ScamShield Academy (“we”, “our”, “us”) provides educational content and general guidance about online scam prevention. We are not affiliated with any bank, platform, or government agency and we do not guarantee outcomes.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Name and email address submitted through our contact form
• Message content you choose to send

Automatically Collected Information

• IP address (may be anonymized)
• Browser type, device type
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website

We do not request banking passwords, PINs, or full card numbers. ---

2. Google Analytics (GA4)

We use Google Analytics (provided by Google LLC) to understand website traffic and improve content. Google Analytics may collect:

• IP address (may be anonymized)
• Device/browser information
• Interaction data (pages viewed, session duration)

Google may process data on servers outside your country. Learn more: https://policies.google.com/privacy Opt out of Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout ---

3. Meta (Facebook) Pixel

We use Meta Pixel to measure advertising effectiveness and improve our marketing campaigns. Meta Pixel may collect:

• Page views
• Device information
• Ad interaction data

This may allow us to:

• Measure ad performance
• Create custom audiences
• Show relevant ads on Facebook/Instagram

Meta may process data outside your country. Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/ You can control ad preferences here: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences/ad_settings ---

4. Cookies

We use cookies for:

• Essential website functionality
• Analytics (Google Analytics)
• Advertising measurement (Meta Pixel)

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect website functionality. ---

5. How We Use Information

We use collected data to:

• Respond to contact form inquiries
• Improve educational content
• Measure advertising effectiveness
• Maintain website security

We do not sell personal information. ---

6. Data Sharing

We may share limited data with:

• Google (Analytics)
• Meta (Advertising services)
• Hosting providers

We do not share data for independent third-party marketing. ---

7. Data Retention

Contact form messages are retained only as long as necessary for communication and recordkeeping. Analytics data retention follows Google Analytics settings. ---

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your data
• Request correction or deletion
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent

To exercise your rights, contact: privacy@yourdomain.com ---

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. Avoid sending highly sensitive financial credentials via email. ---

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. ---

Contact

Email: support@yourdomain.com
Privacy inquiries: privacy@yourdomain.com