California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA) Policy

Effective Date: 07/09/2024

NetSec.news (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA) Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit NetSec.news (the “Site”). This policy is in compliance with CalOPPA and applies to all visitors, users, and others who access the Site from California.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Register for an account
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Submit inquiries or feedback
  • Participate in surveys or contests
  • Use our interactive features, such as comments or forums

The personal information we collect may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Mailing address
  • Phone number
  • Company name
  • Job title

1.2 Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect non-personal information when you visit the Site, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Operating system
  • Referring URL
  • Pages viewed
  • Time spent on the Site

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following 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. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect and store information about your interactions with the Site. Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of the Site may not function properly without cookies.

4. Third-Party Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties without your consent, except as described in this policy. We may share your information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our Site, conducting our business, or providing services to you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

5. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

6. Your California Privacy Rights

CalOPPA requires us to disclose how we respond to “Do Not Track” signals. Currently, we do not respond to “Do Not Track” signals as there is no industry standard for compliance. However, you can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.

7. Accessing and Updating Your Information

You can access and update your personal information by logging into your account on the Site. If you wish to delete your account or request that we no longer use your information to provide you services, please contact us at [email protected] .

8. 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.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this CalOPPA 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.

10. Contact Us

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

NetSec.news
[email protected]