Last Updated: May 3, 2025
At Simple Cyber Guide, I am committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how I collect, use, and protect your data when you visit simplecyberguide.com.
What Data I Collect
Contact Form Data: When you submit a contact form on the About Me page, I collect minimal information such as your name and email address. This data is used solely to respond to your inquiries, such as consulting requests.
Affiliate Link Data: The Resources page includes affiliate links (e.g., NordVPN, Surfshark). When you click these links, third-party providers may track clicks for commission purposes. I do not directly collect or store data from these interactions.
Analytics Data: This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to collect data about visitor behavior, such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and traffic sources. This helps me understand site usage and improve content. Google Analytics uses cookies (e.g., _ga, _gid) to track user behavior, but IP addresses are anonymized before processing to protect your privacy.
How I Use Your Data
Contact Forms: Information submitted via contact forms is used exclusively to respond to your inquiries and provide requested services, such as consulting.
Affiliate Links: Click data from affiliate links is managed by third-party providers to track commissions, which help support the operation of this site. I do not access or store this data directly.
Google Analytics: Analytics data is used to generate reports on site performance, optimize content, and enhance user experience. IP addresses are anonymized before processing to protect your privacy, and the data is not combined with personally identifiable information.
Cookies
This website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure basic functionality and improve your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. The types of cookies used include:
Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic site functionality, such as enabling contact forms or maintaining user sessions.
Functional Cookies (Gravatar, WordPress Emojis): Gravatar provides avatar images for users who comment on our website, based on their email address. WordPress Emojis loads emoji images and scripts to display emojis on our website. These services may process data in unsafe third countries like the United States.
Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics): These cookies (e.g., _ga, _gid) track visitor behavior, such as pages visited and traffic sources, to help analyze site performance. IP addresses are anonymized before processing, but data is transferred to the United States for storage.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings or by clicking the ‘Privacy Settings’ link in the footer of our website. To opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
Who I Share Your Data With
I do not share your personal data with third parties, except in the following cases:
Affiliate Programs: Third-party providers (e.g., NordVPN, Surfshark) may collect click data from affiliate links, as outlined in their respective privacy policies.
Service Providers: Tools like WPForms (used for contact forms) may process form data to facilitate communication. These providers are GDPR-compliant and protect your data. Gravatar (used for avatar images in comments) and WordPress Emojis (used for displaying emojis) may process data in the United States, as outlined in their respective privacy policies.
Legal Requirements: I may disclose data if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of Simple Cyber Guide or its users.
Google Analytics: Analytics data is processed by Google LLC in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy. IP addresses are anonymized before processing, but data is transferred to the United States for storage. I do not combine analytics data with personally identifiable information unless explicitly stated.
Your Rights
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or other regions with data protection laws, you have rights regarding your personal data, including:
- The right to access, correct, or delete your data.
- The right to restrict or object to data processing.
- The right to data portability.
To exercise these rights or for any privacy-related questions, please contact me at info@simplecyberguide.com. I will respond promptly to address your concerns.
Contact Me
For questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out via email at info@simplecyberguide.com.