1. Who We Are

GardeVault is a cybersecurity and digital infrastructure agency based in the European Union. Our website address is: https://gardevault.eu. For privacy inquiries, please contact us at privacy@gardevault.eu.

2. What We Collect

• Contact details: name, email, phone
• Business data: company name, role, inquiry
• Technical data: IP address, browser, OS, device
• Usage data: pages visited, links clicked
• Client data: data relevant to services rendered

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16 years old.

3. How We Use Your Data

• To respond to your inquiries
• To deliver services and fulfill contracts
• To improve user experience and site performance
• To meet legal obligations
• To send updates or newsletters (only with your consent)

We never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. Legal Basis

We process data under the GDPR based on:

• Contractual necessity
• Legitimate interest
• Consent
• Legal obligation

5. Storage & Security

Your data is securely stored on EU-based servers using encryption, access controls, and regular audits. We retain data only as long as necessary for the stated purposes.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your data
• Request correction or deletion
• Object to or restrict processing
• Withdraw consent
• File a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, email us at privacy@gardevault.eu.

7. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and tools such as Google Analytics to measure site usage. You can control cookie behavior through your browser settings.

8. Third-Party Services

Some of our partners may process data outside the EU. We ensure appropriate data protection measures such as Standard Contractual Clauses or Data Privacy Framework compliance.

9. Changes

We may update this policy occasionally. Any changes will be reflected on this page with a new "Effective Date." Please check back regularly.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests regarding your privacy, contact us at privacy@gardevault.eu.