Liberty-Shield Privacy Policy

Liberty-Shield Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 24-09-2025

Liberty-Shield values your trust and is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains in detail how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information, as well as the rights you have regarding your personal data.

1. Information We Collect

We collect limited categories of information necessary to provide our services:

  • Personal Information - Name, email address, billing details, and other identifiers you provide when signing up for memberships or communicating with us.
  • Usage Information - IP address, device information, browser type, operating system, and site activity (e.g., pages visited, time spent).
  • Exposure Data - Publicly available personal information from online sources and data broker sites, used solely to identify risks and facilitate removal/suppression requests.
  • Support/Communication Records -Any information you provide when contacting customer support (including emails or forms).
  • Payment Information – Processed securely via trusted third-party payment providers; Liberty-Shield does not store full payment card details.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used only for legitimate business purposes, including to:

  • Deliver and maintain our services.
  • Process payments, verify transactions, and manage subscriptions.
  • Provide account updates, service notifications, and important security alerts.
  • Improve website performance, usability, and functionality.
  • Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity.
  • Produce anonymized analytics and reports to improve business operations.
  • Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and enforcement requests.

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Data may only be shared in the following situations:

  • Service Providers – Trusted third parties (e.g., payment processors, IT hosting, analytics, communication tools) under strict confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Obligations – When required by law, regulation, subpoena, or government request, or to protect the safety of Liberty-Shield, its clients, or the public.
  • Business Transfers – In the event of a merger, acquisition, or reorganization, your data may transfer to the successor entity under the same protections.

4. Data Retention

Liberty-Shield retains your personal information only for as long as is necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes.

Active Subscriptions

For clients with ongoing membership plans, we retain personal information for the duration of the subscription. This ensures we can continuously monitor, request removals, and provide support. Once you cancel your membership, your personal information will be securely deleted within one hundred eighty (180) days, unless retention is required by law.

One-Time Services

For clients who purchase one-time services, we retain personal information for up to six (6) months after service completion. This limited period allows us to:

  • Respond to support inquiries
  • Conduct internal audits and quality assurance
  • Provide proof of service, if requested

After this period, your information is securely deleted, unless retention is required by law.

Legal, Security, and Regulatory Requirements

Certain information may be retained for longer periods if necessary to:

  • Comply with tax, accounting, or payment processing laws
  • Investigate fraud or security incidents
  • Enforce our Terms of Service or other agreements
  • Respond to lawful requests from regulatory or law enforcement authorities

General Policy

We regularly review and update our retention practices to ensure that personal data is not kept longer than necessary. Once data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard safeguards including:

  • Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest.
  • Regular security audits and monitoring for vulnerabilities.
  • Access restrictions to authorized personnel only.
  • Ongoing updates to align with evolving cybersecurity best practices.

No system can be 100% secure, but Liberty-Shield takes reasonable steps to reduce risks of unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

6. Cookies & Tracking

Our website may use cookies, web beacons, and tracking technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and improve user experience.
  • Analyze traffic and usage trends.
  • Provide relevant marketing where legally permitted.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.

7. Your Rights

You may, at any time:

  • Access – Request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction – Ask us to update or fix inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion – Request removal of personal data, subject to legal requirements.
  • Restriction – Limit certain types of data processing.
  • Opt Out – Stop receiving marketing or non-essential communications.
  • Portability – Request transfer of your personal data to another provider.

Requests can be made by contacting us directly.

8. Data Use and Disclaimer Section

Use of Personal Information

In the course of fulfilling deletion, suppression, or blocking requests, Liberty Shield may collect and submit personal information, including but not limited to name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and government-issued identification, solely for the purpose of verifying identity with third parties and executing such requests.

Disclaimer on Results

Liberty Shield endeavors to minimize the client’s data exposure through industry-standard practices. However, results are dependent upon third-party compliance and circumstances beyond Liberty Shield’s control. Liberty Shield does not and cannot guarantee permanent deletion, universal suppression, elimination of all spam communications, or detection of every data breach or dark web exposure. Results may vary by individual case.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. By using our services, you consent to this transfer. All data is handled in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we learn that a minor’s data has been collected, it will be deleted promptly.

11. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in practices, services, or legal requirements. Updated versions will include a new “Last Updated” date and will be posted on our website.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: info@liberty-shield.com.