Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 14, 2026
Introduction
SEC Scouts ("we," "our," or "us") 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 secscouts.com (the "Site").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Contact us via email or our contact form
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Submit news tips or corrections
- Participate in surveys or promotions
This information may include your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:
- IP address and general location information
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages
- Referring website or link
- Date and time of visits
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Site
- Respond to your inquiries and communications
- Send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (with your consent)
- Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how you use our Site
- Improve our content and services
- Deliver relevant advertising
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our Site.
Third-Party Analytics
We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to help analyze how visitors use the Site. These services may use cookies to collect information such as how often users visit the Site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to the Site.
Third-Party Advertising
We may display advertisements from third-party ad networks on our Site. These networks may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to our Site and other websites to provide relevant advertisements.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With third parties who provide services on our behalf, such as web hosting, analytics, and email delivery
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
- Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws and regulations.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access to your personal information
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out of marketing communications
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.
Links to Other Websites
Our Site 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 websites you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: