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Last updated: May 4, 2025

At CyberSafeNow.com, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.

1. Who We Are

CyberSafeNow.com is an independent cybersecurity blog that aims to educate, inform, and empower internet users around the world. Our website address is: https://www.cybersafenow.com.

2. What Data We Collect

We do not require users to register or sign up. However, when you submit a comment on any blog post, we collect your name and email address to help verify authenticity and prevent spam. This information is only used for moderation purposes.

3. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and third-party technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze how our site is used.

Cookies may be placed by:

WordPress – for site functionality
Google Analytics – to measure visitor statistics
Cloudflare – for site performance and security

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

4. Third-Party Services We Use

We work with trusted services to operate and improve our website:

Google Analytics – anonymous usage analytics
Mailchimp – optional newsletter subscription (only when you opt-in)
Cloudflare – site optimization and protection

These third parties may collect non-identifiable data such as your browser type, IP address, or general location.

5. How We Use Your Data

We only use collected data to:

Monitor site traffic and performance
Moderate and manage comments
Deliver optional email updates if you’ve subscribed

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal data with any third parties for advertising or commercial purposes.

6. Legal Basis for Processing

If you’re located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using personal information depends on the context:

Consent – when you provide your email to comment
Legitimate interest – for analytics and security
Compliance – with legal or spam-prevention obligations

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the data we may hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Withdraw consent (where applicable)
Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Data Retention

We retain submitted comment data (name and email) for moderation purposes unless you request removal. Analytics data is managed by Google and retained according to their policy.

9. Security

We use standard security tools such as Cloudflare to protect your data and prevent unauthorized access. While no system is 100% secure, we strive to protect our website and users using best practices.