Privacy Policy
Scout Secured
Last Updated: 12/18/2025

Scout Secured (“Scout,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you use our applications, browser extensions, websites, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

This policy is provided for informational purposes and will be reviewed by legal counsel prior to final publication.

1. Information We Collect
   1.1 Information You Provide Directly
   - We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:
   - Account identifiers such as email address
   - Authentication credentials required to access Scout services
   - Support communications and feedback
   
   1.2 Information Processed to Provide the Services
   Depending on the specific Scout service you use, we may process:
   - Encrypted vault data required for password management
   - VPN configuration and connection metadata necessary to establish secure connections
   - Device or application identifiers used to associate your account with authorized devices
   Scout Secured does not intentionally collect unnecessary personal data beyond what is required to operate the Services.
2. Data We Do Not Collect
   Scout Secured does not:
   - Sell personal data
   - Collect browsing history for advertising purposes
   - Track users across unrelated websites
   - Collect payment card numbers through browser extensions
   - Access plaintext vault contents or master passwords
   Where encryption is used, data is encrypted end-to-end and cannot be accessed by Scout Secured in readable form.
3. How We Use Information
   We use collected information solely to:
   • Authenticate users
   • Provide and maintain secure services
   • Improve reliability and performance
   • Detect abuse or security incidents
   • Comply with legal obligations
     We do not use personal data for targeted advertising.
4. Browser Extension Data Use
   Scout browser extensions may process:
   - Authentication information required to sign in
   - Encrypted vault data stored locally or synced securely
   - URLs or page context strictly for autofill and security functionality
   All processing is performed locally or transmitted securely to Scout-controlled infrastructure when required for operation.
5. VPN-Specific Information
   For VPN services, Scout Secured may process:
   - Temporary connection metadata required to establish and maintain VPN tunnels
   - Device identifiers for licensing and access control
   Scout Secured does not log user traffic contents.
6. Data Sharing
   We do not sell or rent personal data.
   We may share information:
   • With service providers acting under contractual confidentiality obligations
   • When required by law or lawful request
   • To protect the security or integrity of our Services
7. Data Retention
   We retain data only for as long as necessary to:
   - Provide the Services
   - Meet legal or regulatory requirements
   - Resolve disputes or enforce agreements
   Users may request deletion of their account data, subject to applicable legal obligations.
8. Security Measures
   Scout Secured employs administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information, including:
   - Encryption in transit and at rest
   - Access controls
   - Secure infrastructure practices
   No system can be guaranteed 100% secure, but we take reasonable measures to protect data.
9. Your Rights
   Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
   - Access your personal data
   - Request correction or deletion
   - Object to or restrict certain processing
   Requests can be submitted via our support channels.
10. Children’s Privacy
    Scout Secured Services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
11. Third-Party Links
    Our Services may link to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
12. Changes to This Policy
    We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be reflected by the “Last Updated” date.
13. Contact Information
    For questions about this Privacy Policy or data practices:

Scout Secured
Website: https://scoutsecured.com
Contact: support@scoutsecured.com