Privacy Policy for BadActyr.com

Last Updated: September 3, 2025

1. Introduction & Overview

BadActyr.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is a cybersecurity education site run by a dedicated team of IT experts. We’re committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect and use your data.

This Privacy Policy outlines what personal information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and how we protect it, especially when it comes to affiliate links, analytics, and third-party tools. Having a privacy policy is essential for legal compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and for building trust with our readers and affiliate partners.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following data categories:

  • Automatically collected data: IP addresses, browser type, device information, operating system, and site interactions (via Google Analytics or Plausible).
  • Voluntarily provided data: Email addresses or names if you subscribe to upcoming newsletters or contact us via a form.
  • Affiliate click data: Tracked via analytics to understand link performance (through GA4’s outbound click tracking or similar tools).
3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for:

  • Monitoring site performance (traffic patterns, engagement metrics).
  • Improving content and user experience based on reader behavior.
  • Responding to inquiries and managing newsletter subscriptions.
  • Tracking affiliate link clicks for optimization and reporting.
4. Third-Party Services & Data Sharing

We use several third-party services that may collect data on your behalf or for their own purposes:

  • Analytics and site performance: Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Plausible, etc.
  • Affiliate tracking: Platforms like Acceleration Partners (for affiliate links like LastPass).
  • Embedded content: YouTube, social share widgets, etc.

We do not sell or lease any personal information. All data used by third parties is governed by their own privacy policies.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Measure how users interact with content and affiliate links.
  • Remember user preferences (e.g., language settings, form choices).

You may manage or clear cookies through your browser settings. We may also offer a cookie consent mechanism in future to improve transparency.

6. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., GDPR in the EU, CCPA in California), you may have rights to:

  • Access or delete your personal data.
  • Opt out of tracking or marketing communications.
  • Request corrections or restrict data processing.

To exercise any rights, contact us at [email protected]. We’ll handle requests in accordance with applicable law.

7. Data Security & Retention
  • We implement standard security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction of data.
  • We retain data only as long as necessary for our purposes or as legally required (e.g., analytics aggregated reports).
8. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy is a living document. wW may update it as our tools, site features, or regulations evolve. We won’t use data in ways that exceed the scope of this policy without explicit notice.

9. Contact Information

For questions about this policy or your personal data, reach out to:

Email: [email protected]

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