Last updated : February 17, 2025
BSFive Corporation, operating as KodaTechUSA (“we,” “us,” or “our”), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, store, use, and share (“process”) your personal information when you use our services (“Services”), including:
- Visiting our website at www.kodatechusa.com or any site that links to this policy.
- Downloading and using our mobile application (KodaTechUSA) or any related applications.
- Engaging with us through sales, marketing, or events.
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us at privacy@kodatechusa.com. If you do not agree with our practices, please discontinue using our Services.
Key Points Summary
This section highlights the key points of our Privacy Policy. For more details, refer to the relevant sections below.
- What personal data do we collect? We collect personal data based on your interactions with our Services, including contact details, payment information, and device data.
- Do we process sensitive personal information? Yes, we may process sensitive information like government identifiers with your consent or as permitted by law.
- Do we receive information from third parties? Yes, we may obtain data from public databases, marketing partners, social media platforms, and other external sources.
- How do we use your information? We use your data to deliver, improve, and secure our Services, communicate with you, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations. No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
- When and with whom do we share information? We share data with third parties under specific circumstances, such as business transfers, service providers, or when using analytics tools like Google Analytics.
- How do we protect your information? We use technical and organizational security measures to protect your data, but no system is 100% secure.
- What are your rights? Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including access, correction, deletion, and restriction of processing.
- How can you exercise your rights? You can submit data requests or contact us directly to exercise your rights under applicable privacy laws.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- What Information Do We Collect?
- How Do We Process Your Information?
- When and With Whom Do We Share Your Personal Information?
- Do We Use Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies?
- How Do We Handle Your Social Logins?
- How Long Do We Keep Your Information?
- How Do We Keep Your Information Safe?
- Do We Collect Information from Minors?
- What Are Your Privacy Rights?
- Controls for Do-Not-Track Features
- Do United States Residents Have Specific Privacy Rights?
- Do We Make Updates to This Notice?
- How Can You Contact Us About This Notice?
- How Can You Review, Update, or Delete the Data We Collect from You?
1. What Information Do We Collect?
Personal Information You Provide to Us
When you register for our Services, express interest in our products, participate in activities, or contact us directly, we may collect:
- Name, phone number, and email address
- Mailing and billing addresses
- Passwords and authentication data
- Contact preferences
- Driver license and car registration information
- Auto insurance policy details
- Geolocation data
Sensitive Information. With your consent, or as permitted by law, we may process sensitive data such as:
- Social Security numbers or other government-issued identifiers
Payment Information. We collect payment details (e.g., card numbers, security codes) for transactions. All payment data is securely processed and stored by Stripe. You can review their privacy policy here . We do not store credit card information.
Social Media Logins. If you register using your social media accounts (e.g., Facebook, Twitter), we collect information as described in Section 5.
- Application Data. If you use our mobile app, we may collect:
- Geolocation Data. To provide location-based services, with your permission.
- Device Data. Information like device ID, model, IP address, operating system, and mobile carrier details.
- Push Notifications. With your consent, we may send notifications about your account or app features.
Note: All information you provide must be accurate. Please notify us of any updates or changes.
In Short: We collect information that you voluntarily share with us.
Information Collected Automatically
This may include:
- IP address, browser type, device information, and system configuration
- Usage patterns, such as pages visited, and actions taken
- Geolocation data, collected via GPS or IP address (you can adjust this in your device settings)
We also use cookies and similar technologies to gather data.
In Short: We collect data automatically when you interact with our Services.
Information from Third Parties
This may include data from:
- Public databases
- Joint marketing partners
- Affiliate programs
- Social media platforms
For example, if you engage with us on social media, we may receive your profile information, such as your name and email, depending on your privacy settings.
In Short: We may receive information from external sources to improve our Services.
2. How Do We Process Your Information?
We may use your personal information to:
- Create and manage user accounts
- Deliver requested services
- Respond to inquiries and provide support
- Send important administrative updates (e.g., policy changes)
- Process transactions and manage orders
- Request feedback on our Services
- Send marketing communications (based on your preferences)
- Provide personalized advertising and content
- Analyze usage trends to improve our offerings
- Evaluate marketing effectiveness
In Short: We process your data to provide and improve our Services, ensure security, communicate with you, and comply with legal obligations.
3. When and With Whom Do We Share Your Personal Information?
We may share your data in the following scenarios:
- Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, sales, or acquisitions.
- Google Analytics: For usage tracking and analysis. Opt-out here.
