Effective Date: 24 August 2024
At NetGuardia, we take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide when interacting with our website (https://netguardia.com). This includes information collected through comments, contact forms, newsletters, and analytics tools. We also explain how we use cookies and your rights regarding your data.
1. Information We Collect
Comments
- When you leave a comment, we collect the data you provide, including your name, email address, and the comment’s content.
- Your IP address and browser user agent string are also recorded to assist in managing spam and security.
- Approval Process: All comments are manually reviewed and approved before publication.
Contact Form
- If you contact us via our website’s contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry.
Newsletters
- If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. We use Mailchimp to manage our newsletter distribution.
- Optional Information: You may choose to provide your name to personalize communications.
- Opt-out: You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly.
Analytics
- We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. This includes data such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and user actions.
- Google Analytics collects this information anonymously through cookies. You can opt out by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
2. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your experience and analyze site traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize your browser and capture certain data.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality (security, accessibility, etc.).
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: Collect anonymous data on how visitors interact with the site (e.g., via Google Analytics).
- Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences, such as form inputs, to enhance your experience.
- Advertising and Tracking Cookies: Used by third parties like Mailchimp to measure the performance of email campaigns.
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Options may include:
- Accept or reject cookies: Block all cookies or be notified when a cookie is set.
- Delete cookies: Remove cookies already stored on your device.
For more information on managing cookies, visit All About Cookies.
3. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). This embedded content behaves as if you visited the other website directly. These third-party websites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction with their content. Please refer to their privacy policies for more details.
4. How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments: Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to maintain the integrity of discussions.
- Contact Form: Data from inquiries is retained only as long as necessary to respond to your request.
- Newsletters: We retain your information while you remain subscribed. Upon unsubscribing, your data is removed from our mailing list.
5. Your Rights Over Your Data
You have the right to:
- Request an export of the personal data we hold about you.
- Request that we delete any personal data we have collected, except for data required for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
If you are a resident of the European Union (under GDPR) or California (under CCPA), you have additional rights to access, correct, restrict, or delete your data.
6. Where Your Data Is Sent
Comments are manually reviewed by our team. Third-party services, such as Google Analytics and Mailchimp, may process data outside your country of residence, including in the United States.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. These include secure servers, encryption, and access controls to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or other operational reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of these changes.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
Email: contact@netguardia.com