A legal disclaimer

Effective Date: June 19, 2026

DefendForward ("DefendForward," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website or engage our cybersecurity consulting services.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information in the following ways:

Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:

• Complete a contact form

• Request a consultation

• Subscribe to newsletters or updates

• Download white papers or other resources

• Register for webinars or events

• Apply for employment

• Communicate with us by email or telephone

This information may include:

• Name

• Company name

• Job title

• Email address

• Phone number

• Business address

• Project information

• Any information you choose to provide

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device type

• Operating system

• Date and time of access

• Pages viewed

• Referral website

• General geographic location

• Website usage statistics

This information helps us improve website performance, usability, and security.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries

• Provide cybersecurity consulting services

• Schedule meetings and consultations

• Deliver requested resources

• Improve our website and services

• Send newsletters or marketing communications (only where permitted)

• Maintain website security

• Detect fraud or misuse

• Comply with legal obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable, we process personal information based on:

• Your consent

• Performance of a contract

• Compliance with legal obligations

• Legitimate business interests, including improving our services and protecting our systems

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve website functionality

• Remember user preferences

• Analyze website traffic

• Measure marketing effectiveness

• Enhance user experience

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly.

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information only with:

• Trusted service providers who support our business operations

• Professional advisors (such as legal or accounting firms)

• Government authorities when required by law

• Successors in the event of a merger, acquisition, or business transfer

All third-party providers are expected to protect your information using appropriate security measures.

6. Data Security

As a cybersecurity consulting firm, DefendForward takes information security seriously.

We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from:

• Unauthorized access

• Disclosure

• Alteration

• Misuse

• Loss

• Destruction

While no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, we continually evaluate and improve our security practices.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Provide requested services

• Meet contractual obligations

• Comply with legal requirements

• Resolve disputes

• Enforce our agreements

When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information

• Correct inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your information

• Restrict or object to certain processing

• Request data portability

• Withdraw consent where applicable

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

9. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list, you may receive updates about:

• Cybersecurity news

• Industry insights

• Company announcements

• Educational content

• Events and webinars

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are intended for business professionals and organizations.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will promptly delete it.

12. International Visitors

If you access our website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or business operations.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

DefendForward

West Haven, Utah, USA

General Inquiries: info@defendforward.com

15. Your Trust Matters

At DefendForward, protecting information isn't just our business—it's our commitment. We strive to handle your personal information with the same professionalism, integrity, and security that we deliver to every client.