At Megabyte Labs (https://megabyte.space), we are committed to safeguarding your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, process, and protect your information across our main website and related services.
Who We Are
Megabyte Labs is a U.S.-based software studio offering open-source tooling, automation-first development environments, blog content, APIs, hosted services, and more.
Data Controller:
Megabyte Labs
Parsippany, New Jersey, United States
📧 hey@megabyte.space
Scope of This Policy
Megabyte Labs operates a number of services, tools, and microsites under the megabyte.space domain. While this privacy policy covers all services described and linked from https://megabyte.space, some of our hosted tools and open-source deployments integrate third-party software whose privacy practices we do not control.
For example:
- https://rowy.megabyte.space is an instance of the open-source Rowy platform. While we host it, we cannot fully guarantee or control the data practices of Rowy or the plugins/extensions it enables.
- Other project-specific subdomains may run third-party services governed by their own data policies.
Where applicable, these external services will make their own terms or disclosures available. Users are encouraged to review individual product pages and disclaimers for detailed service-specific privacy information.
What Personal Data We Collect
We collect the following categories of data depending on how you interact with our services:
Information You Provide
- Name, email, and message content (e.g., via forms or newsletter signup)
- Login credentials (for account-enabled services)
Automatically Collected Information
- IP address and device metadata
- Usage data (e.g., click tracking, session duration)
- Browser preferences, operating system, and region
- Cookies and session tokens
Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data in accordance with GDPR Article 6:
| Purpose | Lawful Basis |
|---|---|
| Responding to inquiries | Legitimate interests |
| Sending newsletters or marketing | Consent |
| Account functionality | Contract performance |
| Security and analytics | Legitimate interests |
| Notifications (push/SMS) | Consent |
You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
How We Use Your Data
Your information may be used to:
- Respond to your inquiries or feedback
- Send you updates, newsletters, and promotional content (if opted in)
- Operate AI-driven live support and personalization features
- Analyze traffic and usage patterns to improve the site
- Secure our infrastructure and detect abuse
- Deliver browser or SMS notifications (if enabled)
We do not sell or rent your data.
Tools & Services We Use
Your data may be shared with third-party services under controlled circumstances:
| Service | Purpose | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics / Tag Manager | Analytics and behavior tracking | United States |
| Mailchimp / SendGrid | Email delivery | United States |
| OneSignal / Twilio | Notifications | United States |
| Google Sheets | Temporary storage | United States |
| WordPress Backend | Site infrastructure & uploads | United States |
| AI Live Chat | Smart support features | United States |
We only partner with services that provide privacy assurances aligned with GDPR and similar frameworks.
Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Maintain user sessions
- Enable site features like notifications
- Understand how visitors use our site
- Support affiliate programs and external integrations
You can adjust cookie settings via your browser. A full cookie consent system is being developed for rollout.
Data Retention
- Form data is stored temporarily, then routed to secure services.
- Newsletter contacts are stored until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
- Logs and analytics follow the retention policies of the relevant tools.
- Periodic audits and manual purges help ensure data minimization.
International Data Transfers
Some data may be processed in countries outside the EU/EEA, including the United States. Where such transfers occur, we rely on:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Data processing agreements (DPAs)
- Encryption and limited access principles
Your Rights Under GDPR
If you’re located in the EU/EEA, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or outdated information
- Erase your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request portability of your data
Contact us at hey@megabyte.space to exercise your rights. You also have the right to file a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
Global Privacy Considerations
Megabyte Labs strives to meet or exceed international privacy standards. While we primarily adhere to the GDPR (EU), we also aim to respect privacy rights under other frameworks, including:
- CCPA / CPRA (California, USA): You have the right to request access to the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected, request deletion, and opt out of any data sharing considered a “sale.”
- PIPEDA (Canada): You have the right to access and correct personal data, and to be informed of how your data is used.
- Privacy Act (Australia): You have the right to know why your data is being collected and how it will be used.
- CAN-SPAM / CASL / PECR: We honor unsubscribe requests and do not send marketing emails without prior opt-in.
If you’re a resident of any of the above jurisdictions and wish to exercise your rights under applicable laws, please contact us at hey@megabyte.space.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13. If we discover we have collected data from a minor, we will delete it promptly.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect legal changes, new features, or service improvements. The latest version will always be available on this page, and significant updates will be clearly communicated.
Last revised on April 16, 2025.
Contact
If you have any questions about this policy or your data rights:
