Privacy Policy

Last updated: 01/19/2026

Sentinel Vault (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website sentinelvault.net, interact with our content, submit information through forms, or subscribe to updates.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily submit through:
  • Contact forms
  • Training or consultation requests
  • Cybersecurity Culture Survey
  • Email subscription or “Subscribe” forms
  • Resource downloads, briefings, or inquiries
This information may include:
  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Company/organization
  • Role or title (if provided)
  • Survey responses
  • Any message or details you submit voluntarily
We do not request or store sensitive personal information unless you choose to provide it. Survey responses collected through the Cybersecurity Culture Survey are stored for aggregate analysis only.

1.2 Information Automatically Collected

We may collect limited technical data automatically when you access the site, including:
  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Links clicked
  • Referring website
  • Time spent on pages
This information is collected through:
  • Cookies
  • Server logs
  • Google Analytics (Measurement ID: G-57LT7Y5W4E)
  • WordPress.com/Jetpack analytics tools
We do not use cookies for advertising, remarketing, or behavioral profiling.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:
  • Respond to inquiries or requests
  • Provide training, consulting, or advisory services
  • Send updates when a new article is published (only if you subscribe)
  • Deliver survey results and insights
  • Improve website performance and user experience
  • Analyze how visitors engage with the site
  • Ensure site security and prevent misuse
  • Comply with legal requirements
We do not sell, rent, or trade your information.

3. Information Sharing

We may share data only under the following limited circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We use trusted third parties to help operate the website, including WordPress.com hosting, Jetpack email services, analytics tools, and form-processing platforms. These providers may access information solely to perform tasks on our behalf and are bound by confidentiality obligations.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, subpoena, or legitimate law enforcement request.

3.3 Business Operations

If we undergo a business transfer (e.g., sale, merger, reorganization), user information may be included as part of that process. We do not share information for advertising or marketing purposes.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information, including:
  • HTTPS encrypted connections
  • Secure WordPress.com Business hosting
  • Restricted access to stored data
  • Ongoing monitoring for suspicious activity
No system can guarantee perfect security, but we prioritize data protection.

5. Your Rights & Choices

You may:
  • Request a copy of your information
  • Request that we correct or update your information
  • Ask us to delete your data (unless legally required to retain it)
  • Unsubscribe from emails at any time via provided links
To make a privacy request, please contact us through our contact form.

6. Email Subscriptions

If you subscribe to receive updates, we store your email address for the sole purpose of sending notifications when new articles or updates are published. Each email includes an unsubscribe link.

7. External Links

This site may contain links to third-party websites such as Amazon, government reports (e.g., IC3 Annual Reports), news articles, or external resources. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites.

8. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

9. International Visitors

This site operates in the United States. If you access it from outside the U.S., you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in the United States.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date reflects the most recent revision.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us: Sentinel Vault Website: https://sentinelvault.net
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