Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 14, 2024

1. Introduction

At Hackademic Solutions, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Fill out our contact form
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Request information about our services
  • Apply for a position with us
  • Browse and access cybersecurity framework information on our frameworks site
  • Use framework search and filtering tools on frameworks.hackademic.solutions
  • Access framework implementation guides and resources
  • Submit inquiries through our cybersecurity services contact form

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Time and date of visits
  • Framework pages visited and time spent on framework content
  • Search queries and filter selections on frameworks site
  • Clicks on external links to official framework resources
  • User interactions with framework comparison and filtering tools

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain our services
  • Respond to your inquiries
  • Send you marketing communications (with your consent)
  • Improve our website and services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Understand which cybersecurity frameworks are most valuable to our audience
  • Improve framework content organization and site navigation
  • Track effectiveness of framework information and educational resources
  • Identify opportunities for new framework content and services

4. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to withdraw consent

5. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
  • Right to say no to the sale of personal information
  • Right to access your personal information
  • Right to request deletion of your personal information
  • Right to equal service and price (non-discrimination)
  • Right to correct inaccurate personal information
  • Right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information

5.1 Categories of Personal Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal information:

  • Identifiers (name, email address, phone number)
  • Commercial information (service interests, transaction history)
  • Internet or network activity (browsing history, interaction with our website)
  • Professional or employment-related information

5.2 How to Exercise Your California Privacy Rights

To exercise your California privacy rights, you can:

We will respond to your request within 45 days. We may require additional information to verify your identity before processing your request.

5.3 Do Not Sell My Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and provide a clear "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" link on our website.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage.

7. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience across all Hackademic Solutions properties. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. We use the following types of cookies:

7.1 Essential Cookies

Required for website functionality across all our sites. These cannot be disabled.

7.2 Analytics Cookies

  • Main Site (hackademic.solutions): Cloudflare Analytics - privacy-friendly analytics built into our hosting platform, requiring no cookies and collecting no personal data
  • Frameworks Site (frameworks.hackademic.solutions): Google Analytics (G-ZYVCBXT7GZ) - privacy-compliant analytics that only activates when users explicitly consent to analytics cookies

7.3 Marketing Cookies

Used with your explicit consent for advertising and marketing purposes.

7.4 Framework Site Cookie Consent

Our frameworks site provides granular cookie controls allowing you to accept or reject analytics and marketing cookies while maintaining essential website functionality. You can modify your consent at any time through the cookie preferences panel.

8. Framework Information and Educational Content

Our frameworks site (frameworks.hackademic.solutions) provides educational information about cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and best practices. Please note:

8.1 Educational Purpose Only

All framework information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. This content is not intended as professional cybersecurity advice or recommendations for your specific environment.

8.2 No Official Affiliation

We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to framework authorities including NIST, ISO, CIS, MITRE, or other standards organizations. All framework information is independently researched and presented.

8.3 Professional Guidance Required

Framework information should not replace professional cybersecurity consultation. Users should seek qualified cybersecurity consultation before implementing frameworks in production environments.

8.4 No Warranties

We make no warranties about the accuracy, completeness, currency, or suitability of framework information for any particular purpose. Framework standards and guidance change frequently.

8.5 User Responsibility

Users are solely responsible for:

  • Verifying the accuracy and currency of framework information
  • Determining the appropriateness of frameworks for their organization
  • Ensuring compliance with their specific regulatory and business requirements
  • Proper implementation and maintenance of chosen frameworks

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When determining the retention period, we consider:

  • The nature and sensitivity of the personal information
  • The potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure
  • The purposes for which we process your personal information
  • Whether we can achieve those purposes through other means
  • Applicable legal requirements

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

12. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you and the relevant supervisory authority in accordance with applicable law. We will provide information about the nature of the breach, the likely consequences, and the measures taken to address it.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (555) 0123
Address: 123 Cybersecurity Way, Suite 100, San Francisco, CA 94105