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1. Information Collection
We may collect the following types of personal information:
Personal Information:
We collect information that can identify you directly, such as your:
• Name
• Email Address
• Phone Number
• Job Title
• Company Name
Usage Data:
We collect information automatically about your interaction with our website, which may include:
• IP address
• Browser type
• Pages visited
• Time spent on the site
• Device identifiers
Tracking Technologies:
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect data on how you use the website. More details are provided in Section 6 below.
2. Information Use
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Providing Services: To offer, manage, and deliver the services available through our website.
Personalizing Your Experience: To understand your preferences and tailor the website and services to better meet your needs.
Improving Our Website: To analyze user behavior and enhance website functionality, user experience, and content.
Marketing Communications: With your consent, we may use your contact information to send you marketing materials related to our services. You can opt out at any time.
Analytics and Reporting: For internal research, reporting, and statistical purposes to help us understand website usage and performance.
3. Information Sharing
We may share your information under the following circumstances:
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal information if required by law, court order, or government regulations, or to protect our legal rights.
Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and services. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only permitted to use your information in connection with services provided to us.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction, in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
With Your Consent: We will share your personal information if you explicitly authorize us to do so.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable technical, administrative, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet is entirely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5. User Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to any legal obligations we may have.
Data Portability: In some cases, you may request a copy of your personal information in a commonly used format.
Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails or other communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our communications.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website, including:
• Necessary Cookies: Essential for the website’s core functionality.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you interact with the website.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.
• Advertising Cookies: May be used to deliver relevant ads to you based on your interests.
You can manage cookie settings through your browser. However, disabling cookies may impact your experience on our website.
7. Children’s Privacy
SQE.io does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us at contact@sqe.io.
8. GDPR Compliance (For European Economic Area Users)
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), the following additional rights apply under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
• Lawful Basis for Processing: We process your personal information based on the lawful grounds of (i) your consent, (ii) the performance of a contract, (iii) compliance with legal obligations, or (iv) legitimate business interests.
• Data Subject Rights: As an EEA resident, you have the right to:
– Withdraw your consent to data processing at any time.
– Object to the processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests.
– Restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
– Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority in your jurisdiction if you believe your rights have been violated.
For further information or to exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us at infor@sqe.io
9. CCPA Compliance (For California Residents)
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with the following rights:
• Right to Know: You have the right to request details about the personal information we have collected about you in the last 12 months, including the categories of information, the sources, and the purpose for which it is used.
• Right to Delete: You may request that we delete the personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions, such as when the information is required to complete a transaction or comply with a legal obligation.
• Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information, but if we do in the future, we will provide a method for you to opt-out.
• Non-Discrimination: You have the right to not be discriminated against for exercising your CCPA rights.
To submit a verifiable request under the CCPA, you may contact us at contact@sqe.io. We will respond to your request within the time period required by law.
10. Changes to the Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: contact@sqe.io

Last Updated: September 27, 2024

Julian Quiñones

Board of Advisors

Julian is an accomplished scientist, investor, and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in biotechnology research and development. His expertise encompasses the full spectrum of R&D, from early discovery to late-stage development, offering a unique blend of scientific insight and strategic business acumen. At SQE, Julian leverages this dynamic perspective to drive innovation and refine our products and services. He holds a degree in Biotechnology from Endicott College and currently serves as a Principal Scientist at Strand Therapeutics.  

Joe Anter

Chief Sales Officer

Joe has over 30 years of leadership experience in emerging technology sales. Notably, he led Proofpoint’s sales team during its IPO, orchestrating strategies that propelled the company forward. This effort culminated in Thomas Bravo’s landmark $12.3 billion software acquisition in 2021, solidifying Proofpoint’s position in the market. Prior to this, he directed a dynamic sales team of over 20 members at Granite Telecom, overseeing operations catering to Fortune 1000 sectors. His leadership played a pivotal role in optimizing sales strategies and fostering strong client relationships, contributing to the company’s growth and success in the competitive telecommunications landscape. At Growgenics, Joe’s transformative leadership as VP of Business Development at Growgenics saw him spearheading the creation of a sales pipeline from scratch, propelling the company from zero revenue to generating multi-million-dollar revenues annually.

Mike Goodwin

Chief Financial & Operating Officer

Mike is an accomplished finance professional with experience in various industries, including working in the Emerging Technologies Division at EMC and Global Finance Analysis team at Boston Consulting Group specializing in detailed financial analysis, developing financial plans, and driving competitor intelligence analysis. Recently as General Manager of Cultivation and Processing at Sanctuary Medicinals, Michael grew and led a team of 100+ across cultivation and production developing effective team structures, standard operating procedures, and streamlining production strategies. Michael holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Finance and a minor in Information Technology from the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Akram Khalis

Co-Founder

As an entrepreneurial executive, Akram’s background in technology, product, and general management allows him to bridge the gap between engineers and businesses to bring high quality solutions to market efficiently. His diverse knowledge in the development of hardware, firmware, and software. In addition to his vast industry experience, Akram holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the NJ Institute of Technology and currently holds 5 US technology patents. AK has accelerated the growth of innovative technology for more than a decade.

Rick Genga

Co-Founder

Rick is a highly accomplished entrepreneur and innovator with over 35 years of experience in advanced product development, engineering, software, and business development. His expertise spans innovative areas such as product development, manufacturing systems, business development, electronics, software, and lean design for manufacture. This diverse background has enabled him to lead groundbreaking projects and deliver exceptional value across multiple business sectors in such fields as medical, consumer, industrial, dental, controlled environmental agriculture, and military. Rick has acquired 17 patents throughout his career.

Hamid Pishdadian

Founder/CEO/Chief Architect

Hamid is an award-winning design engineer, inventor and technology executive who holds more than 20 U.S. and international patents for his innovative work. His fields of expertise include computer science, electrical engineering, robotics, artificial intelligence with direct experience in neural networks, genetics algorithms, fuzzy logic, and soft computing. Hamid is familiar with more than 20 high-level and low-level programming languages and has written millions of lines of code in his 35 years of experience as a design engineer. From 1993 to 2000, he worked at Taco Inc., where he designed a genetic algorithm system to automate the design of split capacitor motors. This effort led to the creation of Taco 0013; the most efficient circulator ever designed. In 1997, Hamid won first prize in Microchip Corp international mechatronics competition. In 2006, Hamid invented a 3D camera system that uses genetically optimized neural transformation matrices instead of laser- scanning. His patent for this invention has been referenced by many Fortune 100 Companies. From 2010 to 2019, Hamid served as the Chief Technology Officer of MHT Lighting in New York, during which he earned several patents in the field of high-energy power switching and energy reduction systems. He has been the president of General Sensors, Inc. since 2008 and the Chief Technology Officer of Growgenics since 2019. Hamid is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where he received a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering. He lives in Warwick, Rhode Island.