Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 18, 2026

1. Introduction

PROTECTDATA SHIELD LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), located at 1235 BEDFORD DR, LOS ANGELES, CA 90035, is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information entrusted to us. This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through our website, contact forms, and client engagement processes.

By accessing our website or submitting information to us, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:

• Full name, email address, and company name
• Job title and business contact details
• Messages and inquiry content submitted through our contact form
• Information provided during consultation, onboarding, or service delivery

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address, browser type, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
• Device identifiers and general geographic location (city/region level)

2.3 Client Data

In the course of providing cybersecurity and data protection services, we may process client data, system logs, and security-related information strictly under the terms of our service agreements and applicable data processing addenda.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• Responding to inquiries and providing requested services
• Delivering cybersecurity assessments, compliance support, and related professional services
• Communicating about service updates, security advisories, and account matters
• Improving our website, services, and user experience
• Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our agreements
• Detecting, preventing, and addressing fraud, abuse, or security incidents

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For individuals in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and Switzerland, we process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Consent: Where you have given clear consent for specific processing activities
• Contract: Where processing is necessary to perform a contract or take pre-contractual steps
• Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, balanced against your rights
• Legal Obligation: Where processing is required to comply with applicable law

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our business (e.g., hosting, analytics), subject to confidentiality obligations
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with appropriate safeguards
• Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of PROTECTDATA SHIELD LLC, our clients, or others

6. Data Security

As a cybersecurity company, we implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect personal information, including encryption in transit and at rest, access controls, network monitoring, and regular security assessments. While no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, we continuously evaluate and improve our security posture.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary based on the type of data and the nature of our relationship with you.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal exceptions
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
• Portability: Request transfer of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is consent-based

California residents may additionally have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know, delete, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 12.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality and analyze usage patterns. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.

10. International Data Transfers

If we transfer personal information across international borders, we implement appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or other mechanisms recognized under applicable data protection laws to ensure your information receives adequate protection.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services and website are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will post the revised policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Material changes will be communicated through appropriate channels where required.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

PROTECTDATA SHIELD LLC
1235 BEDFORD DR, LOS ANGELES, CA 90035
Email: ESENDIROV@protectdatashield.online

You may also use our Contact page to submit a privacy-related inquiry.