PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: 1st
October 2023
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) governs the manner
in which Warded, LLC (“The Company,” “We,” “Us,”
or “Our”) collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information
collected from users (“You,” “Your”) of the
www.wardedsec.com website (“Service”). This Policy applies to the
Service and all products and services offered by The Company.
2. Definitions
For the purposes of this Policy, the following terms shall
have the meanings set forth below:
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“Personal Data” means any information
relating to an identified or identifiable individual.
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“Processing” means any operation
performed on Personal Data.
·
“Data Controller” refers to The
Company, which determines the purposes and means of processing Personal Data.
3. Scope
This Policy applies to all types of information collected by
The Company during your use of the Service, including both Personal and
Non-Personal Data, as well as any information collected through third-party
services and organizations that have a relationship with The Company.
4. Data Collection Methods
The Company collects information through various methods,
including but not limited to:
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Information provided by you during account
registration.
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Automated tracking technologies like cookies.
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Information collected through third-party
services, such as payment processors.
5. Types of Data Collected
·
The types of information collected by The
Company may include, but are not limited to:
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Personal identification information (Name, email
address, phone number, etc.)
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Financial information (Credit card details, bank
information, etc.)
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Technical data (IP address, browser type, etc.)
6. Use of Collected Data
The Company uses the collected data for various purposes,
including:
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To provide and maintain the Service.
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To process transactions and payments.
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To communicate with you about your account, the
Service, and promotional offers.
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To comply with legal obligations and protect the
rights and safety of The Company, its users, and the public.
7. Data Sharing and Disclosure
The Company may share your Personal Data with third parties
under the following circumstances:
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To facilitate our Service.
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To provide services on our behalf.
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To perform Service-related services.
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To comply with legal obligations or respond to
lawful requests by public authorities.
8. Third-Party Payment Processors
The Company utilizes third-party payment processors like
PayPal and Stripe for financial transactions. You agree that The Company is not
liable for the security or performance of these third-party services. Your
interaction with these third-party services will be governed by their
respective privacy policies and terms of service. For more information, you can
review PayPal’s Privacy Policy and Stripe’s Privacy Policy.
9. Data Storage and Security
The Company employs robust security measures to protect the
integrity and confidentiality of your Personal Data. These measures include
encryption, firewalls, and secure socket layer (SSL) technology. However, no
method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and as such, we cannot guarantee absolute
security.
10. User Rights and Choices
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your
Personal Data held by The Company. You may also opt out of receiving marketing
communications from us. To exercise these rights, you may contact us at [email protected].
11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Company uses cookies and similar tracking technologies
to enhance user experience and for analytics. You can control the use of
cookies through your browser settings, although this may affect the
functionality of the Service.
12. Children’s Privacy
The Service is not intended for individuals under the age of
13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 13. If you
become aware that a child has provided us with Personal Data without parental
consent, please contact us at [email protected].
13. U.S. Privacy Laws Compliance
The Company complies with applicable U.S. privacy laws,
including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). If you are a resident of
California, you have specific rights under this law, which are detailed in this
Policy.
14. GDPR Compliance
The Company also complies with the General Data Protection
Regulation (GDPR) for European Union residents. This includes the right to be
informed, the right to access, and the right to be forgotten, among other
rights specified under GDPR.
15. Data Breach Procedures In the event of a data
breach that compromises your Personal Data, The Company will promptly take
corrective action and notify affected users in compliance with applicable laws.
16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
The Company reserves the right to update or modify this
Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon
posting to the Service, and we will notify you through email or other direct communication
methods.
17. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of
Alabama, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
18. Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy,
please contact us at [email protected].
19. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising out of or related to this Privacy
Policy shall be resolved through arbitration, in accordance with the rules of
the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall take place in
Alabama, United States.
20. Acknowledgment and Consent
By using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read and
understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and
disclosure of your Personal Data as outlined herein.
21. Third-Party Websites
The Service may contain links to third-party websites. The
Company is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these
third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any
third-party websites you visit.
22. Mobile Information Privacy
OPT IN CONSENT: By submitting your phone number, you are authorizing
to send you text messages and notifications. Message/data rates apply.
Reply STOP to unsubscribe to a message sent from us. No mobile information
will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes.
All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent;
this information will not be shared with any third parties