Web Development Companies in Dallas

Alex Solutions has diversified team of professionals who have got expertise in different tools and technologies over the past years.

We are a leading software and web development company (Alex Solutions Pvt. Ltd), based in India. We have domain expertise in areas such as health, travel, education and non profits.

With a team of skilled developers, business analysts and support we have expertise in technologies such as C,C++,asp.net, php, sql server, c#, Vb.NET, VB6 and a strong understanding of the application of these tools and technologies in various domains.

We have been handling multinational clientle like Wochkardt and Microsoft. We have varied experience in both software development and web designing development and services for numerous other clients.

Global Delivery Model

• Our Office is in Major cities of the world
• Our offshore delivery expertise provides our customers with unparalleled flexibility, scalability &gives them the comfort of engaging closely with us on project critical issues.
• Our Global Delivery Model offers various key value benefits to our customers:

• Better communication and understanding
• Reduced costs
• Skill building and knowledge retention
• Quick ramp-up times
• Reduced risks
• Greater flexibility
• Better control

Incorporating flexibility and emphasizing creativity, Alex Solution has 17 enthusiastic individuals working together in unison to bring our customers top-class services and solutions. With a strong team of experienced, creative and talented people, we are able to transform our customers' ideas into reality.

To excel in delivering value to our customers by being an Innovation leader in the IT industry.

Alex Solutions - Delivering Best IT Solutions

Enabling enterprises with data-driven decision making to accelerate digital transformation. We are committed to bring value to various industries using data strategy, cloud data engineering and 24×7 managed data services.

ANBLICKS is a professional IT services firm specializing in software development, consulting, project management and technology staffing solutions.

Our solutions are designed to address the short and long term IT objectives of clients. Our clients find us to be nimble, responsive and committed not only to project success, but to constantly delivering client value.

We bring together teams of strategists, designers and engineers to build and ship your digital product with the speed and creativity necessary for success.

CrateBind is a Dallas based custom software development firm with expertise in Rails, Swift and Android. We specialize in the construction of web and native mobile apps. We’re a software development and consulting firm going beyond just writing code; we invest in the success of each company we work with by building the software that empowers growth.

We work with companies of all sizes, across all industries, throughout all stages of development to meet each individual business’ specific needs. Whether it’s a buyer portal, consumer-facing mobile app, machine learning processing tool or any other big idea, you’re going to want us to build it for you. We are a technology company but love people as much as we love technology. Your dreams and problems are our dreams and problems. CrateBind comes alongside our clients to catapult each business into their best selves. Ranked in the top 100 companies to work for in Texas we care about both our clients and our team. We hire the best and push our team to never settle for anything less.

Ellipsis InfoTech is a fastest growing website design and development company in India. Top notched services at affordable price. 100+ Projects Completed. 95% Client Success Rate.

Ellipsis Infotech is expressed by a series of 3 dots ‘…’ in a symbol which stands for ‘MORE’. And at ‘Ellipsis Infotech’ we provide you with that ‘MORE’ with our commitment to all your IT needs.

We are new, we are growing and we believe in walking the talk. We put our knowledge and learning to test and perform to conquer. We believe in a practical approach to providing you with the best results.

We make your ‘NEED’ our ‘GOAL’. We provide you complete iCast ERP – Foundry Management Software, e-commerce marketplace solutions, web solutions, Software solutions & Digital Marketing solutions.

Groove Jones is a company that produces award-winning AR, VR, Web Applications for advertising and marketing, sales enablement, and enterprise training.

Groove Jones is a studio specializing in the creation of immersive AR (Augmented Reality) and VR (Virtual Reality) content and engaging interactive applications. We provide 360º video capture and post production services, development of real-time render interactive virtual reality experiences and consult with our clients on strategic distribution services to amplify reach and effectiveness.

Services

• Strategic Planning and Consulting

• Augmented Reality development

• 360º Video Capture and Post Production

• Real-Time Render Engine Development

• Creative Design

• CGI and Animation

• 3D Spatial Sound Design

• Deployment for On-Site Activations

• Digital Distribution

Award-winning custom software and mobile application development company headquartered in Dallas.

We create solutions for complex issues and challenges that business enterprises encounter daily. Our innovative team consists of pioneers in developing custom websites, enterprise software, mobile applications, and diverse digital products.

