Effective Date: 10/10/2024

At Hackproof Zone, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website [https://hackproofzone.com/] (the “Website”).

1. Data Controller Information

The data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data on this Website is:

For any questions related to data protection, feel free to reach out to us at the provided contact information.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data from users of our website:

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number (if provided through forms or contact)
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior (via cookies)
  • Communication Data: Any messages or content you submit via contact forms, comments, or email.

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect and process data when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Submit a contact form
  • Leave comments on our blog
  • Visit and browse our Website (via cookies)

4. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To Provide Services: Responding to your inquiries, comments, and providing relevant content.
  • To Improve Our Website: Analyzing user behavior through cookies to enhance the user experience.
  • For Communication: Sending you updates, newsletters, or notifications (only with your consent).
  • Legal Compliance: Complying with legal obligations or defending legal claims.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process your data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you opt-in to receive communications from us.
  • Legitimate Interest: For improving website functionality, protecting against fraud, and securing our Website.
  • Legal Obligation: When necessary to comply with legal requirements.

6. How We Protect Your Data

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your personal data and prevent unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. This includes:

  • Secure HTTPS encryption on our website.
  • Limiting access to your personal data to only those necessary.
  • Regularly reviewing our data collection and security practices.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.

  • Contact Forms/Emails: Retained for up to 12 months.
  • Newsletter Data: Retained until you unsubscribe or withdraw your consent.
  • Technical Data: Retained for 24 months for analytics purposes.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under GDPR, you have several rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your data in certain circumstances.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request to limit the way we process your data.
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a commonly used format.
  • Right to Object: You can object to certain processing activities (e.g., direct marketing).
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent at any time for data processing based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@hackproofzone.com. We will respond to all legitimate requests within one month.

9. Sharing and Disclosure of Data

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties, except:

  • Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers to help us operate the website (e.g., hosting, analytics, email marketing). These providers are bound by strict data protection obligations.
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.

10. Use of Cookies

We use cookies on our website to enhance the user experience and for analytical purposes.

  • Types of Cookies: Functional, performance, and third-party analytics cookies.
  • Your Consent: When you visit our website, we ask for your consent to use certain cookies. You can opt out by adjusting your browser settings.

For detailed information, please see our [Cookie Policy].

11. International Data Transfers

If your personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure it is protected by appropriate safeguards, such as contractual agreements or legal frameworks like the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, notified to you via email. Please review this policy periodically for any updates.

13. Contact Information

For any questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights under GDPR, please contact us at: