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.