Effective Date: January 13, 2025
Defender IT Consulting (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website defenderit.consulting or engage our cybersecurity consulting services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in various ways, including: Personal Information such as your name, email address, phone number, and company name when you contact us. Technical Information like your IP address and browser type when you visit our website. Assessment Data about your IT infrastructure as authorized under our service agreements.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to: Provide and operate our cybersecurity consulting services, Respond to your inquiries, Send you communications (with your consent), Improve our website and services, Comply with legal obligations, and Conduct authorized security assessments.
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in specific circumstances: with trusted Service Providers, to meet Legal Requirements, in the event of Business Transfers, or With Your Consent.
4. Data Security
As a cybersecurity consulting firm, we implement industry-leading security measures to protect your information, including encryption and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete your information, and the right to opt out of marketing communications. To exercise these rights, please contact us.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of our website.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: Defender IT Consulting, 784 S. Clearwater Loop #4297, Post Falls, ID 83854, USA. Phone: (864) 207-4273. Email: privacy@defenderit.consulting.