Team members have the deep industry knowledge and provide their expertise in creative design, technology, strategy, and user experience. HeavyTask, LLC based in Dallas, TX, serves a variety of clientele all over the world.

Global industry knowledge and expertise give our team unique insight and a competitive edge to understanding your business problems and delivering the right solutions to provide clarity, usability, and results. Our sophisticated combination of progressive technologies and our steeped industry knowledge drives both efficiency and growth.

Intelegain is a premier full-service software development company for mobile and web app development, Cloud and SEO services

Intelegain is a global technology and innovation company having offices in Dallas, Mumbai, Singapore, Dubai and Sydney having 15 years of technology consulting experience, development and servicing over 350 customers in over 25 countries.

Intelegain drives digital engagement and business value for Start-ups and Enterprises through Enterprise Mobile, Web and Cloud-based applications and helps businesses adopt and leverage the power of mobility in a fast changing mobile ecosystem by building products that provide great customer experiences.

We work with medium and large enterprises & and also help start-ups grow by creating great mobile experiences & software products.

Facts & Figures

• Presence in United States, India, Singapore, Australia and Dubai
• 900+ clients from around the globe
• 1200+ projects
• Longest Engagement – 10+ years
• 200+ people

Domain & Expertise

• Mobile & Web Development
• Custom Software Development
• Analytics Solutions
• Project Management
• Cloud Solutions

We are a professional mobile app development company with years of experience. Our team consists of 40+ employees, and we are ready to help you implement the most complicated idea with quality app development.

As for technologies that we use, these are augmented and virtual reality, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, social interaction, and more. You can read more about JumpGrowth’s services and offers on the official website.

At JumpGrowth, we use a product-orientated approach, utilizing the latest technology to build quality solutions. Our services include on-demand app development and product maintenance, strategy & tech map development. We offer an impeccable user experience through efficient software creation, QA testing, deployment, and tech support.

Right now, you can visit our LinkedIn page and meet our expert developers, programmers, managers, and consultants. Also, you are more than welcome to check other jobs that we offer.

On our Instagram page, you can check our portfolio to get a glimpse behind our office doors and see how we're working on projects.

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Our expert team has years of experience in meeting broader and diverse client requirements that involve developing platform solutions and designing experiences beyond that of just mobile or web apps. Our unique business model’s relationship-based approach is the main force behind our successful growth and expansion. We provide solutions that match your budget and schedule so that you can shorten time-to-market and get competitive-edge. We at Minds Task Technologies always ensure our clients stay ahead of the curve through the most adaptable and flexible technology solution. We continuously train and prepare our workforce to navigate macro challenges and technology shifts, emerging new trends and solutions to changing market demand. Moreover, we also focus on extending our ecosystem of partners, creating new services and solutions, and expanding existing capabilities. More than just bringing a sleuth of enterprise and emerging digital solutions, we focus on how we could “apply” them to address our clients’ complex challenges that would eventually maximize the life-time value for their brands.

Minds Task Technologies is a next-gen technology solution provider and modernization partner with a solid track record of execution. Headquartered in India, the company focuses on providing interactive and integrated solutions in digital transformation, application modernization, enterprise mobility, DevOps, and cloud technologies with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia.

A-152,LGF, Sector 63, Industrial Area, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201309

Grow your business with Plasma’s digital transformation and cloud solutions for transforming your enterprise into data-driven organization.

Plasma, a leading enterprise web development and BPM (Business Process Management) services company, provides top-notch Business Intelligence, Internet of things (IOT) services as well as custom workflows and executive dashboards solutions and also providing solutions with an worldwide reputation for its IoT/M2M, business process automation and workflows and Big Data Visualization platforms. Through our solutions we try to grow your business and give you the full flexibility in rapidly changing IT markets.

We are delivering high-quality software while meeting ambitious deadlines. Proit develops the software of any complexity, including information systems for business, aimed at effective management of business processes and increasing competitive advantage. The software development team works with the private and public sectors. Their areas of activity are software systems for business, software robotics, and mobile apps.

Code Story is a podcast featuring tech leaders, reflecting the roads they travelled and the products they created.

