Effective Date: 24 August 2024
At Netguardia, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide when interacting with our website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information, specifically through comments, contact forms, newsletters, and analytics tools like Google Analytics. It also includes information on how we use cookies.
1. Who We Are
Netguardia is a leading cybersecurity blog dedicated to providing readers with the latest insights, news, and resources in the digital security space. Our mission is to empower individuals and organizations with the knowledge they need to protect their digital lives. Whether you’re a cybersecurity professional, enthusiast, or just beginning to explore the world of online security, Netguardia is your trusted source for reliable, up-to-date information.
Our website address is https://netguardia.com.
2. Information We Collect
Comments
- When you leave a comment on our site, we collect the data you provide in the comment form, including your name, email address, and the content of your comment.
- Additionally, your IP address and browser user agent string are recorded to assist in the administration of the comments section.
- Comment Approval: All comments are manually reviewed and approved by our team before being published on the site.
Contact Form
- When you use the contact form on our website, we collect your name, email address, and the message you send. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry.
Newsletters
- If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address to send you updates and information related to cybersecurity. We use Mailchimp to manage our newsletter distribution. Your email address is stored securely by Mailchimp and is used solely for the purpose of sending you our newsletter.
- Optional Information: You may also choose to provide your name, which will be used to personalize our communications with you.
- Opt-out: You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any of our emails or by contacting us directly.
Analytics
- We use Google Analytics to collect information about your use of our website, including details about your visit (e.g., which pages you view, how long you stay, and what actions you take). This information helps us understand how our website is used and improve its performance.
- Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information anonymously. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
3. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze our traffic. Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help us recognize your browser and capture certain information.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionalities like security, network management, and accessibility.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site by collecting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember your preferences, such as your comment form inputs, so you don’t have to re-enter them each time.
- Advertising and Tracking Cookies: If you subscribe to our newsletter, Mailchimp may place cookies to track the performance of our email campaigns, such as whether an email was opened or a link was clicked.
Managing Cookies: You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Most browsers allow you to manage your cookies preferences via their settings. You can:
- Accept or reject cookies: Set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some parts of the site may not function properly if you disable cookies.
- Delete cookies: You can delete cookies that have already been placed on your device.
For more detailed information about managing cookies, visit All About Cookies.
4. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if you visited the other website directly. These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content. Please review the privacy policies of these external sites for more information.
5. How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments: If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically, ensuring the discussion remains continuous.
- Contact Form: Information provided through the contact form is retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry.
- Newsletters: Your information will be retained as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter. If you unsubscribe, your information will be deleted from our newsletter distribution list.
6. Your Rights Over Your Data
- If you have left comments on this site, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
- If you are a resident of the European Union (under GDPR) or California (under CCPA), you have specific rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your data.
7. Where Your Data Is Sent
All comments are manually reviewed by our team before being published. We do not use automated spam detection services. However, third-party services like Google Analytics and Mailchimp may process data outside your country of residence, including in the United States.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. This includes using secure servers, encryption, and access controls.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the data we collect, please contact us at:
Email: contact@netguardia.com