Privacy Policy

Our Data Protection Commitment

SecureCore is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy rights. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage with our cybersecurity training services.

We comply with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Japan's Personal Information Protection Act. This policy provides transparency about our data practices and your rights regarding your personal information.

By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our website or services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number when you submit contact forms or register for courses
Professional Information: Experience level, career goals, and training interests you share with us
Communication Data: Messages you send through our contact forms or email correspondence

Legal Basis: We process this information based on your consent and our legitimate interest in providing cybersecurity training services.

Automatically Collected Information

Usage Analytics: Pages visited, time spent on site, navigation patterns through Google Analytics
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies as described in our Cookie Policy
Server Logs: Access times, referring websites, and technical error information for security purposes

Retention Period: Analytics data is retained for 26 months, server logs for 12 months, and cookies as specified in our Cookie Policy.

How We Use Your Information

Service Provision

Respond to your inquiries about training programs
Provide course information and enrollment assistance
Deliver training materials and support services

Website Improvement

Analyze website usage to improve user experience
Identify technical issues and optimize performance
Develop relevant content based on user interests

Marketing Communications

Send information about new courses and training opportunities
Share cybersecurity industry insights and resources

Only with your explicit consent

Legal Compliance

Maintain records for regulatory compliance
Protect against fraud and security threats

How We Protect Your Information

Security Measures in Place

As cybersecurity training experts, we implement industry-standard security practices to protect your data.

Technical Safeguards

SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
Encrypted data storage with access controls
Regular security monitoring and vulnerability assessments

Operational Security

Limited staff access on a need-to-know basis
Data breach notification procedures in place
Regular backups with secure storage

Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you within 72 hours as required by GDPR and provide details about the incident and steps taken to resolve it.

Your Data Protection Rights

Right to Access Personal Data

You have the right to request a copy of all personal data we hold about you, including how it was collected and how it's being used.

Right to Rectification and Erasure

You can request that we correct inaccurate information or delete your personal data when it's no longer needed for the purposes it was collected.

Right to Data Portability

You can request to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format or have it transmitted to another service provider.

Right to Object to Processing

You have the right to object to processing of your personal data for marketing purposes or when processing is based on legitimate interests.

How to Exercise Your Rights

Contact us at info@zarethstone.com to exercise any of these rights. We will respond to your request within 30 days and may request verification of your identity.

Data Sharing and Third Parties

Our Data Sharing Principles

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We only share data in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

Trusted partners who assist with website hosting, email services, and analytics (Google Analytics)

Legal Requirements

When required by law or to protect our legal rights and the safety of our users

Third-Party Services

Google Analytics: Website usage statistics (anonymized data)
Email Service Provider: Contact form submissions and communications
Web Hosting Provider: Secure data storage and website delivery

All third-party processors are bound by data protection agreements and GDPR compliance requirements.

Your Rights and Opt-Out Instructions

You are not required to provide any personal information when using this website. If you prefer not to share your data, you may:

Avoid filling out contact forms, account registrations, or any data-submitting features
Disable cookies through your browser settings (see our Cookie Policy for more details)
Contact us to request removal of any previously shared personal data

We respect your privacy choices. If you would like us to delete your data, please reach out to us through our Contact page. We will process your request promptly.

Contact Our Data Protection Team

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

Email Contact

info@zarethstone.com

Subject: Data Protection Inquiry

Response Time

We will respond to privacy requests within 30 days as required by applicable data protection laws.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make significant changes, we will:

Post a notice on our website
Email registered users about material changes
Update the "Last Modified" date below

Continued use of our website after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

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