic and visitor behavior;
  • improve Website performance;
  • measure marketing effectiveness;
  • personalize user experiences where applicable;
  • support advertising and remarketing campaigns; and
  • help detect fraud, abuse, and security threats.

Depending on the Website configuration, these technologies may be provided by us or by trusted third-party service providers.

Where required by applicable law, we request consent before placing non-essential cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our Cookie Settings or by adjusting your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality.

Most web browsers allow you to manage or disable cookies. Disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality.

5. Third-Party Services

To operate and improve the Website, we may use trusted third-party providers that perform services on our behalf.

Depending on the Website configuration, these providers may assist with:

  • website hosting;
  • content delivery;
  • cybersecurity;
  • website analytics;
  • customer communications;
  • appointment scheduling;
  • payment processing;
  • customer relationship management (CRM);
  • email delivery;
  • marketing and advertising;
  • embedded content;
  • mapping services;
  • social media integrations; and
  • technical support.

These providers receive only the information reasonably necessary to perform the services we request and are contractually or otherwise obligated to protect Personal Information as required by applicable law.

6. How We Use Personal Information

We use Personal Information to:

  • operate, maintain, and improve the Website;
  • respond to requests and inquiries;
  • communicate with visitors and customers;
  • provide requested products or services;
  • process transactions where applicable;
  • administer appointments, registrations, donations, or other Website features;
  • maintain security and prevent fraud;
  • analyze Website performance;
  • comply with legal obligations;
  • enforce our legal rights; and
  • protect the rights, safety, and property of our users, our business, and others.

7. When We Share Personal Information

We do not sell Personal Information.

We may disclose Personal Information:

  • to service providers acting on our behalf;
  • when necessary to complete a transaction or provide a requested service;
  • when required by law, court order, subpoena, or other lawful governmental request;
  • to investigate suspected fraud or unlawful activity;
  • to protect our legal rights or property;
  • to protect the safety of individuals; or
  • in connection with a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, financing, or other business transaction.

8. U.S. State Privacy Rights

If you are a resident of California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, or another state with applicable privacy laws, you may have additional rights regarding your Personal Information, including:

  • Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of Personal Information we have collected about you.
  • Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate Personal Information.
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of Personal Information, subject to legal exceptions.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: Request that we do not sell or share your Personal Information for cross-context behavioral advertising, if applicable.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. Authorized agents may submit requests on your behalf; we may require proof of authorization.

If we collect sensitive Personal Information (such as precise geolocation, health data, or other categories defined by law), we will do so only with your consent or as otherwise permitted by law. We do not use or disclose sensitive Personal Information for purposes other than those permitted by law without your consent.

Do Not Track Signals: Some web browsers and devices allow you to transmit a "Do Not Track" or similar signal. We currently do not respond to such signals, but we honor Global Privacy Control signals where required by applicable law.

Cookie-Based Advertising: If we use cookies or similar technologies for targeted advertising, you may be able to opt out of certain interest-based advertising through the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) at optout.aboutads.info or the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) at optout.networkadvertising.org.

9. Data Retention

We retain Personal Information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, maintain business records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and protect our legitimate business interests.

Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and applicable legal requirements.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to help protect Personal Information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

No method of transmitting information over the Internet or storing electronic information can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted through or stored by the Website.

11. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your Personal Information, including the right to:

  • request access to your Personal Information;
  • request correction of inaccurate information;
  • request deletion of Personal Information, subject to applicable legal exceptions;
  • request information regarding how your Personal Information is processed;
  • object to or restrict certain processing where permitted by law; or
  • withdraw consent where processing is based upon consent.

To exercise any applicable privacy rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

We will respond in accordance with applicable law.

12. International Data Transfers

The Website is operated from the United States. If you access the Website from outside the United States, your Personal Information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

When we transfer Personal Information across borders, we take steps to ensure an appropriate level of protection, such as entering into Standard Contractual Clauses or relying on other lawful transfer mechanisms under applicable data protection laws. By using the Website, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred as described.

13. Children's Privacy

The Website is intended for a general business audience and is not directed to children under 13 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

14. Third-Party Websites

The Website may contain links to websites operated by third parties.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business practices, technology, legal requirements, or Website functionality.

When changes are made, we will revise the "Last Updated" date appearing at the beginning of this Privacy Policy.

Unless otherwise required by applicable law, revisions become effective when posted on the Website.

16. Contact Us

Questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices may be directed to:

Rylex Consulting
334 Marshall Way, Suite J
Layton, UT 84041

Website: https://smartdongle.com

Contact Form: https://smartdongle.com/contact.php

Telephone: (801) 820-5221

Features

  • Easy security
  • Hard to break/hack
  • Easily accessed by your program
  • Rated for 1,000,000 writes
  • 128-bit AES encryption limit (can be sold outside the US)

Benefits

  • Affordable
  • Unique security keys
  • Easy Program Validation
  • Stores your custom security credentials
  • Flexible

Contact Us

  • Email
  • Rylex
    334 Marshall Way, Suite J
    Layton, UT 84041
  • (801) 820-5221
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