Panoptic Security Group ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website (the "Site") and engage with our services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit panopticsecuritygroup.com or interact with us in connection with our converged security solutions.By using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Site.

We collect personal information you voluntarily provide when you:• Complete contact or inquiry forms• Request a security assessment or proposal• Subscribe to newsletters or communications• Register for events or webinars• Communicate with us by email, phone, or in personThe types of information collected may include your name, business email address, phone number, company name, job title, and the content of your messages or inquiries.

When you visit our Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain technical information, including:• IP address and approximate geographic location• Browser type, version, and operating system• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths• Referring URLs and search terms• Device identifiers and cookie dataThis information is collected using cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies. See Section 6 for more information on your choices.

We may receive information about you from third-party sources such as business partners, referral sources, or publicly available professional networks (e.g., LinkedIn), which we use to supplement our records and improve our communications.

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:• To respond to inquiries and provide information about our services• To deliver, manage, and improve our security solutions and client engagements• To send relevant communications, updates, or marketing materials (where permitted). All commercial email communications will include a physical mailing address and a clear, functioning opt-out (unsubscribe) mechanism. Opt-out requests will be honored within 10 business days, in accordance with the CAN-SPAM Act.• To conduct security assessments and due diligence as part of service delivery• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms• To protect the rights, property, and safety of our clients, employees, and the public• To analyze Site usage and improve our website experienceWe will not use your personal information for purposes materially different from those described above without obtaining your prior consent.

Panoptic Security Group does not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

We engage trusted third-party vendors to assist with website hosting, CRM systems, analytics, email delivery, and other operational functions. These providers are contractually bound to handle your data securely and only for the purposes we specify.

We may disclose your information when required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our legal rights or prevent fraud, abuse, or harm.

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and any choices you may have.

We may share your information with third parties when you have given us explicit permission to do so.

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, to maintain our business relationship with you, or as required by applicable law. When personal information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our internal data retention standards.

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather usage analytics. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use the following categories of cookies:• Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site (e.g., Google Analytics)• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant content and measure campaign effectivenessYou can manage your cookie preferences through the following methods: (1) Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings menu. (2) Cookie consent banner: When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a consent banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies by category. You may update your preferences at any time by clicking “Manage Cookie Preferences” in the footer of our Site. (3) Opt out of sharing: California residents and residents of other states with applicable privacy laws may opt out of the use of analytics and marketing cookies for cross-context behavioral advertising by clicking “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” in the Site footer, or by contacting us at info@panopticsecuritygroup.com. We also honor opt-out signals from recognized Global Privacy Controls (GPC). Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

Given the nature of our business, we apply rigorous administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, secure data transmission protocols, and regular security assessments.However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security and encourage you to exercise caution when sharing sensitive information online.

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights with respect to your personal information:• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements• Right to Restriction: Request that we limit how we process your data• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format• Right to Object: Object to processing of your data for direct marketing or other purposes• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any timeTo exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the details provided in Section 11. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) grant you the following additional rights:• Right to Know: You may request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources from which it was collected, the purposes for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom it is shared.• Right to Opt Out of Sale or Sharing: We do not sell your personal information. However, our use of analytics and marketing cookies may constitute “sharing” of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising under CPRA. You may opt out at any time by clicking “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” in the footer of our Site or by contacting us at info@panopticsecuritygroup.com. We will also honor opt-out signals transmitted by a recognized Global Privacy Control (GPC).• Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: To the extent we collect sensitive personal information (such as precise geolocation), you have the right to direct us to limit its use to purposes necessary to provide the requested services.• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.We will respond to verified California consumer requests within 45 days of receipt. We may extend this period by an additional 45 days when reasonably necessary, with prior notice.Other U.S. State Residents (Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Texas, and Others)Residents of Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Texas, Oregon, and other states that have enacted comprehensive consumer privacy laws may have similar rights to access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of their personal information, and to opt out of targeted advertising. To submit a request, please contact us at info@panopticsecuritygroup.com. We will respond in accordance with the timeframes required by your applicable state law.

Our Site and services are directed to business professionals and are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 16 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

If you are accessing our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. We take appropriate measures to ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, including the use of standard contractual clauses where required.

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:Panoptic Security GroupEmail: info@panopticsecuritygroup.comWebsite: www.panopticsecuritygroup.com

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or business operations. When we make material changes, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document and, where appropriate, notify you by email or a prominent notice on our Site. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.