Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2024

1. Information We Collect

At Hera Cybersecurity, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

We collect the following types of personal data:

• Contact Form Data: When you submit a message via our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and any other information you provide in your message.
• Analytics Data: We use Vercel Analytics to collect anonymous information such as your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and the date/time of your visit. This data helps us understand how visitors interact with our website and improve user experience.

We only collect the minimum amount of data necessary for the purposes described below.

2. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

Under GDPR, we must have a valid legal reason to process your personal data. The legal bases for processing your personal data are:

• Consent: When you provide your contact information via our contact form, you consent to us using it to respond to your inquiries.
• Legitimate Interest: We use analytics data to improve our website and services, ensuring they meet user needs.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

• Responding to Inquiries: Contact form data is used solely to respond to your inquiries or requests.
• Improving Our Website: Analytics data helps us monitor traffic and usage patterns, allowing us to enhance our website’s performance and user experience.

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to gather information about how you use our website. You can manage your cookie preferences using our cookie banner.

• Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the basic functioning of our website.
• Analytics Cookies: We use Vercel Analytics to gather data on how users interact with our website, improving overall functionality.

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect your experience on the website.

5. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You may request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
• Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request your data in a machine-readable format.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how your data is used.
• Right to Object: You can object to certain types of data processing, such as for marketing purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@heracybersecurity.com.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations. Data collected through our contact form is retained for [insert time period] unless you request its deletion earlier.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure.

8. Data Transfers Outside the EU

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), your personal data may be transferred to countries outside the EEA. We ensure that such transfers are made with adequate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses, to protect your data.

9. Third-Party Processors

We use Vercel for hosting and analytics purposes. Vercel may collect and process certain information as described in their privacy policy. We encourage you to review Vercel’s Privacy Policy for more information.

10. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach involving your personal data, we will notify the relevant data protection authority and, if necessary, you, within 72 hours, as required by GDPR.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Effective Date" at the top will be updated accordingly.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: hello@heracybersecurity.com
Address: 34 Minowan Milkan Lane, Toronto, ON, M6J 0G3, Canada