At Harry The Cyber Guy (accessible from harrythecyberguy.com), the privacy of our visitors is paramount. This Privacy Policy documents what data is received, collected, and how it is utilized.
1. Information We Collect
We operate an intentionally minimal data collection footprint. We do not require account registration to read our security briefs, research articles, or detection guides.
- Newsletter Subscriptions: If you voluntarily join "The SOC Briefing", we collect your submitted email address solely to deliver weekly security briefings. You may unsubscribe at any time via the one-click link in any email footer.
- Contact Form Inquiries: If you message us through the contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message text to respond to your technical or speaking request.
- Server Log Files: Standard web server logs collect non-identifiable technical data such as browser type, operating system, referring pages, and timestamp.
2. Google AdSense & Advertising Cookies
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites:
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our sites and/or other sites on the Internet.
- Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- Alternatively, users can opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
3. Analytics & Telemetry
We may utilize privacy-focused, aggregated analytics to measure publication readership trends, most popular threat advisories, and page performance. No invasive cross-site behavioral tracking profiles are constructed.
4. Data Retention & Rights
We retain email addresses for newsletter subscribers until unsubscription is requested. Under relevant privacy frameworks (including GDPR and CCPA), you retain the right to request deletion or inspection of any personal data you have provided.
5. Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us via email at contact@harrythecyberguy.com or submit a note through our Contact page.