Privacy Policy - SentinelSec Studios

Our Commitment to Privacy

At SentinelSec Studios, we operate a cutting-edge cybersecurity API platform that serves developers and organizations worldwide. We are committed to protecting your privacy while delivering enterprise-grade security services. We believe in collecting only the data absolutely necessary for API operations, security monitoring, and service delivery. This comprehensive privacy policy explains how we handle your information in our cybersecurity ecosystem.

Minimal Collection

We only collect data essential for API functionality and security

Zero Data Sharing

We never sell, rent, or share your API data with third parties

Transparent Operations

Complete visibility into our data practices and API operations

Information We Collect for API Services

We collect only the minimal information necessary to provide our cybersecurity API services, maintain platform security, and ensure reliable service delivery:

API Account Information

Email address: API account creation, security notifications, and service updates
API Username: Service identification and authentication
API Keys: Encrypted authentication tokens for secure API access
Organization Name: For enterprise API accounts and billing

API Focus: All data collection is specifically tailored for cybersecurity API operations and never for marketing purposes.

API Usage & Technical Data

API Request Logs: Endpoint usage, request frequency, and response times for service optimization
IP Addresses: Security monitoring, rate limiting, and abuse prevention
User Agent: API client identification and compatibility
API Key Usage: Authentication attempts and usage patterns

Security First: Technical data is used exclusively for cybersecurity operations and threat detection.

API Analytics & Performance

Endpoint Performance: Response times, error rates, and service availability
Usage Statistics: API call volumes, popular endpoints, and feature adoption
Service Health: System performance and reliability metrics

Anonymized Data: Analytics are aggregated and anonymized to improve API services for all users.

Cybersecurity Monitoring

Threat Detection: Suspicious API usage patterns and potential attacks
Failed Authentication: Invalid API key attempts and brute force detection
Rate Limiting Events: API abuse prevention and fair usage enforcement
Security Incidents: Breach attempts and security event logs

Threat Intelligence: Security data helps protect our entire API ecosystem from cyber threats.

What We Never Collect

Privacy by design is core to our cybersecurity platform. We intentionally do NOT collect the following data types:

Personal & Financial Data

Government-issued IDs or personal documents
Credit card or banking information
Biometric data or device fingerprints
Personal communications or messages

Tracking & Behavioral Data

Precise location data or GPS tracking
Third-party tracking cookies or pixels
Social media account access or data
Cross-site behavioral profiling

API-First Privacy: By not collecting unnecessary data, we minimize your risk exposure and ensure our cybersecurity APIs remain focused on their core purpose - protecting your digital assets.

How We Use Your Information

Your data is used exclusively for legitimate cybersecurity API operations:

API Security & Threat Prevention

Monitor API usage patterns, detect threats, prevent abuse, and maintain platform security across our cybersecurity ecosystem.

API Authentication & Access

Manage API keys, authenticate requests, control access levels, and ensure secure communication channels.

Service Optimization & Performance

Analyze API performance, improve response times, optimize endpoints, and enhance user experience.

Compliance & Legal Requirements

Meet cybersecurity regulations, respond to legal requests, and maintain audit trails for enterprise clients.

Data Sharing & Third Parties

Zero Data Sharing Promise: We never sell, rent, trade, or share your API data, usage patterns, or personal information with third parties, partners, or data brokers.

The only limited exceptions are:

Legal Compliance

When legally required by court orders, government requests, or cybersecurity incident reporting regulations.

Essential Services

Critical infrastructure providers (hosting, security monitoring) under strict data protection agreements and zero-knowledge architectures.

Security Emergencies

Immediate threat response to prevent active cyberattacks, protect user data, or maintain platform security.

Data Retention Policy

We retain data only as long as necessary for cybersecurity operations and legal compliance:

API Account Data

Retained while your API account is active. Securely deleted within 30 days of account closure.

Active + 30 days

API Usage Logs

Retained for 90 days for performance optimization and security monitoring. Anonymized after 30 days.

90 days (anonymized after 30)

Performance Analytics

Aggregated and anonymized data retained for up to 2 years for service improvement and capacity planning.

2 years (anonymized)

Security Incident Data

Threat intelligence and security events retained as needed for ongoing protection and investigation.

As needed for security

Enterprise-Grade Data Protection

Our cybersecurity API platform implements military-grade security measures:

Encryption & Security

AES-256 encryption at rest and in transit
Zero-knowledge encryption for sensitive data
Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) for key management
Perfect Forward Secrecy for all communications

Access Controls

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) required
Role-based access control (RBAC)
Principle of least privilege enforcement
Regular access reviews and audits

Monitoring & Auditing

24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC)
Real-time threat detection and response
Comprehensive audit trails and logging
Regular penetration testing and security assessments

Infrastructure Security

SOC 2 Type II certified data centers
Geographic data redundancy and backup
Network segmentation and isolation
Automated security patching and updates

Security Transparency: While we implement the highest security standards, we maintain transparency about our practices. No system is 100% secure, but we continuously evolve our defenses against emerging threats.

Your Privacy Rights & API Controls

You have comprehensive control over your data in our cybersecurity API platform:

Access & Portability

Download your API usage data, security logs, and account information in standard formats (JSON, CSV).

Request Data Export

Correction & Updates

Update your account information, API preferences, and security settings through your dashboard.

Manage Account

Data Deletion

Request complete deletion of your API account and associated data, subject to security and legal requirements.

Delete Account

API Controls

Configure data retention preferences, API logging levels, and privacy settings for your specific use case.

API Settings

Privacy & Security Contact

For privacy, security, or data protection inquiries regarding our cybersecurity API platform:

Privacy Team

privacy@sentinelsec.studio

Security Team

security@sentinelsec.studio

We respond to all privacy and security inquiries within 24 hours