Privacy Policy Agreement
last updated September 9, 2023
Secure Shield Inc. ("Secure Shield," "we", "us," "our") values its user’s privacy. This Privacy Policy Agreement (“Policy”) will help you understand how we collect and use personal information from those who visit our website or make use of our online facilities and services, and what we will and will not do with the information we collect. Our Policy has been designed and created to ensure those affiliated with Secure Shield of our commitment and realization of our obligation not only to meet, but to exceed, most existing privacy standards.
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We reserve the right to make changes to this Policy at any given time. If you want to make sure you are up to date with the latest changes, we advise you to frequently visit this page. If at any point in time Secure Shield decides to make use of any personally identifiable information on file, in a manner vastly different from that which was stated when this information was initially collected, the user or users shall be promptly notified by email. Users at that time shall have the option as to whether to permit the use of their information in this separate manner.
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This Policy applies to Secure Shield, and it governs all data collection and usage by us. By using https://www.secureshield.org, you are consenting to the data collection procedures expressed in this Policy.
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Please note, this Policy does not govern the collection and use of information by companies that Secure Shield does not control, nor by individuals not employed or managed by us. If you visit a website we mention or link to, be sure to review its privacy policy before providing the site with information. It is highly recommended and suggested you review the privacy policies and statements of any website you choose to use or frequent to better understand the way in which websites garner, make use of, and share the information collected.
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Specifically, this Policy will inform you of the following:
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• what personally identifiable information is collected from you through our website;
• why we collect personally identifiable information and the legal basis for such collection;
• how we use the collected information and with whom it may be shared;
• what choices are available to you regarding the use of your data; and
• the security procedures in place to protect against the misuse of your information.
Information We Collect
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It is always up to you whether to disclose personally identifiable information to us, although if you elect not to do so, we reserve the right not to register you as a user or provide you with any products and/or services. This website collects various types of information, such as:
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• Voluntarily provided information which may include your name, address, email address, billing and/or credit card information, etc. which may be used when you purchase products and/or services and to deliver the products and/or services you have requested.
• Information automatically collected when visiting our website (may include cookies, third party tracking technologies, and/or server logs, etc.).
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In addition, Secure Shield may have the occasion to collect non-personal anonymous demographic information, such as age, gender, etc., as well as the type of browser you are using, IP address, or type of operating system, which will assist us in providing and maintaining superior quality service.
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Secure Shield may also deem it necessary, from time to time, to follow websites our users may frequent to glean what types of services and products may be the most popular to customers or the public.
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Please rest assured this site will only collect personal information you knowingly and willingly provide to us by way of surveys, completed membership forms, emails, etc. It is the intent of this site to use personal information only for the purpose for which it was requested, and any additional uses specifically provided for in this Policy.
Why We Collect Information and For How Long
We collect information for several reasons:
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• to better understand your needs and provide you with the services you have requested;
• to fulfill our legitimate interest in improving our products and/or services;
• to send you promotional emails containing information we think you may like when we have your consent to do so;
• to contact you to fill out surveys or participate in other types of market research, when we have your consent to do so;
• to customize our website according to your online behavior and personal preferences.
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The data we collect from you will be stored for no longer than necessary. The length of time we retain said information will be determined based on the following criteria: the length of time your personal information remains relevant; the length of time it is reasonable to keep records to demonstrate we have fulfilled our duties and obligations; any limitation periods within which claims might be made; any retentions periods prescribed by law or recommended by regulators, professional bodies or associations; the type of contract we have with you, the existence of your consent, and our legitimate interest in keeping such information as stated in the Policy.
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Use of Information Collected
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Secure Shield does not and will not sell, rent, and/or lease any of its customer lists and/or names to any third parties.
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Secure Shield may collect and may make use of personal information to assist in the operation of our website and to ensure delivery of the products and/or services you need and request. At times, we may find it necessary to use personally identifiable information to keep you informed of other possible products and/or services available to you from https://www.secureshield.org.
