Last Updated: November 14, 2025
Security Department Services ("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 securitydept.com or engage our cybersecurity consulting services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the website or use our services.
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
The personal information we may collect includes:
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity:
When you engage our security services, we may collect additional information necessary to provide those services:
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These include:
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may limit website functionality.
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal bases for processing your personal information include:
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business:
These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
We may share information with lawyers, accountants, auditors, and other professional advisors who assist us in conducting our business.
We may disclose your information when required by law or in response to:
In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control.
We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.
As a cybersecurity company, we take data security seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we continuously work to enhance our security measures.
In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by applicable law, typically within 72 hours of discovery.
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:
| Type of Information | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Client service records and reports | 7 years after engagement completion |
| Financial and billing records | 7 years for tax and legal compliance |
| Marketing communications records | Until you unsubscribe or request deletion |
| Website analytics data | 26 months (Google Analytics default) |
| Inquiry and quote requests | 2 years or until no longer needed |
When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policies and applicable legal requirements.
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
We will respond to your request within 30 days (or as required by applicable law). We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
We use MailChimp to manage our newsletter subscriptions. When you subscribe, your email address is stored and processed by MailChimp in accordance with their privacy policy.
You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by:
Even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you transactional or service-related communications.
We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage and improve our services. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit our site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site.
Google Analytics uses cookies and may collect your IP address. The information is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required by law or where third parties process the information on Google's behalf.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
We use MailChimp for email marketing and newsletter distribution. MailChimp may collect information about your interaction with our emails (open rates, click rates, etc.). For more information, see MailChimp's Privacy Policy.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as security news sites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information.
Our services and website 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 personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States. These countries may have data protection laws different from those in your country.
When we transfer personal information internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards, such as:
Some web browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can manage cookies and tracking through your browser settings.
During security assessments and penetration testing, we may discover or have access to sensitive client data. We treat all such data with the highest level of confidentiality:
All service engagements are governed by strict confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements that provide additional protections for client information beyond this Privacy Policy.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by:
Your continued use of our website or services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Security Department Services
Privacy Officer
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33325
United States
Email: privacy@securitydept.com
Phone: (954) 998-1219
General Inquiries: sales@securitydept.com
If you are located in the EEA and believe we have not addressed your concerns adequately, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date stated above and applies to all information collected by Security Department Services through our website and services.