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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

The Unhacked (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates https://theunhacked.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully.

1. Information We Collect

Automatically collected data: When you visit the site, our servers automatically record information including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and timestamps. This is standard web server logging.

Analytics: We use Google Analytics (Google LLC) and Google Tag Manager to understand traffic patterns and content performance. These services collect anonymised usage data. Google’s privacy policy is available at https://policies.google.com/privacy. You can opt out via Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Comments: If you leave a comment, we collect your name, email address, website (optional), and comment content, along with your IP address and browser user agent for spam detection. Comment data is retained indefinitely unless you request deletion.

Email sign-ups: If you subscribe to our newsletter or download a resource, we collect your email address and first name. We use SendFox to manage our email list. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in every email.

2. Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Session cookies: Required for site functionality (login, shopping cart).
  • Analytics cookies: Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish users and measure behaviour.
  • Affiliate tracking cookies: When you click an affiliate link, the merchant may set a cookie to track the referral. This cookie is set by the merchant’s domain, not ours.
  • Preference cookies: Store your display or preference choices across visits.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality. Most browsers provide a “Do Not Track” signal; we honour this where technically feasible.

3. Third-Party Services and Affiliate Networks

We participate in affiliate programmes operated by third-party networks including (but not limited to): Amazon Associates, ClickBank, FlexOffers, Impact, Commission Junction (CJ Affiliate), Rakuten Advertising, Sovrn Commerce, and PartnerStack. When you click an affiliate link and make a qualifying purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

These third-party services have their own privacy policies governing how they handle data:

4. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to: operate and improve the website; respond to enquiries; send newsletters (if you subscribed); analyse traffic and content performance; comply with legal obligations; and detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

5. Data Retention

Analytics data is retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default). Comment data is retained indefinitely. Email subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Server access logs are retained for 30 days. Affiliate tracking data is managed by the respective affiliate networks per their own retention policies.

6. Your Rights (GDPR β€” EU/UK Residents)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right of access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”): Request deletion of your personal data.
  • Right to restrict processing: Request that we limit how we use your data.
  • Right to data portability: Request a machine-readable copy of your data.
  • Right to object: Object to our use of your data for direct marketing or legitimate interests.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Your Rights (CCPA β€” California Residents)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) give you the following rights:

  • Right to know: Request disclosure of personal information collected about you in the past 12 months.
  • Right to delete: Request deletion of personal information we have collected.
  • Right to opt out of sale: We do not sell personal information. If our practices change, we will provide a “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” link.
  • Right to non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

To submit a CCPA/CPRA request, email [email protected] with the subject line “California Privacy Request.”

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information, including HTTPS encryption, regular security updates, and access controls. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted to our site.

9. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

10. Links to External Sites

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including affiliate merchant sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any site you visit.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact

For privacy enquiries, data requests, or complaints:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://theunhacked.com/contact/

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