Touchtap is a visionary digital solutions agency in Dallas-Fort Worth serving startups, small business and enterprise. We believe in bringing ideas to life through delightful user experiences. We lead our clients through our "Four D's"​ process - discovery, design, development and deployment. Our goal is to work as your partner to deliver projects that go above and beyond. Our services span iOS and Android native development, along with front and backend web development services and technical support packages.

Ventuso is high quality mobile app development company. As top mobile app developer, Ventuso provides software solutions and supplies engineers to clients.

Ventuso was founded by a group of highly motivated engineers/ entrepreneurs that want to make a difference in the world. We focus on Mobile Application Development, Technical Consultancy, Supplying Team of Engineers onsite and offshore. We believe in building high quality products and becoming a trusted partner who can continuously support your business after delivery. Growing up together, your success is our success.

Create an online store making use of high-quality Magento Development Services in USA. It is possible to begin leading the retail market. As a top Magento web development firm, our developers provide modern, high-quality CMS stores, stores, and websites. If you're considering starting your own online store, you should choose the Magento platform. Magento 2 development services are one of the best platforms proven to be the most efficient for online stores. A lot of businesses make their choice to select the Magento site to host their store. Magento development services give you many options to make your product more appealing. The many options, i.e., extensions and plug-ins, help users find products swiftly. When a user finds the shop online, it's simple to locate and resolve the issue, and they purchase the product. 99Magento is the most reliable Magento web development company in the retail and eCommerce enterprise. They utilised 99Magento specialists who worked on a variety of internet-based software for business and provided positive results to customers. Employ our most experienced and popularly sought-after Magento developers to improve the revenue of your business and effectiveness. Magento is the complete package to expand your company's presence on the internet.

AdsRole is a digital marketing agency rated by the professionals at Clutch, Yelp.

We are a team of enthusiasts and innovators with a knack for business-driven results. Headquartered in Texas, USA, we have a development center in India as well as a marketing department in Australia.

Founded in 2017, AdsRole is already a thriving business - thanks to our diverse set of customers who never lose confidence in us and have given us the opportunity to continually expand our presence and spread our wings.AdsRole is a digital marketing and events company that specializes in finding solutions to all the challenges your business faces in the preliminary stages. We believe that actions speak louder than words, and once you become familiar with the services we provide, you'll be tempted to choose us as your company's growth partner.

Our pride in our performance is directly proportional to the satisfaction of our clients. We'll work with you to create a brand strategy that instills confidence. From logo designs and full creative guides to custom graphic design services, we've got you covered. We are obsessed with creating user experiences that turn paying customers into raving fans.

Too many companies are using the wrong strategies and tactics to grow their business. We work with business leaders to identify a single best strategy and then design custom technology solutions to support it. Your web design should solve a specific business problem and drive your customer's purchase decision. Let's develop a custom user interface that delivers ROI. Businesses today are using apps to streamline processes and create competitive advantage.From wireframes and prototyping to design and development, we build web and mobile apps that deliver value.

We employ best practices to ensure all our websites are responsive and mobile-friendly. We primarily build WordPress websites. however, our developers are highly skilled and can develop in Drupal, Joomla, Magento, Shopify and many other platforms.

AVX Digital is a digital marketing and consultancy firm from Dallas, TX which was founded in 2001. Since inception, We were named a 5x Google All-Star, whic put us in the top 0.5% of agencies in the United States. Our industry experts bring their individual talents to the table and contribute to this collaborative company culture. We believe that the best teams are made up of different types of people who share a common goal.

We provide Microsoft-based business intelligence and enterprise data management, infrastructure optimization, portals and collaboration, business process automation and improvement, custom application development and systems integration.BrainSmiths offers a full range of software development services.

BrainSmiths is an Indian technology solutions and systems integration company. BrainSmiths helps enterprises design, develop and test deploy innovative technologies.We are a team of experts from Microsoft Technologies, specializing only in Microsoft technology-based business intelligence and enterprise data management, infrastructure optimization, portals and collaboration platforms, business process automation and improvement, custom application development and systems integration.

We believe in working intensively with our business partners to achieve simplicity by overcoming complexity. Developing a web project or application can run into many stops and flaws along the way. That's when the most skillful team of programmers manages to work through the problems and make them work. We are that team.

