Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Email address: When you subscribe to our newsletter via the subscribe form, we collect your email address. This is stored securely in our database and used solely for sending newsletter communications when launched.

Information Collected Automatically

• Analytics data: We use a privacy-first web analytics service to collect anonymous, aggregated usage data including page views, referral sources, browser type, device type, and country. Our analytics service does not use cookies and does not track individual users. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics.
• Server logs: Our hosting provider may collect standard server logs including IP addresses, browser user agents, and request timestamps for security and performance purposes. These logs are retained for a limited period and are not used for tracking.

Information We Do NOT Collect

• We do not use tracking cookies
• We do not use Google Analytics or Google Tag Manager
• We do not collect browsing history across other websites
• We do not sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties for marketing
• We do not build user profiles or serve targeted advertising

How We Use Your Information

• Newsletter subscribers: Your email address is stored to notify you when we launch our newsletter. We will never share your email with third parties. You can unsubscribe at any time.
• Analytics: Anonymous analytics data helps us understand which content is most useful and how to improve the site experience.
• Security: Server logs may be reviewed to detect and prevent abuse, attacks, or unauthorized access.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate CyberPings:

Advertising

We may display advertisements on CyberPings through Google AdSense or similar advertising networks. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings (adssettings.google.com) or the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page (optout.aboutads.info).

Cookies

CyberPings uses minimal cookies:

• Essential cookies: Theme preference (light/dark mode) stored in localStorage — this is not technically a cookie and contains no personal data.
• Advertising cookies: If Google AdSense is enabled, Google may set cookies for ad personalization. See the Advertising section above for opt-out options.
• We do not set any first-party tracking cookies.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical measures to protect your information:

• All data is transmitted over HTTPS (TLS encryption)
• Database access is restricted with Row Level Security (RLS) policies
• API keys and secrets are stored securely as environment variables
• Admin access requires authentication

Data Retention

• Subscriber emails: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Analytics data: Retained by our analytics provider according to their data retention policy
• Server logs: Retained by our hosting provider for a limited period

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of any personal data we hold about you
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data (email rohit@cyberpings.com)
• Unsubscribe: Remove your email from our subscriber list at any time
• Opt-out: Opt out of advertising cookies via the methods described above

Children's Privacy

CyberPings is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of CyberPings after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

For privacy-related questions or data requests:
Email: rohit@cyberpings.com