Privacy policy
PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: August 11, 2026
Our Commitment to Privacy
Sidebored.io, Inc. (“Tempest,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) recognizes that protecting personal information is an important responsibility as we build a local AI hardware and services business. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information when you visit tempestswitch.com, join our waitlist, back our Kickstarter campaign, or purchase or use Tempest hardware or Virtual Access Pro. We are committed to: collecting and using personal information only as needed to operate our Products; complying with applicable data protection laws; maintaining reasonable security safeguards; and responding promptly to privacy inquiries and complaints.
Information We Collect
Waitlist and Prospective Customers: When you join our waitlist or sign up for Kickstarter notifications, we collect the email address you provide.
Hardware and Virtual Access Pro Customers: If you purchase Tempest hardware or Virtual Access Pro credits, we (or our payment and crowdfunding partners) collect your name, shipping address, and payment information.
Website Visitors: We automatically collect technical information such as IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited, including through cookies and similar technologies.
Purpose of Using Personal Information
We use waitlist and prospective-customer information to send product updates, pricing, and Kickstarter launch notifications.
We use customer information to process and fulfill hardware orders and Virtual Access Pro credit purchases, and to provide customer support.
We use website-visitor technical information to operate, secure, and improve the Website and our Products.
We do not use your personal information to train third-party AI models; prompts you submit through Virtual Access Pro are processed only as needed to deliver that service.
Privacy Program Contact
Questions, complaints, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:
Sidebored.io, Inc.
313 S State Street, Dover, DE 19901
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, or to opt out of marketing communications. You may unsubscribe from waitlist emails at any time using the link in any email or by contacting us directly. To exercise these rights, contact us using the information above; we will respond within a reasonable time.
Cookies and Analytics
We may use cookies or similar technologies, including third-party analytics providers, to remember your preferences and understand how visitors use the Website. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling them may affect some Website functionality.
Third-Party Services
Hardware pledges and payments may be processed through third-party platforms such as Kickstarter and its payment processors, which maintain their own privacy policies that are not controlled by us. Virtual Access Pro inference may be processed through third-party model or infrastructure providers to the extent required to deliver the service.
Data Sharing
We do not sell personal information. We may share information with service providers who help us operate the Website, process payments, fulfill orders, and send communications, and as required by law or to protect our rights and the rights of others.
Data Retention
We retain waitlist, order, and account information for as long as necessary to provide our Products, communicate with you, and satisfy legal and accounting obligations, after which it is deleted or anonymized.
Security Measures
We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of an incident affecting your personal information, we will take prompt corrective action and notify you as required by applicable law.
Children’s Privacy
Our Products are not directed to children under 13 (or the relevant age of consent in your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
International Data Transfers
If you access our Products from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your home jurisdiction.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Material changes will be posted on the Site with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Contact Information
Sidebored.io, Inc.
313 S State Street
Dover, DE 19901
info@tahometer.com