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Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how SIA A4 Studio (registration number: 52103055721, Latvia), operating as TiaCommander, collects, uses, and protects your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Latvian data protection law.

Data Controller

SIA A4 Studio
Email: info@tiacommander.com

What Data We Collect

We collect and process the following personal data:

  • Account information: name, surname, and email address — provided during registration.
  • Machine identifier: a unique machine ID generated by the TiaCommander desktop application, used for license activation and validation.
  • Product telemetry: anonymous usage statistics including tool calls, action types, and session duration. Telemetry contains no personal data, project content, or PLC program code.
  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, and operating system — collected automatically during website visits and API requests.

Purpose of Processing

We process your data for the following purposes:

  • Account creation and authentication
  • License management and activation
  • Product improvement based on aggregated usage patterns
  • Communication regarding your account or license

Legal Basis

We process your data based on:

  • Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) — account and license management.
  • Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) — product telemetry for improvement.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties. We do not use advertising networks or third-party tracking services. Your data is processed solely by SIA A4 Studio for the purposes stated above.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active. If you request account deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days. Aggregated, anonymized telemetry data may be retained indefinitely as it cannot be linked to any individual.

Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Request data portability
  • Object to processing based on legitimate interest
  • Lodge a complaint with the Latvian Data State Inspectorate (Datu valsts inspekcija)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@tiacommander.com.

Cookies

This website uses only strictly necessary cookies for authentication (session) and security (CSRF protection). No analytics, advertising, or third-party tracking cookies are used. Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent under the ePrivacy Directive.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Effective date: May 13, 2026

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