Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

As a cybersecurity intelligence platform, we are acutely aware of data sensitivity and employ strict collection practices:

• Technical Information: IP addresses (anonymized), browser type, operating system, and device identifiers for security monitoring and threat detection
• Usage Analytics: Page views, session duration, and navigation patterns to improve user experience and detect suspicious activity
• Optional Communications: Email addresses only when voluntarily provided for newsletter subscriptions or support requests
• Community Participation: Email addresses and display names when voluntarily provided for commenting on articles - only the display name is shown publicly, while email addresses remain private and are used solely for comment moderation and spam prevention
• Cookie Preferences: User-selected preferences for cookie usage and tracking consent
• Security Logs: Access logs and security-related metadata for platform protection and incident response

Privacy-First Design: Our platform is designed to function without requiring account creation or personal identity verification for most features, protecting user anonymity. For optional community features like article comments, we collect only the minimum information necessary (display name and email for moderation), ensuring your personal information remains private while enabling meaningful community engagement.

2. How We Use Your Information

Information collected is used exclusively for legitimate platform operations and security purposes:

• Service Delivery: Providing access to cybersecurity intelligence and content recommendations
• Security Monitoring: Detecting and preventing threats, abuse, and unauthorized access attempts
• Platform Optimization: Improving AI algorithms, search functionality, and user interface design
• Communication: Sending requested newsletters or responding to support inquiries (only with explicit consent)
• Community Moderation: Managing article comments, preventing spam, and maintaining discussion quality through automated and manual moderation processes
• Compliance: Meeting legal obligations and responding to legitimate law enforcement requests
• Analytics: Understanding usage patterns to enhance content relevance and platform performance

3. Data Protection and Security Measures

Our cybersecurity expertise drives comprehensive data protection practices:

• Encryption: All data transmission uses industry-standard TLS encryption
• Access Controls: Strict role-based access controls and multi-factor authentication for administrative systems
• Data Anonymization: Personal identifiers are anonymized or pseudonymized where possible
• Regular Security Audits: Ongoing vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
• Incident Response: Established procedures for data breach detection, containment, and notification
• Secure Infrastructure: Data hosted on security-hardened servers with continuous monitoring

4. Cookie Policy and Tracking

We use cookies responsibly and provide granular control over tracking preferences:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic platform functionality and security features
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user behavior and improve our services (optional)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and customizations
• Third-Party Cookies: Limited to essential services and clearly disclosed

You maintain full control over non-essential cookies through our consent management system, accessible at any time through your browser settings.

5. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

No Sale of Personal Data: We never sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

Limited sharing occurs only in these specific circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted partners providing essential services (hosting, analytics) under strict contractual obligations
• Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect legal rights and safety
• Security Incidents: Sharing threat intelligence with security communities to protect broader cybersecurity ecosystem
• Business Continuity: In case of merger or acquisition, with advance notice and continued privacy protection

6. International Data Transfers

When data crosses international boundaries, we ensure appropriate safeguards:

• Compliance with applicable data protection regulations
• Use of standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions
• Implementation of additional technical and organizational measures
• Regular assessment of data transfer security

7. Your Privacy Rights

You have comprehensive rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to Know: Information about what data we collect and how it's used
• Right of Access: Request copies of your personal information
• Right to Rectification: Correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances
• Right to Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Opt-out of certain data processing activities
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your information

To exercise these rights, contact us through our designated privacy channels. We will respond to requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.

8. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary for legitimate business purposes:

• Usage Data: Typically retained for 12-24 months for analytics and security purposes
• Security Logs: Maintained for up to 7 years for incident investigation and compliance
• Communication Records: Support requests retained for 3 years for quality assurance
• Legal Obligations: Some data may be retained longer to comply with regulatory requirements

9. Children's Privacy

CSRaid is designed for cybersecurity professionals and researchers. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 13 years of age. If we become aware of such collection, we will promptly delete the information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated through prominent notice on our platform or direct communication where possible.

Your continued use of CSRaid after policy updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

11. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, please contact our Data Protection Officer through our official channels. We are committed to addressing privacy inquiries promptly and thoroughly.

For urgent security or privacy incidents, please use our expedited contact procedures.