Learn how your data is handled while you are using Shield Cloaked
Shield Cloaked ("the company") is dedicated to protecting user privacy through strict data minimization. This policy outlines how we handle information across our website and any browser extensions distributed by Shield Cloaked (collectively, "the extensions" or "the services"), ensuring transparency and security without unnecessary data retention.
Our web infrastructure automatically processes standard access logs to ensure the security and stability of our services. This includes:
These categories of data are processed solely to the extent necessary to protect our infrastructure and maintain its stable operation.
Purchases for premium features are handled through Stripe. We do not collect or store credit card or payment data ourselves.
License keys and transactional emails are sent via trusted third-party providers. These emails are used only for business purposes and retained for a short period to ensure successful delivery. All email data is purged from the provider’s systems within 30–40 days or sooner upon user request. Exceptions include email addresses associated with bounces, unsubscribes, or spam complaints, which may be retained in suppression lists to maintain delivery reliability. No actual email content is stored in these cases.
In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process information based on the following legal grounds:
The specified legal bases ensure the lawful and proper processing of information in accordance with the requirements of the GDPR.
The extensions distributed by Shield Cloaked are designed for local operation:
These principles ensure that the extensions operate in a fully local mode and prevent any transmission of user data to third‑party services.
By using the website or any of the extensions distributed by Shield Cloaked, you consent to the collection and processing of the minimal data necessary to deliver the service, such as your email for license activation. If you do not agree, you cannot use the services.
Information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy or as required by law. Server logs are periodically purged. Because we do not store customer emails after license delivery, we generally do not hold persistent personal records.
We use industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no system is completely secure.
Under laws such as GDPR and CCPA, users may have the right to access, correct, or request the erasure of personal data. Because we practice strict data minimization, we generally do not maintain records of your identity. Requests can be made using the contact information below.
Users are responsible for reviewing this privacy policy periodically. Continued use of Shield Cloaked services constitutes acceptance of the current privacy policy.
This privacy policy may be updated periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Users are encouraged to review the policy regularly.
Purchases for premium features are subject to a 30-day money-back guarantee as outlined in our terms and conditions. Refunds are issued via the original payment provider and are subject to their processing policies.
For any questions regarding this privacy policy or data practices, please contact us via email.
This marketplace privacy addendum (“addendum”) supplements the Shield Cloaked privacy policy and applies specifically to data processing activities related to the Shield Cloaked marketplace (“marketplace”). All definitions, principles, and protections outlined in the main privacy policy remain in effect unless outlined in this addendum.
To facilitate marketplace participation and payouts, Shield Cloaked may process the following creator data:
These categories of data enable the proper functioning of the marketplace, the execution of financial operations, and the protection of the platform.
To deliver marketplace products and manage refunds, Shield Cloaked may process:
Shield Cloaked does not collect or store payment card data. All payment information is processed exclusively by Stripe.
For operational, financial, and legal compliance, Shield Cloaked may retain:
These records are minimal and strictly tied to marketplace functionality.
Marketplace data is processed under the following legal grounds:
These legal bases ensure that marketplace data is processed lawfully and appropriately.
Shield Cloaked maintains strict data minimization principles:
The measures listed above reflect Shield Cloaked’s approach to data processing, based on the principles of minimization and strict compliance with legal requirements.
Marketplace communications (license keys, delivery emails, refund notices) may be sent through trusted third-party email providers. Email metadata may be temporarily retained to ensure successful delivery, subject to the retention rules outlined in the main privacy policy.
To protect buyers and creators, Shield Cloaked may process limited metadata related to:
This processing is strictly operational and not used for marketing or behavioral tracking.
Shield Cloaked does not sell marketplace data. Data may be shared only with:
All third parties operate under strict privacy and security obligations.
Marketplace participants may request:
These rights apply only to data controlled by Shield Cloaked. Payment and payout records maintained by third-party processors such as Stripe cannot be altered or deleted by Shield Cloaked.
Requests can be made using the contact information provided in the main privacy policy.
Shield Cloaked uses industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect marketplace data. Risk is minimized by limiting the amount of data stored and avoiding unnecessary retention.
This addendum may be updated periodically. Updates will be posted with a revised effective date. Continued use of the marketplace constitutes acceptance of the updated addendum.
For marketplace privacy questions or data requests, please contact us via email.