We're in the business of building relationships first and foremost. Originally founded as a small web development firm, we have since expanded to do enterprise software development, IT infrastructure and technology consulting. We've been fortunate to work with Fortune 500 companies as well as individual startups. We believe in breaking down the boundaries of the possible and working intensively with our business partners to achieve simplicity by overcoming complexity. We have a great team of professionals who are ready to bring your vision to life.

Our team is a well-established group of thinkers, planners and doers. With an average of 15 years of customer experience, we are passionate about your customer journey. We are excited about what the CX100 will bring to the marketplace, and we look forward to sharing our vision with you!Join us on your journey!

With our clients, we start with Strategy and succeed all the way to Propaganda. We deliver a unique customer experience using next-generation UX/UI in commerce, marketing, sales/CRM, service and data. As an independent organization, we leverage the capabilities of solutions that are considered best of breed to create the optimal solution for our clients. Whether you're looking to move your organization into the digital space, improve your digital solutions, or venture into the meta universe, we can help you on that journey.

We are a niche e-commerce marketing and consulting company, helping brands set up and scale their businesses online.

We are a team of digital marketing and e-commerce professionals who share our expertise with companies looking to build and expand their e-commerce business.With more than 30 years of experience in the digital industry, our team is a complete and strategic mix of research, planning, marketing and project management professionals.

We create engaging experiences takes a well-rounded, experienced, and multi-disciplinary team working side-by-side in the same room. We are sure that great design is great for business. So in the age when beautiful design and seamless user experience is in abundance, your audience won't and shouldn't settle for anything less.

Dreamers of Day is an eclectic bunch of digital designers, developers and strategists creating rockstar interactive experiences for agencies and brands. Our best work is a product of close collaboration with our brand partners. We value transparent and long-standing relationships. We`re better together. We work hard to avoid the good enough mentality in everything that we design and build. We challenge ourselves daily to push the envelope. Successful projects are accompanied by passionate people that have learned, mastered and excelled in their craft throughout the years.

We know that technology projects involve more than just software development. So

we accompany our customers all the way, or starting from where they need us most.Increase productivity in web and mobile applications by giving you the broadest set of components and development tools that integrate with GeneXus.

DVelop Software Solutions is a company created by information technology and business professionals with the goal of offering highly qualified assessments in various areas of technological expertise. Our goal is to provide innovative solutions that add value and reduce costs by solving the increasingly complex problems our customers may encounter.

Enilon is digital marketing for the future of business.We passionately believe in our ability to help our clients achieve their business growth goals, and there's no doubt about it, and our clients feel it every day. We understand that business is changing at great speed, and you need a digital marketing partner that changes quickly with you.

Enilon was founded in 2005 in Fort Worth as a web design and development firm. While web design and development remains our "bread and butter" and perhaps most understood service, over the past 6 years Enilon has evolved into a formidable and award-winning full-service digital agency.Our core capabilities include website design, digital strategy, mobile, search engine marketing, search engine optimization, email marketing, social media, lead generation and digital display advertising. Our combination of award-winning solutions combined with our understanding of marketing strategies, technology and project management makes Enilon a firm you can count on.

We love taking the passions of people and businesses and turning them into clear, beautiful websites. During the website building process we write content, develop digital assets, put together the website itself, and fully deliver it and all of its controls. Our projects include a 100% satisfaction guaranteed return policy. If you don’t love your website when we’re done, you can return it.

If you have or need a website, understand its importance to your business or cause, and want to make the world a better place in some way, we already have much in common. Here at Hooked On Code we strive to work efficiently, sustainably, and painlessly. We want to help you meet your goals, and I look forward to working with you! We love working with small businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations to build beautiful, communicative, responsive websites.

We combine initial know-how and corporate maturity as an ISO27100 certified company. We have decades of entrepreneurial and corporate maturity in technology, and we are committed to unlocking and scaling your business.

For over a decade, we have been a trusted technology partner engaged in app development, app modernization, website and mobile app development, software product development, technology platform launches, SaaS solutions, native apps for iOS and Android, and hybrid apps for a range of clients in various sectors around the world.We are committed to correcting the low success rate of technology/software development and delivery projects - nearly 70% of software development projects fail, partially or completely.

IPEX provides a team of dedicated and highly skilled engineers with proven experience to design and manage your SAP infrastructure and applications, ensuring your IT environment is responsive and meets your business requirements.

