Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 12/10/2025

At DERIT – Domestic Emergency Readiness & Intelligence Tools (“DERIT,” “we,” “us,” “our”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the information you share with us.
This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and what rights you have in relation to your information.

By using our website, purchasing products, or interacting with DERIT services, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please do not use our website or products.

1. Purpose of This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes:

What information DERIT collects
How that information is used
When information may be shared
How information is stored and protected
What rights users have regarding their personal data
How to contact us with questions or concerns

We strive for clarity, transparency, and responsible data stewardship.

2. Information We Collect

DERIT collects information in several ways.
Some information is provided directly by you; other information is collected automatically through website technology, analytics tools, or standard ecommerce functions.

We may collect the following categories of information:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

A. Account Information

If you create an account (currently optional), we may collect:

Name
Email address
Account password (encrypted)
Order history
Saved files or preferences

B. Purchase & Checkout Information

When making a purchase, we may collect:

Name
Billing address
Email address
Payment details (processed securely by third-party providers — DERIT does NOT store credit card numbers)
Purchase details (products purchased, time of purchase, fulfillment status)

C. Communications

If you contact us via email or our contact form, we may collect:

Your name
Email address
Message content
Attachments you choose to send

D. Newsletter or Opt-in Forms

If you sign up voluntarily, we may collect:

Email address
Optional preferences or topics of interest

You may unsubscribe at any time.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

A. Log & Usage Data

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Pages visited
Date and time of access
Time spent on pages
Referring website

This information helps us improve site performance, security, and user experience.

B. Cookies & Similar Technologies

Like most websites, DERIT uses:

Cookies
Web beacons
Tracking pixels

Cookies store small pieces of information that help:

Load the site more quickly
Maintain your shopping cart
Remember your device
Improve site analytics
Provide personalized browsing

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, although some site features may not function properly.

2.3 Information from Third-Party Services

We may receive anonymized or aggregated information from:

Hostinger analytics tools
Payment processors
Website performance monitoring tools
Email service providers
Advertising or marketing platforms (if used in the future)

DERIT does not purchase personal information about users from third-party vendors.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to operate, improve, and support DERIT’s systems and products.
Primary uses include:

3.1 To Fulfill Orders

Process payments
Deliver digital products
Send order confirmations
Provide receipts

3.2 To Improve User Experience

Information allows us to:

Optimize website layout and performance
Fix technical issues
Refine instructions or product content
Improve customer support

3.3 To Communicate With You

We may use your information to:

Respond to inquiries
Send product updates
Deliver newsletters or educational material
Provide critical service announcements

3.4 To Maintain Security

We may use your data to:

Detect fraudulent activity
Monitor for unauthorized access
Enforce Terms & Conditions

3.5 To Improve Products

We may use anonymized data to:

Analyze product use patterns
Develop new content
Evaluate which pages or products generate interest

No personally identifiable data is used during creative or analytical development.

**4. How We Do Not Use Your Information**

DERIT does NOT:

Sell your personal information to any third party
Share your personal information for advertising purposes
Upload customer-specific data into AI systems
Use your personal information to create behavioral profiles
Track you across unrelated websites

Your trust and privacy remain central to our values.

5. When We Share Information

DERIT only shares information under limited conditions necessary to operate our business:

5.1 Service Providers

We may share data with third-party vendors who assist with:

Payment processing (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
Email delivery
Website hosting (Hostinger)
Site analytics
Security monitoring

These providers are required to protect your data and use it solely for the services they perform on our behalf.

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose data if required to:

Comply with applicable laws
Respond to valid legal requests
Protect DERIT’s intellectual property or security
Prevent fraudulent or harmful activity

5.3 Business Transfers

If DERIT undergoes a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or restructuring, your information may be transferred as part of the business assets, subject to the same level of protection described in this policy.

6. Data Retention

DERIT retains information only as long as necessary for:

Legal compliance
Record-keeping obligations
Business operations
Customer service purposes

Digital download access or purchase records may be retained to ensure users can reaccess purchased files or resolve service issues.

7. Data Protection & Security

We take reasonable and industry-standard measures to protect your data, including:

HTTPS encryption
Secure payment gateways
Encrypted passwords
Regular site security scans
Limited access to administrative systems

While no system can guarantee perfect security, we take security measures seriously and continually improve our internal practices.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

8.1 Access

Request a copy of the information we hold about you.

8.2 Correction

Request corrections to inaccurate or outdated information.

8.3 Deletion

Request deletion of your personal data, subject to lawful limitations.

8.4 Opt-Out

You may unsubscribe from newsletters or marketing emails at any time.

8.5 Cookie Management

You may manage or disable cookies via your browser settings.

Requests can be submitted via our Contact page.

9. Third-Party Links

DERIT’s website may contain links to external websites, tools, or resources.
DERIT is not responsible for:

Their content
Their privacy practices
Their security
Their terms or policies

Users should review the policies of any third-party site they visit.

10. Children’s Privacy

DERIT does not knowingly collect information from individuals under the age of 13.
If we discover that information from a minor has been collected unintentionally, we will promptly delete it upon verification.

11. AI Usage and Privacy

This Privacy Policy should be read in harmony with the DERIT AI Usage Policy.
Key points include:

DERIT does not upload customer personal data into AI tools
AI is used only with anonymized, non-identifiable content
AI does not process or train on user-provided files without explicit consent
AI is never used autonomously to publish live content

For full details, refer to the AI Usage Policy.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

DERIT may revise this Privacy Policy as necessary to reflect:

Legal changes
Technological developments
Product line expansions
Policy improvements

Changes are effective immediately upon posting.
Continued use of DERIT’s site or products indicates acceptance of updated policies.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions, requests, or concerns regarding privacy or data usage, please contact:

Email: info@derit.io
Contact Page: [Insert URL]

We take privacy seriously and will respond promptly to any inquiries.