Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact us via email or forms
• Register for educational programs
• Make donations
• Participate in surveys or feedback

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website or use our tools, we automatically collect:

QR Code Scanner Tool

When you use our QR Code Security Scanner:

• QR code images are NOT stored - Images are processed in real-time and immediately discarded
• URLs are analyzed temporarily - URLs from QR codes are sent to third-party security services (VirusTotal) for threat analysis
• No personal data collected - We do not link scans to individual users
• Aggregate statistics only - We track total scans and threat detections for service improvement

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: Provide educational resources, tools, and support
• Communications: Send newsletters, updates, and respond to inquiries
• Security: Protect against fraud, abuse, and malicious activity
• Analytics: Understand usage patterns to improve our services
• Compliance: Meet legal and regulatory requirements
• Mission Advancement: Support our nonprofit mission and report to stakeholders

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We Share Information With:

• Service Providers: Trusted third parties that help us operate our services (hosting, email, analytics)
• Security Services: VirusTotal and other security APIs for threat detection
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
• Partner Organizations: With your explicit consent for specific programs

Third-Party Services We Use:

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: All data transmitted to our servers uses TLS/SSL encryption
• Access Controls: Strict limitations on who can access personal data
• Regular Audits: Ongoing security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Incident Response: Procedures to address and notify users of any breaches
• Data Minimization: We only collect and retain necessary information

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access and Control

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Object: Object to certain data processing activities

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: privacy@siqurity.org

We will respond to your request within 30 days.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Performance Cookies: Improve site speed and user experience

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

Most browsers accept cookies by default. Visit your browser's help section to learn how to modify cookie settings.

7. Children's Privacy

We are committed to protecting children's privacy online:

• Our K-12 educational programs comply with FERPA and COPPA requirements
• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent
• Parents and schools can request access to or deletion of student data
• Student data is used solely for educational purposes

If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13 without consent, please contact us immediately at privacy@siqurity.org.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect:

• Changes in our practices
• New legal requirements
• Technology updates
• Service improvements

We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting a notice on our website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email to registered users (for material changes)

Your continued use of our services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices: