Privacy Policy
Introduction
At Secure by Choice, we take your privacy seriously. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website (www.securebychoice.com) or interact with our services.
We keep things simple: we collect only the data we need, use it responsibly, and never sell it to third parties
1. Who we are
This website is owned and operated by Sarah Aalborg, founder of Secure by Choice. If you have any questions about how we handle your data, you can contact us via our contact form.
2. What personal data we collect and why
We collect the following types of data:
a) Information you provide
When you sign up for our newsletter, register for a course, download free resources, or contact us, we may collect:
Your name
Your email address
Any other details you choose to share
Why? To send you relevant content, respond to inquiries, and manage your course access.
b) Automatically collected data
When you browse our website, we collect:
Cookies & analytics data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent, etc.)
Device information (to optimize your experience)
Why? To improve our website, ensure security, and track engagement with our content.
You can manage cookies in your browser settings.
3. How we use your data
We process your data to:
Send newsletters and updates (only if you’ve signed up)
Provide access to courses and digital resources
Improve our website and marketing
Comply with legal obligations
We never use your data for anything shady.
4. Legal basis for processing
We process your personal data based on:
Consent (e.g., when you sign up for the newsletter)
Contractual necessity (e.g., when you enroll in a course)
Legitimate interest (e.g., website analytics and security)
5. How we protect your data
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
Secure storage and encryption
Limited access to personal data
Regular security assessments
6. Who we share your data with
We don’t sell your data. Ever.
We only share it with:
Trusted third-party providers (e.g., email platforms, payment processors, and analytics tools) who help us run the website and deliver services
Authorities if legally required
All third-party providers comply with GDPR and process data securely.
7. How long we keep your data
We retain your data only as long as necessary:
Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
Course participants: As long as required for course access
Analytics data: Typically deleted after 14 months
You can always request deletion of your data.
8. Your rights under GDPR
You have the right to:
Access your data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
To exercise your rights, please reach out via our contact form.
9. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience. Some are essential, while others help us analyze website performance. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
For more details, see our Cookie Policy.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated via website updates.
Last updated: March 20, 2025