Topics:
- Introduction and General Terms
- What information will the SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM collect about me?
- How will the SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM use the information they collect about me?
- When will the SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM contact me?
- Will I be contacted for marketing purposes?
- Will the SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM share my personal information with anyone else?
- Offensive or inappropriate content on the SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM website
- What if I am aged 16 or under?
- How long will the SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM keep my personal information?
- Can I find out what personal information the SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM holds about me?
- Cookies Policy
- Changes to the SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM's Privacy Policy
- Contacting the SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM about this Privacy Policy
1. Introduction and General Terms
SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM is dedicated to safeguarding your personal information and respecting your privacy rights. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our services, both online and offline, including our website, phone, email, and written correspondence.
As part of our commitment to protecting your privacy, we adhere to applicable data protection laws, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand:
• What information SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM may collect from you.
• How we will use the information we collect.
• When and why we may contact you.
• Whether we share your information with third parties.
• Your choices regarding the personal information you provide.
• Our use of cookies on the SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM website and how you can manage these cookies.
Please note that this Privacy Policy may be subject to updates. We recommend checking it periodically to stay informed about any changes.
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2. What information will the SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM collect about me?
When you interact with SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM's services, such as registering for an account, participating in contests, or accessing our online content, we may collect personal information about you. This may include your name, email address, postal address, telephone or mobile number, date of birth, and other relevant details, depending on the nature of the interaction.
In certain cases, we may request additional information, including sensitive personal information, and will provide a clear explanation of why we need this information and how it will be used.
SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM also uses cookies and collects IP addresses (unique identifiers for devices on the internet) to enhance your online experience and for analytical purposes when you visit our websites. More details about cookies are provided in Section 11 below.
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3. How will the SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM use the information they collect about me?
We will use your personal information for various purposes, including:
• Providing our services, activities, and online content.
• Handling your requests and inquiries.
• Managing "service administration purposes," such as password reminders or service notifications.
• Contacting you about your submissions, including any content you provide.
• Sharing information about our services, activities, or online content.
• Analyzing user behavior to improve our services and user experience.
When we intend to use your personal information for other purposes, we will notify you and seek your consent where necessary.
4. When will the SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM contact me?
TSECURITY-SCIENCE.COM may contact you under the following circumstances:
• Regarding services, activities, or online content you have signed up for.
• If you have opted to receive further correspondence.
• In relation to contributions you have submitted, such as message board posts or social network interactions.
• For participation in voluntary surveys about our services.
• For marketing purposes, if you have given explicit consent (see Section 5 below).
Please refer to specific service pages for detailed information on how we may contact you for specific services or activities.
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5. Will I be contacted for marketing purposes?
SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM will not contact you for marketing purposes or promote new services, activities, or online content unless you have provided explicit consent.
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6. Will the SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM share my personal information with anyone else?
We are committed to keeping your information confidential. However, we may disclose your information when required or permitted by law or as described in Section 7 below.
In some cases, we may engage third parties to process your information, subject to strict compliance with our instructions. These third parties will not use your personal information for their own purposes without your explicit consent.
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7. Offensive or inappropriate content on the SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM website
If you post offensive, inappropriate, or disruptive content on SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM websites or engage in disruptive behavior, we may use your personal information to address such issues.
Additionally, if we reasonably believe that your content breaches international laws, we may inform relevant third parties, such as your employer, school, email/internet provider, or law enforcement agencies, about the content and your behavior.
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8. What if I am a user aged 16 or under?
If you are aged 16 or under, please obtain permission from your parent/guardian before providing any personal information to SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM. Users under 16 without this consent should not provide us with personal information.
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9. How long will the SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM keep my personal information?
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary for the relevant purpose or as required by applicable contracts or legal obligations. For instance, if you cancel your website membership, your account will be deleted, but certain information may be retained for administrative purposes.
SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM, as a publicly funded organization, may retain some user-generated content for historical purposes. We will inform you when content is likely to be kept indefinitely or shared with approved historical archives.
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10. Can I find out what personal information the SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM holds about me?
Under the Data Protection Act, you have the right to request a copy of your personal information held by SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM and request corrections if inaccuracies exist. Please note that a fee may apply for information requests, and we will verify your identity using two pieces of approved identification. To make such requests or for further inquiries about this Privacy Policy, please contact
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11. Cookies Policy - Information the SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM collects from you
a. What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small data file, often including a unique identifier, sent to your computer or mobile device's browser from a website's computer. These cookies are stored on your device's hard drive. Your browser allows websites to access only the cookies they have sent to you, ensuring your privacy. Many websites, including SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM, use cookies to track online traffic and improve user experiences.
On SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM websites, cookies record information about your online preferences and help tailor the website to your interests. You can adjust your browser settings to accept all cookies, notify you when a cookie is sent, or reject all cookies. Note that rejecting cookies may limit certain personalized features.
During your visit to a SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM website, pages and a cookie are downloaded to your device. This helps us recognize returning visitors and enhance their experience.
b. How does the SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM use cookies?
Cookies provide valuable insights into our visitors' profiles, enabling us to improve user experiences. For example, if you previously visited our education pages, we might highlight relevant educational content during your subsequent visits.
We also use independent measurement and research companies to gather information about visitors to our websites through cookies, log file data, and embedded code. This information helps us improve our services while ensuring that third parties strictly adhere to our instructions and use the data solely for our benefit (as mentioned in Section 6 above).
Certain areas of SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM websites may use cookies for specific purposes, such as enabling online games.
c. Third Party Cookies on SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM pages
When visiting SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM websites, you may encounter cookies unrelated to SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM or its contractors. These cookies are associated with third-party websites, such as YouTube or Flickr. SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM does not control these cookies, and you should review the respective third-party websites' privacy policies for more information.
d. SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM cookies and how to reject cookies?
For detailed information on the primary cookies used by SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM and how to manage the cookies you receive, please refer to the SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM Cookie List and How To Reject Cookies.
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12. Changes to SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM's Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. We recommend reviewing it each time you provide personal information to SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM. The date of the most recent revisions will be displayed on this page. If you disagree with any changes, please discontinue your use of SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM websites for submitting personal information.
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13. Contacting the SECURITY-SCIENCE.COM about this Privacy Policy
For questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact
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