PRIVACY POLICY

1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to TheOSINTFiles.com (“the Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collected through the Site.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Information You Provide Directly
When you voluntarily interact with the Site, we may collect information you choose to provide, such as:
– Name and email address (e.g., when subscribing to our newsletter or contacting us)
– Any information submitted through contact forms or comment sections

Information Collected Automatically
The Site uses Usermaven, a privacy-focused analytics platform, to understand how visitors use the Site. Usermaven operates in cookieless mode and does not store personally identifiable information. It may collect anonymized data such as:
– General location (city and country level)
– Browser type and device information
– Pages visited and time spent on pages
– Referring URLs

Usermaven does not use cookies for tracking in cookieless mode, does not store IP addresses in identifiable form, and is compliant with GDPR and CCPA. Data collected through Usermaven is hosted in the European Union.

Cookies
Because the Site uses cookieless analytics, we do not rely on tracking cookies. However, certain features of the Site (such as embedded content or third-party services) may set their own cookies. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings at any time.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use collected information for the following purposes:
– To operate, maintain, and improve the Site
– To respond to inquiries and provide support
– To deliver newsletters and updates you have opted into
– To analyze anonymized usage trends and improve content and user experience
– To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents
– To comply with legal obligations

4. NEWSLETTER

Our newsletter is managed and delivered through Beehiiv. When you subscribe, your email address (and any other information you provide during signup) is collected and stored by Beehiiv in accordance with their privacy policy. Beehiiv may collect data related to email engagement, such as open rates and click activity, to help us understand how our content is performing. You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every email. For more information on how Beehiiv handles your data, please review Beehiiv’s privacy policy at https://www.beehiiv.com/privacy.

5. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

The Site uses the following third-party services, each of which may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies:
– Usermaven (privacy-focused website analytics)
– Beehiiv (newsletter delivery and email marketing)
– Social media plugins or embedded content (if applicable)

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. DATA SHARING

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
– With service providers who assist in operating the Site (such as Usermaven and Beehiiv), subject to confidentiality obligations
– When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
– To protect the rights, safety, or property of TheOSINTFiles.com, its users, or the public
– With your explicit consent

7. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained for as long as you remain subscribed. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us using the information below or by unsubscribing from the newsletter.

8. DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
– Access the personal information we hold about you
– Request correction of inaccurate information
– Request deletion of your personal information
– Opt out of marketing communications
– Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

10. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

The Site is not directed at individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

11. EXTERNAL LINKS

The Site may contain links to external websites or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

12. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. CONTACT US

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: [your contact email]
Website: https://theosintfiles.com