California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Policy

Effective Date: 07/09/2024

NetSec.news (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our users. This California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information of California residents. This policy is in compliance with the CCPA and applies to all visitors, users, and others who access the Site from California.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Categories of Personal Information

We collect the following categories of personal information from users:

  • Identifiers: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, company name, job title, and IP address.
  • Internet or other electronic network activity information: Browsing history, search history, and information regarding a consumer’s interaction with the Site.
  • Geolocation data: Physical location or movements.
  • Professional or employment-related information: Job title, employer name, and related details.

1.2 Sources of Personal Information

We collect personal information from the following sources:

  • Directly from you when you provide it to us (e.g., by registering for an account, subscribing to our newsletter, submitting inquiries).
  • Automatically when you use the Site (e.g., through cookies and other tracking technologies).

2. Use of Personal Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following business purposes:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve our Site and services.
  • To communicate with you, including responding to your inquiries and sending newsletters or promotional materials.
  • To personalize your experience on the Site.
  • To monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve the Site.
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and protect against fraudulent or illegal activities.

3. Sharing Personal Information

We may disclose your personal information to the following categories of third parties for business purposes:

  • Service providers who assist us in operating our Site and conducting our business.
  • Third parties as required by law, such as in response to a subpoena or other legal process.

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Your Rights Under the CCPA

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the CCPA:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information that we collect or maintain.
  • Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. As noted, we do not sell your personal information.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right to not be discriminated against for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

5. Exercising Your Rights

To exercise your rights under the CCPA, please submit a verifiable consumer request to us by:

Only you or a person registered with the California Secretary of State that you authorize to act on your behalf may make a verifiable consumer request related to your personal information.

6. Verification Process

When you make a request, we will take steps to verify your identity before complying with the request. The information we require for verification may include your name, email address, and other details related to your interactions with the Site.

7. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to protect the safety of your personal information. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this CCPA Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the revised policy on this page with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this CCPA Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

NetSec.news
[email protected]