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Secure Shield may also be in contact with you regarding completing surveys and/or research questionnaires related to your opinion of current or potential future services that may be offered.
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Secure Shield uses various third-party social media features including, but not limited to: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, and other interactive programs. These technologies may collect your IP address and require cookies to work properly. These services are governed by the privacy policies of the providers and are not within Secure Shield’s control.
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Disclosure of Information
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Secure Shield may not use or disclose the information provided by you except under the following circumstances:
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• as necessary to provide products and/or services you have requested and/or ordered;
• in other ways described in this Policy or to which you have otherwise consented;
• in the aggregate with other information in such a way so that your identity cannot reasonably be determined;
• as required by law, or in response to a subpoena or search warrant;
• to outside auditors who have agreed to keep the information confidential;
• as necessary to enforce the Terms of Service;
• as necessary to maintain, safeguard, and preserve all the rights and property of Secure Shield.
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Non-Marketing Purposes
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Secure Shield greatly respects your privacy. We do maintain and reserve the right to contact you if needed for non-marketing purposes (such as bug alerts, security breaches, account issues, and/or changes in Secure Shield products and/or services). In certain circumstances, we may use our website, newspapers, or other public means to post a notice.
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Children under the Age of 13
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Secure Shield’s website is not directed to and does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of thirteen (13). If it is determined such information has been inadvertently collected on anyone under the age of thirteen (13), we shall immediately take the necessary steps to ensure such information is deleted from our system’s database, or in the alternative, verifiable parental consent is obtained for the use and storage of such information. Anyone under the age of thirteen (13) must seek and obtain parental or guardian permission to use the website.
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Unsubscribe or Opt-Out
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All users and visitors to our website have the option to discontinue receiving communications from us by way of email or newsletters. To discontinue or unsubscribe from our website please send an email stating you wish to unsubscribe to support@secureshield.org. If you wish to unsubscribe or opt-out from any third-party websites, you must go to that specific website to unsubscribe or opt-out. Secure Shield will continue to adhere to this Policy with respect to any personal information previously collected.
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Links to Other Websites
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Our website contains links to affiliates and other websites. Secure Shield does not claim nor accept responsibility for any privacy policies, practices and/or procedures of other such websites. We encourage all users and visitors to be aware when they leave our website and to read the privacy statements of every website that collects personally identifiable information. This Policy applies only and solely to the information collected by our website.
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Notice to European Union Users
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Secure Shield’s operations are located primarily in the United States (US). If you provide information to us, the information will be transferred out of the European Union (EU) and sent to the US. (The adequacy decision on the EU-US Privacy became operational on August 1, 2016. This framework protects the fundamental rights of anyone in the EU whose personal data is transferred to the US for commercial purposes. It allows free transfer of data to companies that are certified in the US under the Privacy Shield.) By providing personal information to us, you are consenting to its storage and use as described in this Policy.
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Security
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Secure Shield takes precautions to protect your information. When you submit sensitive information via the website, your information is protected both online and offline. Wherever we collect sensitive information (e.g., credit card information), that information is encrypted and transmitted to us securely. You can verify this by looking for a lock icon in the address bar and looking for “https” at the beginning of the address of the webpage.
While we use encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online, we also protect your information offline. Only employees who need the information to perform a specific job (e.g., billing or customer service) are granted access to personally identifiable information. The computers and servers in which we store personally identifiable information are kept in a secure environment. This is all done to prevent any loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, or modification of the user’s personal information under our control.
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Secure Shield also uses Secure Socket Layer (SSL) for authentication and private communications to provide simple and secure access and communication of credit card and other personal information.
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Acceptance of Terms and Conditions
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By using this website, you are hereby accepting the terms and conditions stipulated within this Policy. If you do not agree with our terms and conditions, then you should refrain from further use of our website. In addition, your continued use of our website following the posting of any updates or changes to our terms and conditions shall mean that you agree to and accept such changes.
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How to Contact Us
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If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Policy relating to our website, please contact us at the following email address:
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Email address: info@secureshield.org