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Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 27, 2026 · Effective immediately

Table of Contents
  1. Information We Collect
  2. How We Use Your Information
  3. Information Sharing
  4. Cookies & Tracking
  5. Data Security
  6. Your Rights
  7. Data Retention
  8. Children's Privacy
  9. Changes to This Policy
  10. Contact Us
TL;DR: We collect only what we need to operate the platform. We don't sell your data. We don't share it with advertisers. We use it to provide the service and improve your experience. You can request deletion at any time.

01Information We Collect

CyberGuard collects information you provide directly and information generated by your use of the platform.

Information you provide:

  • Account registration data (email address, username, password)
  • Profile information you choose to add
  • Contact form submissions (name, email, message)
  • Tool submission requests
  • Communications with our support team

Information collected automatically:

  • Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, timestamps)
  • Tool usage data (which tools you launch, search queries)
  • Device information (operating system, browser version)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 4)

02How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the CyberGuard platform
  • Authenticate your account and keep it secure
  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • Send service-related notifications (security alerts, policy updates)
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve tool recommendations
  • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not use your data to serve targeted advertising, build advertising profiles, or sell to data brokers.

03Information Sharing

CyberGuard does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data only in these limited circumstances:

  • Service providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate the platform (hosting, email delivery, analytics) under strict data processing agreements
  • Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or government authority
  • Safety: To protect the rights, safety, or property of CyberGuard, our users, or the public
  • Business transfers: In connection with a merger or acquisition, with advance notice to users

04Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you logged in, remember your preferences, and understand how you use our platform.

  • Essential cookies: Required for authentication and security — cannot be disabled
  • Preference cookies: Remember your settings (theme, filter preferences)
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand aggregate usage patterns (no personal profiling)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling non-essential cookies will not affect your ability to use core platform features.

05Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

  • All data transmitted over HTTPS with TLS 1.3
  • Passwords hashed using bcrypt with appropriate cost factor
  • Database access restricted to authorized personnel only
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Incident response plan with 72-hour breach notification
Found a vulnerability? Please report it responsibly to security@cyberguard.io. We operate a responsible disclosure program and will acknowledge your report within 24 hours.

06Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Objection: Object to certain types of processing
  • Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@cyberguard.io. We will respond within 30 days.

07Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Specifically:

  • Account data: retained until you delete your account + 30 days
  • Log data: retained for 90 days for security purposes
  • Contact form submissions: retained for 2 years
  • Anonymized analytics: retained indefinitely

After deletion, your data is permanently removed from our systems within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

08Children's Privacy

CyberGuard is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at privacy@cyberguard.io and we will delete it promptly.

09Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you by:

  • Posting a notice on our website
  • Sending an email to registered users
  • Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page

Your continued use of CyberGuard after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

10Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

CyberGuard · hello@cyberguard.io