Privacy Notice Shieldonsystems -

Who We Are

Shieldonsystems is a cutting-edge digital marketing and IT consultancy firm dedicated to helping businesses harness the power of digital platforms. With a focus on cybersecurity, we safeguard your data by implementing advanced security practices to protect it at every stage.

What Personal Data We Collect and Why

We collect specific personal data to enhance your experience and improve our services. The following outlines the types of data we may collect and the purpose of collecting it:

1. Comments
When visitors leave comments on our website, we collect the information provided in the comments form, such as name and email, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to assist with spam detection. We may also create an anonymized string from your email address (called a hash) and share it with the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. After your comment is approved, your profile picture (if available) will be publicly visible.

2. Media
If you upload images to our website, please avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site may download and extract any location data embedded in uploaded images.

3. Contact Forms
When you fill out contact forms on our site, we collect information such as your name, email address, and any additional details you provide. This information is used to respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.

4. Cookies
Our website uses cookies for various purposes:

If you leave a comment, you may opt to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for future convenience. These cookies last for one year.
If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie checks if your browser accepts cookies and is deleted when you close your browser.
Login cookies last for two days, while screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. Logging out will remove login cookies.
Editing or publishing an article will save an additional cookie in your browser, indicating the post ID, which expires after one day.

5. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on our site may include embedded content (such as videos or articles). Embedded content from other websites functions as if you were visiting those external sites, which may collect data, use cookies, and apply additional third-party tracking.

6. Analytics

We collect anonymized data to understand website usage patterns and improve our services. This data may include information such as IP addresses, browser types, and the pages visited.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes without your consent. We may share data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating the website, conducting business, or servicing you, but only as necessary for them to provide their services.

How Long We Retain Your Data

Data retention periods vary:

Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely for automatic follow-up approvals.
For registered users, personal information is stored in their profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their data (except for usernames), and website administrators can also manage user data.

Your Rights Over Your Data

You have the right to:

Request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
Request deletion of personal data we hold, excluding data retained for legal, security, or administrative reasons.

Where We Send Your Data

Visitor comments may be processed through an automated spam detection service to enhance site security and user experience.

How We Protect Your Data

We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. This includes encryption, firewalls, and secure access protocols to safeguard data in transit and at rest.
Data Breach Procedures
In the event of a data breach, we will take prompt steps to mitigate the impact. We will notify affected users and relevant regulatory authorities in compliance with applicable laws and provide guidance on steps they should take to protect themselves.
Third Parties We Receive Data From
We may receive data from third-party analytics providers to better understand user interactions on our website. This data is used in anonymized or aggregated forms to inform our business strategies and enhance our services.
Automated Decision-Making and Profiling
We do not use automated decision-making or profiling based on personal data to influence user experiences or outcomes on our website.
Industry Regulatory Disclosure Requirements
As a cybersecurity-focused organization, Shieldonsystems complies with applicable data protection and privacy laws. We may be required to disclose personal data in response to lawful requests by public authorities, including meeting national security or law enforcement requirements.