- Google Maps API: To enhance location-based services.
- Affiliates: We may share data with our parent company, subsidiaries, or joint ventures.
- Business Partners: For co-branded offerings, promotions, or services.
In Short: We share your information only when necessary and with trusted third parties.
4. Do We Use Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies?
We may use cookies and other tracking tools (such as web beacons and pixels) to gather data when you interact with our Services. These technologies help us improve user experience, analyze usage patterns, and personalize content.
For more details on how we use these technologies and how you can manage or disable cookies, please refer to our Cookie Notice.
In Short: Yes, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store your information.
5. How Do We Handle Your Social Logins?
Our Services allow you to register or log in using your third-party social media accounts (like Facebook or Twitter). If you choose this option, we may receive specific information from your social media provider. This can include your name, email address, friends list, profile picture, and any other data you’ve made public on that platform.
We use this information only for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Notice or as clearly explained at the time of collection. Please note, we don’t control how your social media provider handles your personal information. To understand how they collect, use, and share your data—and how to adjust your privacy settings—we recommend reviewing their privacy policies.
In Short: If you sign up or log in using a social media account, we may access certain information from that account.
6. How Long Do We Keep Your Information?
Your personal information is stored only for as long as we need it to deliver our Services, comply with legal obligations (such as tax or accounting requirements), or fulfill other purposes stated in this Privacy Notice. We will not retain your data for longer than 60 months after your account is closed, unless required by law.
When we no longer have a legitimate business reason to process your personal data, we will either delete it, anonymize it, or, if that’s not immediately possible (for example, due to backup storage), securely store and isolate it until deletion is feasible.
In Short: We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Notice, unless legally required to keep it longer.
7. How Do We Keep Your Information Safe?
We implement a variety of security practices designed to safeguard your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These include both technical protections (like encryption) and organizational policies (like access controls).
However, no method of data transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is entirely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee that unauthorized third parties (like hackers or cybercriminals) won’t bypass our security measures. You are responsible for accessing our Services through secure connections, and transmitting your information is done at your own risk.
In Short: We use a combination of technical and organizational measures to protect your information, but no system is completely secure.
8. Do We Collect Information from Minors?
We do not intentionally collect personal information from or target our marketing efforts towards children under 18. By using our Services, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old or that you are the parent or legal guardian of a minor using the Services with your consent.
If we discover that we have collected personal information from someone under 18, we will deactivate the account and promptly delete the data. If you become aware that we may have collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately at brahm.sharma@kodatechusa.com.
In Short: No, we do not knowingly collect data from, or market to individuals under 18 years old.
9. What Are Your Privacy Rights?
Withdrawing Consent
If we process your personal information based on your consent (explicit or implied, depending on applicable laws), you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. To do so, please contact us using the details provided in the “How Can You Contact Us About This Notice?” section below.
Please note that withdrawing your consent will not affect any processing that occurred before your withdrawal, nor will it impact processing based on lawful grounds other than consent, where applicable.
Opting Out of Marketing Communications
You can unsubscribe from our marketing and promotional emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the email or contacting us using the details in the “How Can You Contact Us About This Notice?” section below. Once unsubscribed, you’ll be removed from our marketing lists.
However, you may still receive important non-marketing communications related to your account, such as service updates, responses to support requests, or administrative notices.
Managing Your Account Information
To review, update, or delete your account information, you can:
- Log in to your account settings and make updates directly, or
- Contact us using the information provided below.
If you request to delete your account, we will deactivate or remove your data from our active systems. However, we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate purposes, such as preventing fraud, troubleshooting issues, supporting investigations, or enforcing our legal terms.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can adjust your browser settings to remove or reject cookies if you prefer. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features or services on our platform.
If you have any questions or concerns about your privacy rights, please contact us at privacy@kodatechusa.com.
In Short: You can review, update, or delete your account information at any time.
10. Controls for Do-Not-Track (DNT) Features
Most web browsers, as well as some mobile devices and applications, offer a Do-Not-Track (DNT) feature that you can enable to signal your preference to not have your online browsing activity tracked.
Currently, there is no standardized technology or industry agreement on how to respond to DNT signals. As a result, we do not respond to DNT signals or other automated mechanisms that indicate your preference not to be tracked online.
If a standardized approach to online tracking is adopted in the future that we are required to follow, we will update this Privacy Notice accordingly.
11. Do United States Residents Have Specific Privacy Rights?
What Personal Information Do We Collect?
