Effective Date: 2024-10-01
Company Name: WannaGuard
Company Address: Office 5588, 58 Peregrine Road, Hainault, Ilford, Essex, IG6 3SZ
Contact Information: contact@wannaguard.com
1. Introduction
At WannaGuard (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), your privacy is a top priority. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website, services, and interact with us (the “Services”). Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we handle it.
By using our Services, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
2.1 Personal Information
We store the personal information you provide to us when you purchase our plans. This information is necessary to deliver our services, including monitoring, reporting, and providing ongoing protection.
2.2 Data Scanning for Breaches
We scan for data using the information you provide to us in order to identify whether your personal information has been compromised in a breach. We do not collect data directly from breaches but instead scan for the presence of your data in publicly available or reported breaches to alert you and take further actions if necessary.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To Notify You: About data breaches that may involve your personal information.
- To Communicate: Sending you service-related messages, including alerts about breaches, and updates on your personal data.
- To Comply with Legal Obligations: In compliance with applicable laws, regulations, or court orders.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your data under the following circumstances:
4.1 Service Providers
We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our Services (e.g., payment processors, hosting services, data monitoring services). These parties are obligated to keep your information confidential and secure.
4.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas).
4.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you of any such transfer and ensure that your information remains protected.
5. Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to protect your personal information, no transmission of data over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Once this information is no longer necessary, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Correction: You can request that any incorrect or incomplete data be corrected.
- Right to Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal obligations.
- Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your personal information in certain cases, such as direct marketing.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@wannaguard.com.
8. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing our Services from outside the UK, your personal data may be transferred to, stored, or processed in other countries, including countries that may not have the same data protection laws as your jurisdiction. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data when transferred internationally.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These cookies help us understand how you use our Services and provide personalized features.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
10. Protecting Children’s Data in the Family Plan
At WannaGuard, we take the protection of children’s data seriously, especially for children included in our Family Plan. We comply with all relevant laws, including the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and GDPR.
10.1 Parental Consent
By entering your child’s information in the form for the Family Plan, you are actively providing consent as the parent or legal guardian for us to collect, process, and protect your child’s personal data in accordance with this privacy policy.
10.2 Data We Collect
For children included in the Family Plan, we may collect:
- First and Last Names
- Email Address (if applicable)
- Address
This data is used solely to provide protection services, such as monitoring data breaches and notifying parents/guardians of any security issues.
10.3 Parental Rights
Parents or legal guardians have full control over their child’s personal data and may:
- Access: Request access to the child’s personal data.
- Correction: Request corrections to any inaccurate data.
- Deletion: Request the deletion of the child’s data from our systems.
- Data Removal: Request the removal of the child’s data from data brokers.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@wannaguard.com.
10.4 Compliance with COPPA and GDPR
We follow COPPA and GDPR regulations to protect children’s data. We will not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 in the U.S. without explicit parental consent.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed.