We collect information in the following ways.

Information you provide voluntarily

• Messages sent through contact forms
• Emails you send to us
• Newsletter subscriptions (if available)

Information collected automatically

• IP address, basic request metadata (server logs)
• Browser and device information
• Pages visited, interactions, and referrers
• Approximate location derived from IP (country/region)

We use information for the following purposes.

• To provide and maintain the website and its tools
• To improve content quality, usability, and performance
• To detect, prevent, and respond to security issues and abuse
• To communicate with you if you contact us
• To measure marketing performance and content effectiveness

Some GuardLayer tools run checks directly in your browser.

• Results may be generated locally and shown to you in real time.
• Unless explicitly stated, results are not stored by us.
• If a tool communicates with our server, basic technical logs may be kept temporarily for security.

GuardLayer may use analytics services to understand traffic and improve the website.

• Analytics may use cookies or similar technologies.
• Collected data may include pages viewed, time spent, device information, and referrers.
• We use analytics for performance and security monitoring.

You can control cookies through your browser settings and, where applicable, any cookie preference controls provided on the website.

GuardLayer participates in affiliate marketing programs.

• Some links on this website may be affiliate links.
• Affiliate providers may use cookies or tracking parameters to attribute referrals.
• We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate providers have their own privacy policies and tracking practices.

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share limited information only in these cases.

• With service providers that help operate the website (hosting, analytics)
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect the security and integrity of the website and users

We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy.

• Server logs may be retained for a limited period for security and troubleshooting.
• Analytics retention depends on the analytics provider configuration.
• Messages you send us may be retained for support and record-keeping.

We implement measures designed to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

• Access controls and least-privilege practices
• Secure configuration and monitoring

No website can guarantee absolute security, but we work to maintain a strong security posture.

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data.

• Right to access the personal data we hold about you
• Right to correct inaccurate personal data
• Right to request deletion of your personal data
• Right to object to or restrict certain processing

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@guardlayer.net.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The effective date will reflect the latest version.