Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide

We only collect information you voluntarily provide, such as your email address if you subscribe to our newsletter. We do not require account creation to use CyberPulse.

Information collected automatically

When you visit CyberPulse, our servers automatically collect standard log data including:

• Your IP address (anonymized after 24 hours)
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website
• Date and time of your visit

This data is used solely to understand site performance and improve your experience. It is never sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

2. Cookies

CyberPulse uses minimal cookies to ensure the site functions properly. These include:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality such as remembering your preferences.
• Analytics cookies: If enabled, we use privacy-friendly analytics to understand how visitors use the site. No personal data is stored.
• Advertising cookies: If Google AdSense ads are displayed on this site, Google may use cookies to serve relevant ads based on your browsing history. You can opt out via Google's Ad Settings.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Some features may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.

3. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising

CyberPulse may display advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can learn more about how Google uses data at policies.google.com.

We do not control the content of third-party advertisements and are not responsible for the privacy practices of advertisers.

4. Affiliate Links

Some links on CyberPulse are affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links are disclosed where applicable. We only recommend products and services we believe are genuinely useful to our readers.

5. Newsletter

If you subscribe to the CyberPulse newsletter, we collect your email address to send you our weekly threat digest. We use a third-party email service provider to send newsletters. Your email address is never sold or shared with other parties. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send.

6. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate and improve the CyberPulse website
• Send newsletters to subscribers who have opted in
• Analyze site traffic and user behavior in aggregate
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

7. Data Retention

Server logs are retained for 30 days and then automatically deleted. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. We do not retain any other personal data.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data
• Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email address below.

9. Children's Privacy

CyberPulse is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify newsletter subscribers of significant changes. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent update. Continued use of CyberPulse after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or your personal data, please contact us at: