Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
ShieldNode ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect information in various ways, including:
Information You Provide
- Account information (e.g., email address, username)
- Payment information (processed by our payment providers)
- Communications with us
- Information about the systems you are testing (with proper authorization)
Automatically Collected Information
- Usage data (interactions with our services)
- Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
- Cookies and similar technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Providing and improving our services
- Processing transactions
- Communicating with you
- Ensuring compliance with our Terms of Service
- Detecting and preventing fraud or abuse
- Legal compliance
4. Sharing Your Information
We take your privacy seriously and minimize information sharing. However, we may share your information in the following situations:
- With service providers who help us operate our platform
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
- In connection with a business transfer (e.g., merger or acquisition)
- With your consent
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need to use your information, we will remove it from our systems or anonymize it so that it no longer identifies you.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access your information
- The right to correct inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of your information
- The right to restrict or object to processing
- The right to data portability
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
9. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].