EnGarde Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

EnGarde Media, Inc. (“EnGarde,” “we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal information when you use our website, applications, and services (the “Services”).

By using EnGarde, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

Information you provide directly

• Name, email address, username, phone number
• Billing information (when using paid services)
• Content you create or share (such as social media posts if you connect accounts)

Automatically collected data

• Device information (browser, operating system, device type)
• IP address and geolocation (approximate)
• Usage data (interactions, clicks, time on site/app)
• Cookies and tracking technologies

Third-party platform data (via integrations you authorize)

• Social media insights (e.g., engagement metrics, followers, post analytics)
• Payment confirmation (e.g., successful/failed transactions)
• Contact information or profile data shared via OAuth sign-in

We only access this data with your permission and according to the rules of each platform.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and improve our Services
• Authenticate accounts and enable integrations with platforms you choose to connect
• Analyze engagement, performance, and trends across your connected accounts
• Process payments securely via trusted providers (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)
• Send service updates, security alerts, and support messages
• Personalize your experience
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or illegal activity
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share information only in these circumstances:

• With service providers: For hosting, analytics, payment processing, and support under confidentiality agreements
• With third-party platforms: Only to provide Services, consistent with their policies
• For legal compliance: Required by law, regulation, or court order
• In business transactions: Merger, acquisition, or asset sale

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, improve performance, and measure analytics. You can control cookie settings in your browser or opt out of non-essential cookies.

6. Your Rights

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

• GDPR (EU/UK): Access, correction, deletion, restriction, portability, objection
• CCPA/CPRA (California residents): Right to know, delete, correct, and opt out of sharing personal data
• Other regions: Rights as provided under local data protection laws

To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@engarde.media. We will respond within legally required timelines.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us. If you disconnect an integration, we will no longer access new data, and stored data will be deleted or anonymized.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have collected information from a child, we will delete it immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

We may process your information in the United States and other countries. Where required, we use safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to protect data transferred outside your region.

10. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption, access controls, and secure servers, to protect personal data. However, no online service can guarantee 100% security.

11. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Services may link to third-party sites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those services. Please review their privacy policies before sharing personal data.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted here with the “last updated” date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

EnGarde Media, Inc.
Email: privacy@engarde.media