Privacy & Cookies

This page explains how Digital Sigil (operated by © NEET Systems Ltd) handles personal data and cookies on d-s.net. For general enquiries, email info@d-s.net.

Summary

  • Necessary cookies keep the site working (login/session, security, and preferences).
  • Optional cookies (analytics/marketing) are only used if you enable them.
  • You can change your cookie preferences at any time below.

Cookie preferences

Necessary
Required for core site features (authentication, security, load-balancing).
Always on
Analytics
Helps us understand site usage and improve performance.
Marketing
Enables marketing/advertising measurement and related features.

What data we collect

  • Account data: email address, username, verification status, and security settings.
  • Usage/security logs: IP address, user agent, login timestamps, and abuse-prevention signals.
  • Submissions & uploads: files and metadata you submit to the portal (client area).
  • Payments: when you purchase services, payment processing is handled by PayPal (we store order references and status).

How we use your data

  • To provide and secure your account and the Digital Sigil portal.
  • To process requests, submissions, support tickets, and appeals.
  • To improve reliability and detect abuse (rate limiting, fraud detection, security auditing).
  • To meet legal obligations where applicable.

Lawful bases (GDPR)

  • Contract: to provide services you request (account, portal functions).
  • Legitimate interests: to secure and improve the service, prevent abuse, and maintain audit logs.
  • Consent: for optional cookies (analytics/marketing) where used.

Retention

We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purposes above, including security/audit needs. Some records may be retained longer where required for legal or operational reasons.

Your rights

  • Access, correction, deletion, and portability (where applicable).
  • Restriction/objection to processing (where applicable).
  • Withdraw consent for optional cookies at any time (use the controls above).
  • Lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority (UK: ICO).

Contact

Email: info@d-s.net