StackGuard Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

StackGuard ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard the personal information you provide through our website www.stackguard.io (the "Site"). Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Site, including:

• Personal Information: such as your name, email address, company name, job title, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide via contact forms or registrations.
• Technical and Usage Data: automatic data generated when you visit our Site, including IP address, browser type and version, device identifiers, geographic location (country/state), browsing actions and patterns, and cookie identifiers.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: see Section 6 below.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our services and respond to inquiries.
• Communicate with you about updates, offers, and relevant news regarding StackGuard.
• Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve the Site and services.
• Comply with legal requirements and protect against fraud and abuse.
• Support marketing and promotional activities with your consent.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (For EU Users)

Where applicable under GDPR, we process your personal data based on:

• Your consent (e.g., subscribing to newsletters).
• Performance of a contract or to take steps at your request.
• Legitimate interests such as security, marketing, and service improvement.
• Compliance with legal obligations.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics).
• Legal or regulatory authorities as required by law or to respond to lawful requests.
• Affiliates and partners with your consent or as necessary for service delivery.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze Site traffic. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or via any consent banners displayed.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access. However, no internet or email transmission can be guaranteed 100% secure.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including legal, regulatory, and reporting requirements.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), you may have the right to:

• Access and receive a copy of your personal data.
• Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
• Object to or restrict processing.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Data portability requests.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

10. International Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our servers or service providers are located. We take steps to ensure data protection consistent with applicable laws.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 16 years old, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: