Effective Date: October 1, 2024
Return on Security (“Company,” “We,” “Us,” or “Our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and disclose information when you access our Database or subscribe to our newsletter services. It also explains your rights regarding your personal data.
Table of Contents
1. Information We Collect
We collect and process the following types of information depending on your interaction with us:
Database Subscribers:
Personal Information: Names, email addresses, and company information.
Financial Information: Payment-related data is processed by third-party platforms, Stripe and QuickBooks, and is not stored or managed by us.
Newsletter Subscribers:
Personal Information: Email addresses only.
Website Visitors:
Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to collect non-identifiable information such as pages visited and time spent on the site.
2. How We Collect Data
We collect personal data through:
Direct user input via forms or email communication.
Third-party platforms such as Stripe and QuickBooks for database transactions and Beehiiv for newsletter subscriptions.
Google Analytics for website analytics and performance tracking.
3. Purpose of Data Collection
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
Database Business Model:
Providing access to the Database.
Customizing services and responding to user inquiries.
Managing customer relationships, billing, and support.
Newsletter Business Model:
Sending updates, newsletters, and other communications related to the content you have subscribed to.
4. Sharing and Disclosure of Data
We do not sell or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we share data with the following service providers for business operations:
Stripe and QuickBooks:
We share names, company information, and email addresses to facilitate payment processing. Payment details are handled directly by these platforms and not stored by us.
Beehiiv:
We store email addresses of our newsletter subscribers on the Beehiiv platform for communication purposes. For Beehiiv’s full privacy policy, please see Beehiiv Privacy Policy.
5. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely in the following platforms:
Beehiiv: Email addresses for newsletter subscribers.
Airtable: Names, email addresses, and company information for database customers.
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or deletion.
6. Data Retention
We retain your data as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. You may request the deletion or modification of your data at any time.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access your data and request a copy of the information we hold.
Modify or correct any inaccuracies in your data.
Request the deletion of your data, subject to legal or contractual limitations.
Object to or restrict certain types of data processing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Your Contact Email].
We use Google Analytics to track and analyze website usage. Additionally, our third-party platforms (e.g., Beehiiv, Airtable) may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience. We do not control the privacy practices or cookie policies of these platforms.
9. International Data Transfers
We serve customers globally and may transfer personal data across international borders in compliance with applicable regulations. For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) or other regions with specific data protection laws, we will ensure that your data is protected according to applicable standards.
10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any significant updates will be communicated via email or through our website. Your continued use of our services after such updates signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 1235 East Blvd, Suite E #667, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America