Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Lucem Shield ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our browser extension and related services.

By using Lucem Shield, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 URLs You Visit

When you browse the web with Lucem Shield active, we analyze the URLs of websites you visit to provide security assessments. We collect:

• The URL (web address) of pages you visit
• The timestamp of the analysis
• The security risk assessment result

2.2 Account Information

When you create an account or activate the extension, we collect:

• Email address
• Name
• Phone number (optional, for SMS features)
• Subscription and payment information (processed by Stripe)

2.3 What We Do NOT Collect

We explicitly do NOT collect:

• Your passwords or login credentials
• Form data you enter on websites
• Personal browsing history beyond security analysis
• Cookies or tracking data from websites
• Content of web pages (only URLs)
• Financial information (handled securely by Stripe)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide real-time security analysis of websites you visit
• Improve our AI detection algorithms and reduce false positives
• Maintain your account and subscription
• Send you activation codes and important service notifications
• Respond to customer support inquiries
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse of our service

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely on servers located in the European Union. We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
• Encrypted database storage
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and authentication

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with:

• OpenAI: URLs are sent to OpenAI's API for AI-powered security analysis. OpenAI processes this data according to their privacy policy.
• Stripe: Payment processing is handled by Stripe. We do not store your credit card information.
• Law Enforcement: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data as follows:

• URL Analysis Data: Retained for 90 days for service improvement, then automatically deleted
• Account Information: Retained while your account is active and for 30 days after deletion
• Local Cache: Safe domain cache stored in your browser expires after 30 days

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR and applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at admin@lucem.ie.

8. Cookies and Local Storage

The Lucem Shield extension uses Chrome's local storage API to:

• Store your API key (activation code) locally
• Cache known-safe domains to reduce API calls and improve performance
• Store your preferences and settings

This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless necessary for the service.

Our website (lucem.ie) uses cookies and analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site, improve user experience, and measure the effectiveness of our marketing. This may include third-party services such as Google Analytics. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Children's Privacy

Lucem Shield is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at: