Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY
Nicodemus Ventures LLC
Last Updated: March 2026

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  1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 What This Policy Covers

This Privacy Policy explains how Nicodemus Labs ("we," "us," or "our"), operated by
Nicodemus Ventures LLC (registered in the State of New Mexico, United States), collects,
uses, processes, and protects your personal information when you visit our website
nicodemuslabs.com (the "Website") and use our competitive intelligence services.

1.2 Compliance Commitment

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal
information in compliance with the New Mexico Data Breach Notification Act (NMSA 1978,
Sections 57-12C-1 through 57-12C-12), the New Mexico Unfair Practices Act, applicable
federal laws including the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act), CAN-SPAM Act,
and other applicable U.S. data protection laws and regulations.

1.3 Acknowledgement

By accessing or using our Website and services, you confirm that you have read and
understood this Privacy Policy.

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  1. COMPANY INFORMATION

2.1 Company Details

Nicodemus Ventures LLC
Address: 1209 Mountain Road, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110, USA
Email: team@nicodemuslabs.com
Website: nicodemuslabs.com

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  1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

3.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

When submitting information through our competitive intelligence sample request form or
otherwise communicating with us, you may provide:

  • Full name

  • Business email address

  • Company name

  • Job title / position

  • Phone number (optional)

  • Industry sector

  • Competitor information

  • Business requirements and interests

  • Any other information included in your communications with us

3.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect technical information, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • Referring website addresses

  • Geographic location (country/city level)

  • Date and time of access

  • Cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 8)

3.3 Information From Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

  • Publicly available business sources

  • Marketing partners and service providers

  • Analytics providers

  • Social media platforms (if you interact with our content)

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  1. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

4.1 Lawful Grounds Under U.S. Law

We process personal information based on the following lawful grounds:

a) Consent — when you voluntarily submit forms, opt in to marketing communications,
or otherwise provide explicit agreement.

b) Contractual Necessity — to provide the competitive intelligence services you
have requested or entered into an agreement to receive.

c) Legitimate Business Interests — for improving our services, fraud prevention,
security, and business development, provided such interests are not outweighed
by your privacy rights.

d) Legal Obligation — to comply with applicable federal or New Mexico state laws,
court orders, or valid regulatory requirements.

4.2 No Sale of Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information. You may request that we disclose the
categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.

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  1. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

5.1 Primary Purposes

We use your personal information to:

  • Provide the competitive intelligence sample or service you requested

  • Respond to your inquiries and communications

  • Deliver reports, analysis, and other deliverables

  • Manage client relationships and accounts

  • Fulfill contractual obligations

5.2 Secondary Purposes

We may also use your information to:

  • Improve and optimize the Website and our services

  • Personalize your experience

  • Conduct market research and analytics

  • Send marketing communications (only with your consent or where permitted by law)

  • Detect, investigate, and prevent fraud, security threats, and abuse

  • Comply with legal requirements

5.3 Data Minimization

We collect only the personal information reasonably necessary for the purposes
described in this Privacy Policy.

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  1. CONFIDENTIALITY AND DATA PROTECTION

6.1 Confidentiality and Safeguards

We treat all submitted information with strict confidentiality. We implement
reasonable and appropriate safeguards to protect against:

  • Unauthorized processing or access

  • Accidental loss, destruction, or damage

  • Unauthorized disclosure or alteration

  • Misuse of personal information

6.2 Security Measures

Our security measures include, but are not limited to:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit

  • Secure data storage infrastructure and regular backups

  • Access controls and authentication protocols

  • Employee confidentiality training

  • Regular security audits and risk assessments

  • Incident response and breach notification procedures

While no system is 100% secure, we take all reasonable steps to protect your information.

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  1. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

7.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

7.2 Service Providers

We may share data with trusted third-party service providers that assist us in
operating our Website and services, including:

  • Cloud hosting and infrastructure services

  • Email service providers

  • Analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics)

  • CRM and customer support systems

  • Payment processors (if applicable)

  • Technical support partners

All third-party service providers are contractually required to use your personal
information only to perform services on our behalf and to maintain appropriate
security standards.

7.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law, including in
response to a court order, subpoena, or valid request from a government authority,
or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Nicodemus Ventures LLC, our users,
or the public.

7.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of all or substantially
all of our assets, your personal information may be transferred to the successor entity.
We will notify you of any such transfer and the privacy protections that apply.

7.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you have provided explicit
consent to do so.

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  1. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

8.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use cookies to enhance your
browsing experience, analyze Website traffic, and understand how visitors interact
with our content.

8.2 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the Website to function properly.

  • Performance Cookies: Help us understand Website usage and improve performance.

  • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings.

  • Marketing Cookies: Used for advertising relevance and retargeting (only with
    your consent).

8.3 Cookie Management

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Options include:

  • Viewing and deleting existing cookies

  • Blocking third-party cookies

  • Blocking all cookies (note: this may affect Website functionality)

For more information on managing cookies, visit:

8.4 Third-Party Analytics

We may use tools such as Google Analytics to collect anonymized usage data. Where
applicable, we implement IP anonymization and maintain data processing agreements
with these providers.

