Privacy Policy Overview
GuardedContent is committed to protecting your privacy. This article summarises our key data practices — for the full details, please read our [Privacy Policy](https://guardedcontent.com/privacy).
What data we collect:
Account information: Name, email address, username, and password (encrypted).
Payment information: Processed securely by Stripe. We do not store full card numbers.
Usage data: Pages visited, content viewed, interactions, and feature usage — used to improve the platform.
Device and browser information: IP address, browser type, and operating system — used for security and analytics.
Communications: Messages you send and receive within the platform.
How we use your data:
To operate and improve the GuardedContent platform.
To process payments and manage subscriptions.
To send you notifications, receipts, and support communications.
To detect and prevent fraud and abuse.
To comply with legal obligations.
Your rights:
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data.
Terms of Service Overview
By using GuardedContent, you agree to our [Terms of Service](https://guardedcontent.com/terms). Key points include:
You must be at least 18 years of age to use GuardedContent.
You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials.
You may not use GuardedContent for any illegal activities.
Content you post must not violate copyright, include illegal material, or breach our community guidelines.
GuardedContent reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.
We may update our Terms of Service from time to time. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of any changes.
For the complete and legally binding terms, please refer to the full [Terms of Service](https://https://guardedcontent.com/terms).
DMCA and Copyright Claims
GuardedContent takes intellectual property rights seriously. If you believe content on the platform infringes your copyright, you can file a DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) takedown notice.
To submit a DMCA notice:
Contact us at [email protected] or via our https://support.guardedcontent.com
Include the following in your notice:
Your name and contact information
A description of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed
The URL or location of the allegedly infringing content on GuardedContent
A statement that you have a good faith belief the use is not authorised
A statement that the information in your notice is accurate, under penalty of perjury
Your electronic or physical signature
We will review valid DMCA notices and take appropriate action, which may include removing the content and notifying the uploader.
Counter-notices: If you believe content was removed in error, you may submit a DMCA counter-notice. Contact [email protected] for instructions.
Data Retention and Deletion Requests
Data retention:
Account data is retained for as long as your account is active.
Transaction records are retained for 7 years to comply with financial and tax regulations.
Usage and analytics data may be retained in anonymised or aggregated form indefinitely.
Requesting data deletion:
You have the right to request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements).
Submit a formal data deletion request: Email us at [email protected] with the subject line "Data Deletion Request" and include your account email address. We will respond within 30 days in accordance with applicable law.
Note: Some data (e.g. financial transaction records) may need to be retained for legal compliance even after account deletion.
Cookie Policy
GuardedContent uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate the platform, remember your preferences, and analyse usage.
Types of cookies we use:
Type | Purpose |
Essential | Required for the platform to function (e.g. session authentication, security). Cannot be disabled. |
Functional | Remember your preferences and settings (e.g. language, playback quality). |
Analytics | Help us understand how users interact with the platform |
Managing cookies:
You can manage cookie preferences from your browser settings.
Note that disabling essential cookies may prevent the platform from functioning correctly.
For full details, see our Privacy Policy at https://guardedcontent.com/privacy.