01Introduction
Routbox ("we," "our," or "us") is a software product owned and operated by Routbox Inc., a Delaware C Corporation. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with transparency, care, and respect.
This Privacy Policy explains how Routbox (accessible at routbox.com) collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects information when you use our services. It applies to all users of Routbox, including business clients, end users, and visitors to our website.
This Privacy Policy is governed by and compliant with: the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) as amended through 2026, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and applicable US state privacy laws in force as of the effective date above.
02Who We Are
| Legal Entity | Routbox Inc. |
|---|---|
| State of Incorporation | Delaware, United States |
| Product Name | Routbox |
| Website | routbox.com |
| Privacy Contact | privacy@routbox.com |
| Data Controller | Routbox Inc. (for EU/UK GDPR purposes) |
Routbox Inc. is the parent company that owns and operates multiple software products including Cynact and Intgrate. Each product operates under this shared Privacy Policy framework, with product-specific disclosures where applicable.
03Information We Collect
3.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Account registration data: name, email address, job title, company name
- Billing and payment information (processed by Stripe — we do not store card numbers)
- Profile information and user preferences
- Communications you send us: support requests, feedback, inquiries
- Contract and agreement details when engaging our services
3.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data: pages visited, features used, session duration, click patterns
- Device information: browser type, operating system, screen resolution
- IP address and approximate geographic location (country/region level)
- Log data: timestamps, error logs, API request records
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 9)
3.3 Information From Third Parties
- Payment processors (Stripe): transaction confirmation and status
- Authentication providers if you use single sign-on (SSO)
- Analytics providers: aggregated behavioral data
- Business partners who refer users to our platform
3.4 Building Automation and IoT Data (Cynact Specific)
If you use Cynact, our AI building automation platform, we may collect additional data including:
- Device telemetry: sensor readings, energy consumption, temperature, occupancy status
- Automation rules and schedules you configure
- Building system states: lighting, HVAC, access control events
- Location data of installed hardware nodes (building address level only)
Cynact processes building automation data locally on your premises via the ameriDroid edge node. Raw sensor data is processed locally and only aggregated state information is transmitted to our cloud infrastructure. We do not store continuous raw video feeds.
04How We Use Your Information
| Purpose | Legal Basis (GDPR) | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Provide and operate our services | Contract performance | Account management, feature delivery, node provisioning |
| Process payments and billing | Contract performance | Subscription billing via Stripe, invoice generation |
| Improve and develop our products | Legitimate interests | Feature analytics, bug fixing, performance optimization |
| Communicate with you | Contract / Legitimate interests | Service updates, security alerts, support responses |
| AI and automation features | Contract performance | Predictive maintenance, energy optimization, anomaly detection |
| Legal compliance | Legal obligation | Tax records, regulatory reporting, fraud prevention |
| Safety and security | Legitimate interests | Preventing unauthorized access, abuse detection |
| Marketing (with consent) | Consent | Product newsletters, feature announcements (opt-in only) |
06Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Period | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Account information | Duration of account + 3 years | Contract and legal obligation |
| Billing records | 7 years from transaction | US tax law (IRS requirements) |
| Building automation telemetry | 90 days rolling (configurable) | Operational analytics |
| Support communications | 3 years from resolution | Service quality and dispute resolution |
| Security and audit logs | 12 months | Security monitoring and incident response |
| Marketing consent records | Duration of relationship + 3 years | Compliance evidence |
| Deleted account data | 30 days post-deletion then purged | Recovery window then permanent deletion |
You may request deletion of your data at any time. See Section 8 for your rights and how to exercise them.
07International Data Transfers
Routbox Inc. is headquartered in the United States. Our infrastructure providers are primarily US-based. If you access our services from the European Union, European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or other regions with data transfer restrictions, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.
We protect international data transfers through the following mechanisms:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission for transfers to our US-based processors
- Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) with all sub-processors
- Technical and organizational measures equivalent to EU standards
EU and UK users: We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses as the legal basis for transferring your personal data outside the EEA. You may request a copy of these clauses by contacting us at the email address in Section 13.
08Your Privacy Rights
8.1 Rights Under GDPR (EU/UK Users)
| Right | What It Means | How to Exercise |
|---|---|---|
| Right to Access | Obtain a copy of all personal data we hold about you | Email privacy@routbox.com |
| Right to Rectification | Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data | In-app settings or email us |
| Right to Erasure | Request deletion of your personal data | Email privacy@routbox.com |
| Right to Restriction | Limit how we process your data | Email privacy@routbox.com |
| Right to Portability | Receive your data in a machine-readable format | Email privacy@routbox.com |
| Right to Object | Object to processing based on legitimate interests | Email privacy@routbox.com |
| Right to Withdraw Consent | Withdraw consent for consent-based processing at any time | In-app settings or email us |
| Right to Lodge a Complaint | File a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority | See your national DPA |
8.2 Rights Under CCPA/CPRA (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the CPRA:
- Right to Know: Request disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal information collected about you
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
- Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell data)
- Right to Limit: Limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights
To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at: privacy@routbox.com. We will respond within 45 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
8.3 Rights for Other Jurisdictions
Users in Canada (PIPEDA), Brazil (LGPD), Australia (Privacy Act), and other jurisdictions with applicable privacy laws have equivalent rights to access, correct, and delete their personal information. Contact us at the email address in Section 13 to exercise these rights.
10Security
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of data in transit using TLS 1.3 and at rest using AES-256
- Row-Level Security (RLS) in our database ensuring strict tenant data isolation
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) requirements for administrative access
- Regular security audits and penetration testing
- Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel only
- Cloudflare Zero Trust network security for infrastructure access
- Automated monitoring and alerting for security anomalies
- Secure local-first architecture: building automation data processed on-premises by default
In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you and applicable regulatory authorities within the timeframes required by law (72 hours for GDPR, without undue delay for CCPA).
11Children's Privacy
Routbox is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately at privacy@routbox.com and we will promptly delete such information.
12Artificial Intelligence and Automated Decision-Making
Routbox uses artificial intelligence and machine learning features to provide automation, predictive analytics, and intelligent recommendations. We are committed to transparency about how these systems work.
12.1 How We Use AI
- Building energy optimization and predictive maintenance (Cynact)
- Anomaly detection in device behavior and building systems
- Automation rule suggestions based on usage patterns
- Natural language processing for support and interface features
12.2 Automated Decision-Making
Where AI makes decisions that significantly affect you, you have the right to: (a) request human review of the decision, (b) obtain an explanation of the decision-making logic, and (c) contest the decision. Contact us at the email below to exercise these rights.
We comply with the EU AI Act transparency requirements effective August 2026 and California CCPA automated decision-making regulations effective January 2026.
13Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
| Privacy Email | privacy@routbox.com |
|---|---|
| Legal Entity | Routbox Inc. |
| Product | Routbox (routbox.com) |
| Response Time | Within 10 business days for general inquiries; 45 days for formal rights requests |
| EU Data Protection Authority | File a complaint with your local DPA if you are unsatisfied with our response |
14Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the effective date at the top of this document
- Notify registered users by email at least 30 days before changes take effect
- Display a prominent notice in the product dashboard
- Maintain a version history of previous policies upon request
Your continued use of our services after the effective date of an updated Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.