Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 9, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Defend Cyberspace ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you interact with our website or services, in full compliance with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Who We Are

Defend Cyberspace is a cybersecurity consulting firm based in the EU, offering services such as threat assessments, defense strategies, and incident response.

Email: [email protected]

2. What Personal Data We Collect

Contact Information: Name, email address, and phone number submitted via contact forms.
Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and usage logs.
Usage Information: Pages visited, links clicked, session duration, and interactions.
Communication Data: Records of emails or other correspondence with us.

3. Legal Bases for Processing

Consent: When you voluntarily submit your data to us.
Contractual Necessity: To provide services you request.
Legal Obligation: For compliance with regulatory or legal obligations.
Legitimate Interest: To improve services, protect security, and communicate effectively.

4. How We Use Your Data

To respond to inquiries and support requests
To provide and improve our services
To ensure the security and performance of our systems
To send administrative and legal notices

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use essential cookies for site functionality and may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our site. You will be asked for consent upon your first visit. You may disable cookies in your browser settings.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share your data with service providers who assist in operations (e.g., cloud hosting, email delivery) under strict contractual confidentiality obligations.
We may disclose data to law enforcement or public authorities when required by law.

7. International Data Transfers

If data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or rely on adequacy decisions by the European Commission.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Contact form data is stored for up to 2 years. Anonymized analytics data may be kept longer.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of your data (the “right to be forgotten”)
Object to or restrict processing of your data
Withdraw your consent at any time
Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority

To exercise your rights, email us at [email protected].

10. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational security measures including encryption (HTTPS), access controls, secure server environments, and employee training to protect your data from unauthorized access or misuse.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us to have it removed.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices. We will post updates on this page and encourage you to review it periodically.

13. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or to exercise your rights, contact us:

Email: [email protected]