Privacy Policy
Tideborn Defense, LLC ("Tideborn," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website tideborndefense.com or communicate with us.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
Submit contact forms or request information
Communicate with us via email or phone
Request capabilities statements or other materials
Engage our services
This may include:
Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
Company name and position
Information about your inquiry or project requirements
Any other information you choose to provide
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on pages
Referring website
Device information
We use standard web analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to collect this information for website improvement purposes.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Respond to your inquiries and requests
Provide information about our services
Communicate with you about potential projects or engagements
Improve our website and services
Comply with legal obligations
Protect our rights and prevent fraud
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or serving our clients, provided they agree to keep information confidential.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
With Your Consent: We may share information for any other purpose with your consent.
Information Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Sensitive Information: Do not submit classified, controlled unclassified information (CUI), export-controlled data, or other sensitive information through our website contact forms or unsecured email. For discussions involving sensitive information, we will establish secure communication channels.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain 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
Opt-Out: Opt out of receiving marketing communications from us
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@tideborndefense.com.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit website functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
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, we will take steps to delete it.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Tideborn Defense, LLC
Email: info@tideborndefense.com
Website: tideborndefense.com
Government and Defense Sector Considerations
For government clients and defense contractors: We handle information in accordance with applicable federal regulations including NIST SP 800-171, DFARS 252.204-7012, and other relevant data protection requirements. Specific handling procedures for CUI, classified information, and export-controlled data are established under contract and separate from this general website privacy policy.
This privacy policy applies to information collected through our public website. Contractual engagements and classified programs operate under separate, more stringent information handling requirements as specified in individual agreements and security protocols.
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