Privacy Policy
Your privacy and data security are our top priorities
Last Updated: January 2025
Introduction
At Security Toolkit, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our security tools and services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Use our security tools and services
- Contact us through our contact forms
- Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
- Participate in our community discussions
- Report bugs or provide feedback
Automatically Collected Information
We may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns:
- IP address and location data
- Browser type and version
- Operating system information
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referring website information
- Device identifiers
Tool Usage Data
When using our security tools, we may collect:
- Tool usage statistics (anonymized)
- Error logs and performance metrics
- Security scan results (processed locally when possible)
- User preferences and settings
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Service Provision: To provide and maintain our security tools and services
- Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our tools and website
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Research: To conduct research and analysis (anonymized data only)
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:
Encryption
All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard protocols (HTTPS/TLS).
Access Control
Strict access controls and authentication mechanisms protect your data.
Secure Storage
Data is stored in secure, encrypted databases with regular backups.
Minimal Data
We collect only the minimum necessary data to provide our services.
Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website
- Consent: When you have given explicit consent to share your information
- Emergency: In case of emergencies to protect life, health, or safety
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (anonymized)
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
- Security Cookies: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to your personal data
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing
- Portability: Request data portability
- Objection: Object to processing of your data
- Complaint: Lodge a complaint with supervisory authority
- Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:
- Account Data: Retained while your account is active
- Usage Data: Anonymized after 24 months
- Communication Data: Retained for 3 years for customer support
- Legal Requirements: Retained as required by applicable laws
Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party services. 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.
International Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
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. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Subject: Privacy Policy Inquiry
Your privacy matters to us
We're committed to protecting your data and maintaining your trust in our security tools.