In the past 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information:
Category | Examples | Collected |
A. Identifiers | Real name, alias, postal address, phone number, IP address, email, account name | YES |
B. Personal Information (California Customer Records statute) | Name, contact details, education, employment history, financial info | NO |
C. Protected Classification Data | Gender, date of birth | NO |
D. Commercial Information | Purchase history, transaction details, financial data | NO |
E. Biometric Information | Fingerprints, voiceprints | NO |
F. Internet Activity | Browsing history, search history, interactions with websites and ads | NO |
G. Geolocation Data | Device location | NO |
H. Audio/Visual Information | Images, audio, video, or call recordings related to business activities | NO |
I. Professional Information | Business contact details, job title, work history, professional qualifications | NO |
J. Education Information | Student records, directory information | NO |
K. Inferences | Profiles created from collected data about preferences and characteristics | YES |
L. Sensitive Information | Login credentials, email/text content, driver’s license, precise geolocation, state ID numbers | YES |
How Long Do We Retain Your Information?
- Category A, K, L: Retained as long as you have an active account with us.
- Sensitive Information (Category L): May be used or disclosed for specific purposes, but you have the right to limit this.
We may also collect other personal data during interactions such as:
- Customer support requests
- Participation in surveys or contests
- Service delivery and inquiries
How Do We Use and Share Your Personal Information?
For detailed information on how we process your data, please refer to “HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?”
- We may share personal information with service providers under written contracts. For more details, see “WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?”
- We use your data for internal business purposes, like technological development, but we do not sell or share your data with third parties for commercial gain.
- In the last 12 months, we have not sold, shared, or disclosed personal information to third parties for business purposes.
State-Specific Privacy Rights
California Residents
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to:
- Request Deletion: Ask us to delete your personal information, with certain legal exceptions.
- Know Your Information: Find out:
- What data we collect
- How we use it
- Whether we sell/share it
- Who we disclose it to
- Non-Discrimination: You won’t be discriminated against for exercising your rights.
- Limit Use of Sensitive Info: You can restrict how we use sensitive personal information (e.g., precise location, login details).
- Shine the Light Law: Once a year, you can request info about any personal data shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
For Minors (under 18): If you’re a California resident with an account and wish to remove public posts, contact us using the details below. While we’ll ensure it’s not publicly visible, complete deletion from our systems (e.g., backups) might not be possible.
Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and Virginia Residents
You have similar rights under your respective state laws:
- Right to Access: Know if we process your data and access the personal data we have.
- Right to Correct: Fix inaccuracies in your personal data.
- Right to Delete: Request the deletion of your personal information.
- Right to Data Portability: Obtain a copy of the data you shared with us.
- Right to Opt-Out: Choose not to have your data processed for targeted advertising, sales, or profiling.
For Colorado and Connecticut residents, you have the right to appeal if we deny your request. We will respond to appeals within 45 days (Colorado) and 60 days (Connecticut).
For Virginia residents, if your appeal is denied, you may contact the Attorney General to file a complaint.
In Short: Yes. If you reside in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, or Virginia, you have specific rights regarding your personal information.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, you can:
- Email: privacy@kodatechusa.com
- Submit a Request: https://kodatechusa.com/contact-us/
We may require verification of your identity before processing requests. If an authorized agent makes a request on your behalf, we may ask for proof of authorization.
Verification Process:
We may request additional information to confirm your identity, such as matching details you’ve previously provided. If we can’t verify you, we may deny the request.
Response Times:
We will respond to most requests within 45 days, with possible extensions where applicable.
For further assistance, complaints, or appeals, please contact us at privacy@kodatechusa.com.
12. Do We Update This Notice?
We may revise this privacy notice periodically. Any updates will be reflected by a new “Revised” date, and the changes will take effect as soon as the updated notice is available. If we make significant changes, we will notify you either by prominently posting an announcement or by sending a direct notification. We recommend checking this notice regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.
In Short: Yes, we update this notice as needed to comply with relevant laws.
13. How Can You Contact Us About This Notice?
If you have any questions or feedback regarding this notice, please reach out to us via email at brahm.sharma@kodatechusa.com or send us a letter at:
BSFive Corporation
103 Carnegie Center Drive
Princeton, NJ 08540
United States
14. How Can You Review, Update, Or Delete the Information We Collect from You?
Depending on the laws in your country, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information we’ve collected from you. To submit a request to review, update, or delete your personal information, please complete and submit a data subject access request.