With a mission to help every start-up, entrepreneur and business enterprise achieve massive success, IPEX brings you cutting-edge technology solutions for web and mobile development. We aim to fulfill all technological needs whether it is Enterprise App Solutions, customized end-to-end mobile app development, consulting and UI/UX designing or whatever comes into tech development arena. We incorporate your creative ideas into our sustainable innovative custom on-demand app development solutions.

We know that many companies are afraid of their necessary role in website design, which is often the reason they haven't done an update yet.

Our proprietary, transparent website design production process is designed to get you through the process quickly and without any unknown factors. We know your time is valuable!

Lovage Inc. - is a woman-owned website development company based in Dallas, Texas, serving clients around the world since 2016.

Many companies create websites, we have honed the process.

A great website tells a story and gives visitors a focused experience of your offerings and experiences.

Come and learn how our founder applied her experience in a major film production to our website development process and how we can create a website for your company to increase: leads, sales, internal enthusiasm and external reputation!

Magic Logix is to marketing what alchemy is to chemistry. We use the best available and new elements of data, technology and creativity to create a personalized digital presence for our clients.

Magic Logix offers companies a customized roadmap for undergoing digital transformation, including comprehensive consulting, web services and solutions for clients - from small to mid-sized businesses to enterprise level - no matter where you are in the world. We provide companies with marketing experiences and digital materials that drive business engagement, improve brand perception and change brand awareness.Magic Logix is a transformational marketing technology agency that fully leverages all the tools necessary to transform human behavior into consumer action. It's our unique combination of innovative design, sophisticated coding skills and intuitive marketing strategy that allows us to deliver flexible marketing solutions with consistently predictable results.

We help brands relentlessly pursue what's possible to turn uncertainty into opportunity and risk into reward.

We are Medium Giant, a uniquely positioned company with local, regional and national offices in Dallas, Denver and Tulsa.

For brands looking to change the status quo, Medium Giant is a marketing consultancy with out-of-the-box thinkers who develop strategies, strengthen connections, expand influence and scale success.

We relentlessly seek what's possible to turn uncertainty into opportunity and risk into reward.As opponents of the status quo, we fight complacency and curiosity to continually explore and innovate on your behalf. When other agencies are satisfied, we are just getting started.

With our service you can create high-performing, SEO-optimized, and engaging websites that work for you. We will develop fast and responsive websites for better user experience and increase conversions by 10x. After that our state-of-the-art solution keeps your website maintained, up, and secured on the everyday basis.

Nexerasoft is a healthcare website design and development firm with offices in Dallas and South Asia. Our company has collaborated with many medical care providers across the United States to deliver elegant, professional, and easy-to-manage websites that effectively transmit information to their patients and the public. We are eager to combine design, technology, and strategy to create exceptional digital experiences and help brands succeed.

We are one of the fastest growing IT service providers with our main operations in the Middle East, India and the United States.

ParamInfo is a global leader in consulting, IT services, IT solutions and outsourcing.Spanning nearly two decades of IT paths to systems management and how global enterprises work, we skillfully guide our clients through a complete digital transformation.The result-oriented approach, quality results and successful long-term relationships represent the professionalism, dedication, passion and dynamism of ParamInfo as leaders in the IT industry.

Pixel and Texel have been creating custom apps, VR, websites and server solutions since 2011, founded by two developers tired of being overworked in the gaming industry. All development is done in-house, so our projects can be innovative through rapid collaboration and repetition.

Pixel and Texel have been building custom apps, virtual reality, websites and server solutions since 2011. Our team combines years of code writing, project planning, and coffee to build a bridge that connects brands to consumers.

All development is done in-house, so our projects can be innovative through rapid collaboration and iteration. We enjoy building strong customer relationships that lead to cost-effective, world-class experiences.

Pixel Values Technolabs is an ISO 9001: 2015 certified app development company with a development center in India with offices in the US and Dubai that offers exceptional app development for iPhone, iPad, Android devices, web services to provide end-to-end solutions.

We serve our valued customers worldwide with over 45 dedicated and experienced developers. Consequently, Pixel Values is preferred because it is the best all-in-one solution for all IT needs. We have a good customer and partner base in the global market, and we are trying to expand our relationships further.When you choose Pixel Values, you get more than our programming and design. You also get our years of experience and expertise

Programmers.io is an IBM business partner, Microsoft Gold Certified Company. Programmers are experts in both legacy (IBMi/AS400) and modern platforms.

