Privacy Policy

This document outlines the initial Privacy Policy for the website "VerifyThisSeal.com" (the "Site"), which is wholly owned and operated by Wharton Consulting LLC ("we," "us," or "our"). This policy is intended to inform users ("you," "your") about the handling of data and the limited expectation of privacy while the Site is in its development phase. A banner stating "SITE UNDER DEVELOPMENT" is prominently displayed at the top of every page of the Site to ensure all users are aware of its current status. This Privacy Policy will be updated with a comprehensive version upon the official release of the production version of the Site. ## 1. Site Status: Under Development VerifyThisSeal.com is currently under active development. As such, the features, functionalities, and data handling practices are subject to change without notice. The purpose of this development phase is for testing and evaluation. ## 2. No Expectation of Privacy During this development period, users should have **no expectation of privacy** regarding any data they submit to or that is collected by the Site. This includes, but is not limited to: * Any information you voluntarily provide, such as names, email addresses, or any other personal details. * Data that may be automatically collected, such as IP addresses, browser types, and usage patterns. Wharton Consulting LLC and its developers may access, monitor, use, and disclose any data transmitted through or stored on the Site for any purpose related to the development, testing, and improvement of the Site. ## 3. Data Collection and Use While the Site is under development, we may collect various types of information to facilitate testing and debugging. This data may be used to: * Monitor the performance and stability of the Site. * Identify and resolve software bugs and other technical issues. * Analyze user interaction to improve the Site's functionality and user experience. * Test the Site's data processing and storage capabilities. Any data collected during the development phase is not intended for permanent storage or for any commercial purpose beyond the development of the Site. ## 4. Disclaimer of Liability By using this Site, you acknowledge and agree that you do so at your own risk. Wharton Consulting LLC provides the Site on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the Site or the information, content, materials, or products included on this Site. To the full extent permissible by applicable law, Wharton Consulting LLC disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Wharton Consulting LLC will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of this Site, including, but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Wharton Consulting LLC, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Site. ## 5. Future Revisions to this Policy This is a preliminary privacy policy. It will be replaced by a comprehensive privacy policy upon the launch of the production version of VerifyThisSeal.com. The future policy will detail the specific types of personal information we collect, how it is used and protected, and your rights regarding your data, in compliance with all applicable laws and standards. We encourage you to check back for updates once the Site is fully operational. ## 6. Contact Information Should you have any questions regarding this temporary privacy policy, please contact us at: _Wharton Consulting LLC_ info.dokimos@wharton.us