Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

Protection Zone ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website protectionzone.net and purchase our digital security and privacy courses.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account or purchase courses
• Fill out contact forms or request information
• Subscribe to our newsletters or communications
• Participate in surveys or promotions

This information may include:

• Full name (first and last name)
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address (street address, city, postal code, country)
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
• Course enrollment and progress data

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

• IP address and geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Date and time of visits

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. These technologies help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Deliver targeted advertising and marketing messages

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Course Delivery: To provide access to purchased courses, track your progress, and deliver course materials
• Order Processing: To process transactions, send order confirmations, and provide customer support
• Communication: To send you important updates, promotional offers, newsletters, and educational content
• Personalization: To customize your experience and recommend relevant courses based on your interests
• Analytics: To analyze website usage, identify trends, and improve our services
• Marketing: To conduct targeted advertising campaigns through Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and other platforms
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, and technical problems

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, including:

• Payment processors for secure transaction processing
• Email service providers for communication delivery
• Analytics providers (Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel)
• Cloud storage and hosting services
• Customer support platforms

3.2 Advertising Partners

We use advertising platforms such as Google Ads (ID: G-9PP0DMRE28) and Facebook Ads (ID: 922189266394262) to deliver targeted advertisements. These partners may collect information about your browsing behavior across different websites.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.

3.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure server infrastructure
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Employee training on data protection

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

5. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your information in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

6. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Course access and enrollment data is maintained for the duration of your account.

10. 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 material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the information above. We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.

12. Compliance with Laws

We comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for European users and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents. This Privacy Policy is designed to meet the requirements of these regulations and provide transparency about our data practices.