PC Defender Privacy Policy

Interpretation

Words whose initial letters are capitalized have the meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in the singular or plural.

Definitions

For the purpose of this Privacy Policy, the following definitions apply:

• Account means a unique account created for you to access our Service or certain parts of it.
• Affiliate means any entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party. “Control” means ownership of 50% or more of shares, equity interest, or other securities entitled to vote for directors or similar authorities.
• Company (referred to as "the Company", "We", "Us", or "Our" in this Agreement) refers to PC Defender, Hessenring 70, 61184 Karben, Germany.
• Cookies are small files placed on your computer, mobile device, or any other device by a website, containing details such as your browsing history on that website.
• Country refers to: Hesse, Germany.
• Device means any device that can access the Service, such as a computer, mobile phone, or tablet.
• Personal Data means any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
• Servicerefers to the website.
• Service Providermeans any natural or legal person who processes data on behalf of the Company. It includes third-party companies or individuals employed to facilitate the Service, provide the Service, analyze Service usage, or support the Company.
• Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (for example, time spent on a page).
• Website refers to PC Defender, accessible at https://pcdefender.de/
• You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company or legal entity on whose behalf that individual is accessing or using the Service.

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

While using our Service, you may be asked to provide certain personally identifiable information that enables us to contact or identify you. Such information may include your email address, your first and last name, and various forms of usage data. This type of information helps us maintain your account, deliver essential features, and ensure proper functioning of the Service.

Usage Data

Usage Data is automatically gathered whenever you interact with the Service. This may include details such as your device’s IP address, the type and version of your browser, the specific pages you visit, the date and time of your access, the duration of your visits, unique device identifiers, and additional diagnostic information. When accessing the Service through a mobile device, we may also collect information about the device you are using, including its type, unique device ID, IP address, operating system, mobile browser type, and other technical identifiers. Additionally, we may receive information your browser automatically sends each time you visit the Service, whether from a desktop or mobile device.

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use cookies and related tracking technologies to monitor how the Service is used and to store information that helps improve functionality and performance. These technologies may include beacons, tags, and scripts, which assist us in analyzing trends, understanding user behavior, and enhancing the overall Service.

Cookies are small data files placed on your device by your browser. You may configure your browser to reject cookies entirely or to notify you whenever a cookie is being sent. However, declining cookies may prevent certain features of the Service from functioning properly. Unless your browser settings are adjusted to block them, our Service may use cookies to support its operation.

Certain portions of the Service and some emails may contain web beacons—small electronic files such as clear GIFs or pixel tags—that enable us to determine whether certain pages have been viewed or whether emails have been opened. These tools help us compile statistics about user engagement, verify system integrity, and measure content performance.

Cookies used by the Service may operate as either persistent cookies, which remain stored on your device after you go offline, or session cookies, which are removed once your browser is closed. Both types may be used to support essential website functions, remember your preferences, verify account activity, confirm cookie consent, and maintain a smoother, more personalized experience for returning users.

For more detailed information about the cookies we use and the choices available to you, please refer to our Cookie Policy or the Cookies section of this Privacy Policy.

The Company may use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain the Service, Including monitoring usage and ensuring proper functionality.
• To manage your account: Your personal data allows us to register and maintain your user account, giving you access to features available only to registered users.
• To fulfill contractual obligations: This includes processing, managing, and completing purchase agreements for products or services you acquire, as well as any other contractual commitments made through the Service.
• To contact you: We may reach out via email, phone, SMS, or other digital communication channels (including mobile app push notifications) to provide updates, alerts, or information related to features, products, or services — including security updates when required.
• To send promotional or informational content: We may provide news, offers, and general information about products, services, or events similar to those you have already purchased or inquired about — unless you opt out.
• To process and manage your inquiries: We use your data to support, respond to, and resolve requests you submit to us.
• For business transfers: Your personal data may be used in evaluating or carrying out mergers, asset sales, financing events, restructuring, dissolution, or acquisition scenarios where user data forms part of transferred assets.
• For analytics and optimization: This includes analyzing service usage, identifying trends, measuring campaign performance, and improving our services, products, marketing, and user experience.

Sharing of Personal Data

We may share your personal information under the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers: To monitor and analyze Service usage, or to communicate with you.
• For business transfers: Shared or transferred during mergers, acquisitions, financing discussions, or asset sales.
• With Affiliates: Shared with related companies that must adhere to this Privacy Policy (e.g., parent company, subsidiaries, joint ventures).
• With business partners: To offer specific products, services, or promotional opportunities.
• With other users: Any information you share publicly through interactive areas may be visible to all users.
• With your consent: Personal data may be disclosed for any additional purposes that you explicitly approve.

The Company retains your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. We will store and use your data as required to:

• Comply with legal obligations (for example, where applicable law requires us to retain certain records),
• Resolve disputes, and
• Enforce our agreements and policies.

We may also retain Usage Data for internal analytical purposes. Usage Data is typically kept for a shorter duration unless it is required to:

• Enhance security
• Improve the functionality of the Service, or
• Comply with legal retention requirements.

Your data, including personal information, may be processed at the Company’s operational offices or at locations where third-party processors are situated. This means your information may be transferred to—and stored on—computers located outside your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ from those in your region.

By accepting this Privacy Policy and submitting your information, you consent to such international transfers.

The Company will take all reasonable steps to ensure your data is handled securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy. No transfer of your personal information will occur unless the receiving organization or country has adequate safeguards in place to protect your data and personal privacy.

Business Transactions

If the Company is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you before any such transfer and inform you if your personal data will be subject to a different privacy policy.

Law Enforcement Requests

In certain circumstances, the Company may be required to disclose your personal data in order to comply with the law or respond to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court, regulator, or government agency).

Other Legal Requirements

The Company may disclose personal data where, in good faith, we believe disclosure is necessary to:

• comply with a legal obligation
• protect and defend the rights or property of the Company
• prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing related to the Service
• protect the personal safety of Service users or the public
• protect against legal liability

We take the security of your personal data seriously and employ commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect it. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security and disclaim liability for unauthorized access beyond our reasonable control.

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. Clicking a third-party link will take you to that site, and we strongly recommend that you review the privacy policy of every site you visit. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy practices, or policies of any third-party sites or services.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will post the revised policy on this page and notify you in advance via email and/or a prominent notice on our Service before the changes take effect. The “Last updated” date at the top of this policy will reflect such changes. Please review this Privacy Policy periodically — updates become effective when posted on this page.

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us using the following details

• By email: info@pcdefender.de
• By visiting this page on our website: https://pcdefender.de/contact-us/
• By phone: +49 6103 123456
• By post: Hessenring 70, 61184 Karben, Germany