1. Information We Collect
GuardYou is designed with privacy in mind. We collect minimal information necessary to provide our security services:
- Website URLs: This extension collects domain visits for threat detection. We analyze URLs you visit to detect threats, but this data is processed locally and not stored permanently.
- Threat Data: When threats are detected, we may collect anonymized threat signatures to improve our protection.
- Usage Statistics: Basic extension usage data to help us improve performance (fully anonymized).
- Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your email address and chosen password (encrypted).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information solely to:
- Protect you from malicious websites and online threats
- Improve our threat detection capabilities
- Provide customer support when requested
- Send important security updates and notifications
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance our service (anonymized data only)
3. Information We DON'T Collect
GuardYou is committed to your privacy. We explicitly do NOT collect:
- Personal browsing history or website content
- Passwords, credit card numbers, or personal documents
- Your search queries or personal communications
- Location data or device fingerprints
- Any personally identifiable information beyond what's necessary
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:
- With your explicit consent
- To comply with legal obligations or court orders
- To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
- In connection with a business merger or acquisition (with prior notice)
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
- All data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS
- Passwords are encrypted using advanced hashing algorithms
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Limited access to data on a need-to-know basis
6. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary:
- Account data: Until you delete your account
- Threat data: Up to 30 days for analysis, then anonymized
- Usage statistics: Anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for service improvement
7. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Update or correct your information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Portability: Request your data in a portable format
- Opt-out: Disable data collection for service improvement
8. Cookies and Tracking
GuardYou uses minimal cookies and tracking:
- Essential cookies for basic functionality
- No advertising or tracking cookies
- You can disable cookies in your browser settings
9. Third-Party Services
We may use select third-party services for:
- Threat intelligence databases (for URL verification)
- Analytics services (with anonymized data only)
- Customer support tools
These services are bound by strict data protection agreements.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do:
- We'll notify active users via email
- The updated policy will be posted on our website
- Continued use constitutes acceptance of the changes
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or your personal information, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@guardyou.com
- Contact form: Contact Us