Terms of Use

Welcome to PrivyShield (“we,” “us,” or “our”).
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of https://privyshield.com (the “Website”). By using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms in full. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use immediately.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to access or use this Website. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on PrivyShield—including articles, graphics, logos, blog posts, design, and branding—is the intellectual property of PrivyShield unless otherwise stated.

You may:

• View and print content for personal, non-commercial use

• Share links to our site (not full republication)

You may NOT:

• Republish, copy, reproduce, or redistribute material without permission

• Sell, license, or commercialize our content

• Modify or remix content without written authorization

• Use our content for AI training datasets or automated scraping tools

3. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use this Website in any way that:

• Harms, disrupts, or degrades site performance

• Violates any applicable laws

• Attempts unauthorized access to servers or backend systems

• Uses scraping, mining, bots, or automated tools without permission

• Spreads malware, ransomware, viruses, spyware, or harmful code

• Transmits spam or unsolicited messages

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access for violations.

4. Affiliate Disclosure

PrivyShield participates in multiple affiliate programs, including but not limited to:

• NordVPN

• Surfshark

• ExpressVPN

• Cybersecurity software or tools

• Hosting companies

• Amazon Associates

• Other technology or finance-related affiliate networks

This means we may earn a commission if you click a link and make a purchase — at no additional cost to you.

In accordance with FTC guidelines, a clear affiliate disclosure will be displayed on pages or posts containing such links.

5. Advertising & Cookies (Google AdSense, CMP, Consent Mode)

PrivyShield uses:

• Google AdSense

• Google Certified CMP for user consent

• Google Analytics (with consent mode)

• Cookies and tracking technologies for analytics, personalization, and advertising

Users in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland will receive a consent banner compliant with EU GDPR and Google CMP requirements.

Your continued use of the Website constitutes agreement with our cookie practices.

For more details, see our Privacy Policy.

6. User-Generated Content (Comments)

Users may be able to post comments via integrated tools (such as POWR, website builder tools, or third-party comment platforms). You agree that:

• You own or have rights to the content you post

• Your content does not violate trademarks, copyrights, or other rights

• Your content is not unlawful, abusive, defamatory, harmful, or discriminatory

We may remove any comment at our discretion.

7. No Professional Advice

Content on this Website is for informational and educational purposes only.

Nothing on PrivyShield constitutes:

• Legal advice

• Cybersecurity professional consulting

• Financial advice

• Medical or wellness advice

For expert guidance, consult a qualified professional.

8. No Warranties

This Website is provided “as is” and “as available” without any representations or warranties.

We do not guarantee:

• Continuous or error-free operation

• Absolute accuracy or completeness of information

• That content will remain available or unchanged

• That the Website is free from harmful components

Use at your own risk.

9. Limitations of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, PrivyShield is not liable for:

• Loss of revenue or profits

• Loss of data

• Business interruption

• Indirect or consequential damages

• Damages resulting from reliance on our content

• Issues caused by third-party products, affiliate partners, or advertisers

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless PrivyShield and its owners, partners, employees, and agents from any claim arising out of:

• Your use of the Website

• Your violation of these Terms

• Your infringement of third-party rights

11. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Website contains links to external websites, tools, and services (including VPN providers, antivirus software companies, affiliates, and advertisers). We are not responsible for the content or policies of those external sites.

Use third-party links at your own discretion.

12. Changes to Terms

We may update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes become effective when posted on this page.

Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Severability

If any part of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

14. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Wyoming, USA.

You agree that any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms will be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Wyoming.