Privacy Policy (Updated November 2025)
At ShieldMentor, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website (https://shieldmentor.com) or interact with our content and affiliate links.
We are committed to complying with all applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue using our site immediately.
Information We Collect & How We Use It
When you visit ShieldMentor.com, we may collect limited information to improve your experience and provide transparent performance tracking. This may include:
- Basic analytics data: such as your IP address, browser type, and device used.
- Cookies and tracking tools: to measure site traffic and affiliate performance (see our Cookies Policy).
- Contact information: if you voluntarily reach out to us through forms or email.
- Affiliate interactions: when you click affiliate links, third-party partners (like NordVPN or Surfshark) may use cookies to track valid referrals.
We use this information solely to:
- Analyze site performance and improve content.
- Maintain security and prevent fraudulent activity.
- Track affiliate conversions transparently.
- Respond to user inquiries or requests.
All collected data is anonymized and never sold or shared with third parties outside our affiliate partners and analytics tools.
Data Storage, Security & Retention
We implement strong technical and organizational measures to keep your personal data secure.
All collected data — including analytics, form submissions, and affiliate tracking information — is stored on protected servers with encryption and restricted access.
We only retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
- Retention Period: Analytics data is anonymized and deleted automatically after 14 months.
- Email or form submissions: retained only for support or partnership communication.
- Affiliate data: handled exclusively by our affiliate partners (e.g., NordVPN, Surfshark) under their respective privacy policies.
We take all reasonable precautions to prevent loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. However, no digital transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
If a data breach were ever detected, we would notify affected users and the appropriate authorities as required under GDPR regulations.
Your Rights Under GDPR & CCPA
As a user of ShieldMentor, you have specific rights regarding your personal information, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
You have the right to:
- Access the data we hold about you and request a copy.
- Correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”) of your personal data, unless required for legal or operational reasons.
- Withdraw consent at any time for data processing or cookies.
- Opt-out of data sharing with affiliate or analytics partners.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us directly at contacto@emplia.es, and we will respond within 30 days as required by law.
We do not discriminate against users who choose to exercise their privacy rights, and we will continue to provide the same level of service and access to our content.
Third-Party Links & Affiliate Disclosure
Our website, ShieldMentor, contains links to third-party websites, including affiliate partners such as NordVPN, Surfshark, and other digital security providers.
Clicking on these links may result in a small commission for us — at no extra cost to you — if you make a purchase through our partner site.
We only promote products or services that we have personally reviewed, tested, or verified for quality and transparency.
Affiliate relationships do not influence our reviews, recommendations, or testing methodology.
Please note:
- Once you leave ShieldMentor, we have no control over how third-party websites handle your data.
- Each affiliate partner has its own privacy policy and data collection practices.
- We encourage users to review these policies before submitting any personal information.
For more details, see our full Affiliate Disclosure page.
Updates to This Privacy Policy
ShieldMentor may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect new legal requirements, improvements to our security practices, or changes in how we operate our services.
All updates will be published on this page with the date of the latest revision clearly indicated at the top.
If any material changes occur, users may also be notified through a banner or email (if applicable).
We encourage visitors to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect personal information and ensure compliance with international privacy laws.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
news@shieldmentor.com
Last updated: November 2025