Overview

FixTheVuln ("we", "us", "our") operates the website fixthevuln.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Email address: If you subscribe to our newsletter via Beehiiv, we collect your email address to send you security updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.
  • Contact form submissions: If you contact us, we receive the information you provide (name, email, message).

Information Collected Automatically

  • Analytics data: We use Cloudflare Web Analytics, which is privacy-focused and does not use cookies or track individuals. It collects aggregate data such as page views, referrers, and country-level location.
  • Local storage: We use browser local storage to remember your dark/light mode preference. This data never leaves your device.

Information We Do NOT Collect

  • We do not use tracking cookies
  • We do not run Google Analytics or Facebook Pixel
  • We do not sell or share personal data with third parties
  • We do not collect payment information (purchases are processed securely by Stripe)
  • All interactive tools (calculators, generators, decoders) run entirely in your browser; no input data is sent to our servers

How We Use Your Information

  • Newsletter: Your email address is used solely to send you the content you subscribed to. We use Beehiiv as our email platform. Their privacy policy applies to email data processing.
  • Analytics: Aggregate analytics data helps us understand which content is useful and improve the site. No individual users are identified.
  • Site functionality: Local storage preferences (theme selection) are used only to improve your browsing experience.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Cloudflare

Website hosting, CDN, and privacy-focused analytics. Does not use cookies or track individuals.

Beehiiv

Email newsletter delivery. Processes your email address if you subscribe. Subject to Beehiiv's privacy policy.

Stripe

Our certification study planners are sold on this site. Payments are processed securely by Stripe. Subject to Stripe's privacy policy.

Pinterest

We share product images on Pinterest to help users discover our study planners.

Affiliate Links

Some links on our site are affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate partners include:

  • NordVPN (via CJ Affiliate)
  • Malwarebytes (via CJ Affiliate)
  • Galaxy.ai

These affiliate partners may use cookies to track referrals. We do not control their cookie practices. We only recommend products and services we trust and have personally evaluated.

Cookies

FixTheVuln itself does not set cookies. However, third-party services embedded on our site may set cookies:

  • Cloudflare: May set a __cf_bm cookie for bot detection
  • Affiliate links: Clicking affiliate links may set tracking cookies on the partner's domain

You can manage cookies through your browser settings at any time.

Data Retention

  • Newsletter: Your email is retained until you unsubscribe, after which it is deleted from our mailing list.
  • Analytics: Cloudflare Web Analytics retains aggregate data. No personal data is stored.
  • Local storage: Theme preferences persist until you clear your browser data.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in any email
  • Request deletion of any personal data we hold about you
  • Request access to any personal data we hold about you
  • Clear local storage through your browser settings

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

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your data rights, please reach out:

Contact Form  |  Website: fixthevuln.com