Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 10, 2025
(Last Updated: October 10, 2025)

Your privacy matters to me. This Privacy Policy explains how your data is collected, used, and protected when you visit the-cyber-guy.com (hereinafter “the Website”).

1. Data I Collect

a) Personal Data (Provided Voluntarily)

Name and email address — only if you subscribe, comment, or contact me.

b) Technical & Usage Data (Collected Automatically)

Self-hosted Analytics Tool may collect:

IP address
Country/Region
Browser, OS, Device
Pages visited & time spent
Referrer URL

This data is used solely for website improvement and security monitoring. It is not shared with third parties.

2. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Purpose	Legal Basis
Security & Abuse Prevention	Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f))
Analytics & Performance	Legitimate Interest (with Opt-Out)
Email Communications	Consent (Only if subscribed)

3. Cookies & Opt-Out

Analytics Tool may set first-party cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser or use the provided Opt-Out button.

4. How I Use Your Data

Improve website performance
Detect abuse or hacking attempts
Respond to comments or messages

5. Data Retention

Data is retained only as long as needed for analytics or security. You may request deletion at any time.

6. Third-Party Links

I am not responsible for external websites linked from this site.

7. Your Rights

Access your data
Request correction or deletion
Opt-out of tracking
Withdraw consent

8. Changes to This Policy

Updates may occur, and any changes will be reflected with a new Effective Date.

9. Contact

Email: cdharap@outlook.com
Subject Line (Required): “Queries Regarding Privacy Policy”
Emails without this subject may be ignored or filtered.