What we do? (A) Affordable Software Teams Got a project? We’ve got the bandwidth to get the job done super fast while guaranteeing the best bang for your buck. Let us hook you up with RPG, PHP, Dot Net, RPGLE/AS 400 C++ Development, Analytics, Quality Assurance, Automation you-name-it, we’ve got you covered. Give us a call! Let’s figure out exactly what you need and how we can help. (B) Affordable Website Maintenance Subscription Service We deliver a no strings attached, monthly subscription service that fully manages your online business strategy for a fraction of the cost.

Competitive Analysis At Programmers.io, we begin by analyzing your competitors’ websites to discover how we can elevate your digital strategy. We design secure, mobile-optimized websites and focus on data-driven analytics to ensure a great customer experience. Here’s how it works: Enroll, pay-as-you-go, cancel anytime Mobile Optimized Business Website This is real: 56% (or more) of your audience visits using a mobile device. If your site doesn’t immediately load, if buttons and images look weird, your customers are gone. Every description, form, and picture must be optimized for mobile success. We can build you a new site or adapt an existing design that acts flawlessly across all devices. High ROI Internet Marketing We know where your competitors are spending their money, and we know exactly where you need the most help to improve your sales. We maintain extremely reasonable prices by investing only in targeted areas that you specifically need. Private Label Partner Service Discover how to partner with our awesome team so that you can deliver similar solutions to your customers. Our solutions are easily bundled and customized as private label services.

 

On the development side, our Rails developers keep up with the latest trends in Ruby on Rails programming, such as development through testing, pair programming, and quality programs to ensure superior code quality for high volume scalability. When Rails 5 was launched, we quickly adopted it and updated our skill sets. Consequently, we are able to offer our customers the latest features that the Rails framework offers.Thanks to our diverse involvement in projects, we have equal experience in custom web application development and product development.

We use design review, business strategy and technology implementation to successfully launch and deploy products to meet our customers' commercial goals.At Roars, we work together with entrepreneurs and dreamers. We use AGILE METHODOLOGIES to create brilliant and scalable technology-driven products and services.

Roars is a disruptive, innovative product design agency with global clients, providing comprehensive technology services to startups and SMEs. Constantly pushing technological boundaries and exceeding client expectations, we are an established innovative design agency, and our portfolio of work and loyal global client base speak volumes.Our operating principle is to work with you to provide technology leadership and strategic consulting to help bring your ideas to life.

Our strategies & tactics are tested and effective and include Search Engine Optimization, hyper local content creation, local citations and guest blogging to name a few. Our process begins with your website - though we are able to work within the framework of your current website, many of our SEO clients need a more robust web presence that is both search and mobile friendly.

SEOTA was started in Frisco, TX in 2009 to help businesses drive revenue thru the effective use of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Internet Marketing. Nearly seven years later, in a business filled with fly-by-night competitors, we are proud to say that our first three clients are still happy customers. Our approach is focused on helping google do their job better. Google want to send their clients to the best website for a search term. We work to make sure that is you. that approach has stood the test of time.

SFU is a mission-driven organization whose primary goal is to provide comprehensive information technology solutions.We help our customers grow with cutting-edge technology, extravagant design and innovative software solutions.

SFU Technologies is a software development company based in Karachi, Pakistan, providing software development, mobile application development and web development services of any complexity to clients worldwide.

We have a diverse clientele ranging from startups to large enterprises who realize they need a professional technical solution to create revenue streams, establish communication channels or optimize business operations.

We collaborate on realistic units of work, you'll often hear us call them sprints, where our client is engaged during key phases. Every aspect of development is continually revisited throughout the lifecycle. When a team stops and re-evaluates the diretion of a project, there’s always the flexbibility to realign it in a corrective direction.

With years of software and mobile app development combined, our team of in-house designers and coding veterans will help create a cost-effective solution while establishing a long-lasting relationship. Communication is key between SBS and its clients in order to build solutions that improve areas within any given industry at the point where technology interfaces with consumers. We value the privacy of our clients. We strive throughout the entire process to ensure that your information is kept confidential.