1. Introduction
HackSAT.net ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Email address (when subscribing to newsletters)
- Contact information (when reaching out via contact forms)
- Quiz responses and practice test results (stored locally)
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- IP address and approximate location
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website
3. Cookies and Tracking
Google AdSense & Analytics: We use Google AdSense for advertising and Google Analytics for website analytics. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential: Required for site functionality
- Analytics: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Advertising: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
- Preferences: Remember your settings and choices
4. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and improve our educational services
- To send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
- To respond to inquiries and support requests
- To analyze website usage and optimize user experience
- To display relevant advertisements
- To comply with legal obligations
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Service Providers: Analytics, email services, hosting
- Advertising Partners: Google AdSense and affiliate networks
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
6. Your Rights
6.1 GDPR Rights (EU Users)
If you are in the European Union, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to data processing
- Data portability
6.2 CCPA Rights (California Users)
California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Request deletion of personal information
- Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
- Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Analytics data is retained for 26 months.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
- Secure hosting infrastructure
- Regular security updates and monitoring
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries, please contact: privacy@hacksat.net
Data Controller: HackSAT.net
Location: Seoul, Republic of Korea