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  1. DATA RETENTION

9.1 How Long We Keep Your Information

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the
purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law:

  • Form inquiries and contact requests: up to 3 years

  • Client data: for the duration of the business relationship plus 7 years,
    in accordance with standard business recordkeeping requirements

  • Analytics data: up to 26 months

  • Marketing communications data: until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent

  • Security and access logs: up to 12 months

9.2 Deletion and Disposal

Upon expiration of the applicable retention period, personal information is securely
deleted, destroyed, or anonymized. Physical records containing personal identifying
information are shredded or otherwise rendered unreadable, consistent with the
requirements of the New Mexico Data Breach Notification Act (NMSA § 57-12C).

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  1. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

10.1 Your Rights

Depending on applicable federal and state law, you may have the following rights
with respect to your personal information:

  • Right to Know / Access: Request disclosure of the categories and specific
    pieces of personal information we have collected about you.

  • Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.

  • Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject
    to applicable legal exceptions.

  • Right to Opt-Out of Marketing: Withdraw consent for marketing communications
    at any time.

  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for
    exercising any of your privacy rights.

10.2 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us at:

Email: team@nicodemuslabs.com
Mail: Nicodemus Ventures LLC, 1209 Mountain Road,
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110, USA

We will respond to verifiable requests within 30 days of receipt. In some cases,
we may require additional information to verify your identity before processing
your request.

10.3 Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with:

New Mexico Office of the Attorney General
408 Galisteo Street, Villagra Building
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
Phone: (505) 827-6000
Website: www.nmag.gov

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  1. INTERSTATE AND INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

11.1 Data Transfers

Our business is based in the United States, and your personal information is
primarily stored and processed in the United States. If you are accessing our
Website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information
may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States, where data
protection laws may differ from those in your country.

By using our Website and submitting your information, you acknowledge and consent
to the transfer, processing, and storage of your information in the United States.

11.2 Service Provider Transfers

Where personal information is shared with third-party service providers outside
the United States, we require those providers to maintain appropriate data
protection standards consistent with this Privacy Policy.

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  1. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

12.1 Age Limitation

Our Website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we
become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child
under 16, we will take prompt steps to delete such information. If you believe we
have collected information from a child, please contact us at team@nicodemuslabs.com.

This policy is consistent with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA),
15 U.S.C. § 6501 et seq.

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  1. DATA BREACH NOTIFICATION

13.1 New Mexico Breach Notification Requirements

In the event of a security breach involving your personal identifying information,
we will comply with the New Mexico Data Breach Notification Act (NMSA 1978,
§§ 57-12C-1 through 57-12C-12), including:

  • Notifying affected New Mexico residents as expeditiously as possible,
    and no later than 45 calendar days following discovery of the breach.

  • If more than 1,000 New Mexico residents are affected, also notifying the
    New Mexico Attorney General and the major consumer reporting agencies
    (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion).

  • Providing notification by written notice, electronic notice (where the
    affected person has consented to electronic communications), telephonic
    notice, or substitute notice (as permitted by law).

13.2 Content of Notification

Breach notifications will include, to the extent known:

  • A description of the incident

  • The type of personal information involved

  • Steps we are taking to address the breach

  • Recommended steps affected individuals may take to protect themselves

  • Contact information for follow-up questions

13.3 Delayed Notification

Notification may be delayed if a law enforcement agency determines that notice
would impede a criminal investigation. Notice will be provided as soon as the
law enforcement agency advises that it will not compromise the investigation.

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  1. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

14.1 Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our
practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When
we make material changes, we will:

  • Post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date

  • Where practicable, provide notice via email or a prominent Website notice

Your continued use of the Website after the effective date of any update constitutes
your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this page
periodically.

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  1. CONTACT US

15.1 How to Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our
data practices, please contact us at:

Nicodemus Ventures LLC
Attention: Privacy Officer
Address: 1209 Mountain Road, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110, USA
Email: team@nicodemuslabs.com
Website: nicodemuslabs.com

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  1. REGULATORY AUTHORITY

16.1 New Mexico Attorney General

The regulatory authority for consumer protection and data breach matters in
New Mexico is:

New Mexico Office of the Attorney General
408 Galisteo Street, Villagra Building
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
Phone: (505) 827-6000
Website: www.nmag.gov

16.2 Federal Trade Commission

For federal privacy and consumer protection matters:

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20580
Website: www.ftc.gov

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  1. PRIVACY BY DESIGN AND DEFAULT

17.1 Built-In Privacy

We integrate privacy safeguards into the design and operation of our services
from the outset, including:

  • Collecting only information that is necessary for identified purposes

  • Regular security assessments and audits

  • Privacy impact assessments for new services or significant changes

  • Default settings that favor privacy protection

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  1. CONSENT WITHDRAWAL AND OPT-OUT

18.1 Marketing Communications

You may withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time by:

  • Clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in any marketing

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