Privacy Policy
Odyssey Systems, Inc. ("Odyssey", "Company", "we", "us", or "our") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share your personal data when you use our website at odyssey.ml or participate in our research activities.
We Are Located At
Odyssey Systems, Inc. 1300 El Camino Real, Suite 100, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Information We Collect
Personal Data
While using our Service, we may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. This may include:
Email address
First name and last name
Location
Age
Account information for registered users
Responses to surveys or interview questions
Usage Data
Usage Data is collected automatically when using our Service and may include:
Your device's Internet Protocol address (IP address)
Browser type and version
Pages of our Service that you visit
Time and date of your visit
Time spent on pages
Unique device identifiers
Mobile device information (device type, unique ID, operating system, mobile browser type)
Interaction data (page views, clicks, session duration)
Other diagnostic data
Tracking Technologies and Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze our Service. These include:
Essential Cookies (Session Cookies)
Enable core website functionality
Authenticate users and prevent fraudulent account use
Required for services you request
Functionality Cookies (Persistent Cookies)
Remember your preferences and login details
Provide personalized experience
Avoid re-entering preferences
Analytics Cookies (Persistent Cookies)
Track usage patterns and analyze website performance
Help us improve our services
You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling certain cookies may limit website functionality.
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
Service provision—Provide, maintain, and monitor our Service
Account management—Manage your registration and access to Service features
User research—Conduct research and collect feedback to improve our services
Communication—Contact you with updates, security notifications, or research opportunities
Legal compliance—Fulfill contractual obligations and comply with legal requirements
Business operations—Evaluate mergers, acquisitions, or asset transfers
Analytics—Analyze usage trends, determine promotional effectiveness, and improve our Service
Marketing—Provide information about similar goods and services (unless you opt out)
We do not sell your personal data.
Legal Bases for Processing
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data based on:
Your explicit consent
Performance of a contract with you
Our legitimate interests (understanding user interactions, improving services)
Legal obligations
Sharing Your Information
We share your personal information only in these situations:
With Service Providers
Third-party companies that help operate our website, analyze usage, or contact you
All providers must adhere to appropriate data protection standards
With Our Research Partner
Persona (AI for Humans, Inc.) processes interview responses solely on our behalf
With Affiliates
Our parent company, subsidiaries, joint venture partners, or companies under common control
All affiliates must honor this Privacy Policy
With Business Partners
To offer certain products, services, or promotions (with appropriate safeguards)
In Legal Situations
To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or government requests
To protect company rights, prevent wrongdoing, or ensure user safety
To defend against legal liability
In Business Transactions
During mergers, acquisitions, financing, or asset sales
You will receive notice before data transfer under a different Privacy Policy
With Your Consent
For any other purpose when you provide explicit consent
With Other Users
Information shared in public areas may be viewed by all users and distributed publicly
Data Security and Retention
Security: We implement commercially reasonable security measures to protect your personal data. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure.
Retention: We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, including:
Legal compliance requirements
Dispute resolution
Enforcement of agreements and policies
Internal analysis and security improvement
Usage Data is generally retained for shorter periods unless needed for security or functionality improvements.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including data processing agreements and standard contractual clauses where required.
Your consent to this Privacy Policy represents your agreement to such transfers.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access—Request a copy of your personal data
Correction—Update or amend inaccurate information
Deletion—Request deletion of your personal data
Portability—Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Restriction—Object to or limit processing of your data
Withdrawal—Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Complaint—Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Exercising Your Rights: Contact us at hello@odyssey.world or through your account settings if available. We may need to retain certain information for legal obligations or lawful purposes.
Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to individuals under age 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately. We will take steps to remove such information from our servers.
If we need parental consent as a legal basis for processing and your country requires such consent, we may require your parent's consent before collecting and using that information.
Links to Other Websites
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites not operated by us. We strongly advise reviewing the Privacy Policy of every site you visit, as we have no control over and assume no responsibility for third-party content, privacy policies, or practices.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do:
We will post the new Privacy Policy on this page
Changes become effective when posted
We advise reviewing this Privacy Policy regularly for any changes.
