Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how vermillion-defence.com ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use our website [vermillion-defence.com] (the "Site").

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Site:

a) Information You Provide Directly:

Personal Identifiers: When you fill out a form, register for an account, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us, you may provide us with your name, email address, phone number, company name, and similar contact details.
User Content: Any content you post publicly on the Site, such as comments, reviews, or forum posts.
Communications: Records of your correspondence with us, including support requests and survey responses.

b) Information Collected Automatically:
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and your visit:

Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Site, such as the pages you view, the links you click, and the time and duration of your visits.
Device Information: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
Location Data: General location information derived from your IP address.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect the information above. For more details, please see our "Cookies" section below.

c) Information from Third Parties:
We may receive information about you from other sources, such as social media platforms (if you interact with us through them) or analytics providers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To Provide and Maintain our Site: To operate, maintain, and improve the functionality of our Site.
To Communicate with You: To respond to your comments, questions, and requests; to send you administrative information (like updates to our policies); and to provide customer support.
For Marketing and Promotions: To send you promotional communications and newsletters, if you have opted in to receive them. You can opt-out of these at any time.
For Analytics: To understand how our Site is used, analyze trends, and gather demographic information about our user base to improve our services.
For Security and Fraud Prevention: To monitor and protect the security of our Site, our users, and our business.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (For EEA/UK Users)

If you are from the European Economic Area (EEA) or the UK, our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the context in which we collect it. We typically rely on the following:

Your consent (e.g., for marketing emails).
The performance of a contract with you (e.g., providing services you requested).
Our legitimate interests, which are not overridden by your rights (e.g., website analytics and security).

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following situations:

With Service Providers: We share information with trusted third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as data hosting, email delivery, analytics, and marketing services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
For Legal Reasons: To comply with a legal obligation, protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business by another company.
With Your Consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and hold certain information.

What are Cookies? Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function and cannot be switched off.
- Performance/Analytics Cookies: Allow us to count visits and traffic sources to improve performance.
- Functionality Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites.
How to Manage Cookies: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, limiting cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Site.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: The right to request copies of your personal data.
Correction: The right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure: The right to request that we delete your personal data.
Restriction of Processing: The right to request that we suspend the processing of your personal data.
Data Portability: The right to request a transfer of your data to another service.
Objection: The right to object to our processing of your personal data.
Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on consent, you have the right to withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details at the end of this policy.

7. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, or as required to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of [13/16, choose based on your jurisdiction and audience]. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to —and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.