Effective 9 May 2025
1. Information We Collect
| Category | Examples | Lawful basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|---|
| Usage Data | IP address, browser type, referral URL, pages visited | Legitimate interest (site security & analytics) |
| Voluntary Data | Comments, contact‑form submissions, newsletter sign‑ups | Consent |
| Cookie & Tracking Data | Google Analytics, AWIN/Amazon affiliate cookies | Consent |
2. How We Collect It
- Web‑server logs (fail2ban‑protected).
- Google Analytics v4 with IP anonymization.
- Affiliate networks (e.g., AWIN) set a 30‑day cookie to track qualifying sales
3. How We Use It
- Generate aggregate traffic stats.
- Detect and block malicious traffic.
- Attribute affiliate commissions that fund our free content.
We never:
- Sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
- Use third‑party remarketing ads.
4. Your Rights
| Region | Rights |
|---|---|
| EU / UK (GDPR) | Access, rectify, erase (“right to be forgotten”), restrict, data portability, object. |
| California (CCPA/CPRA) | Know, delete, opt‑out of sale/sharing, non‑discrimination. |
Email privacy @ linuxexperts dot net to exercise any right; expect a reply within 30 days.
5. Data Retention & Security
- Logs are rotated and purged after 90 days.
- Back‑end access is protected by SSH keys and 2FA.
- Backups are encrypted at rest in AWS S3.
6. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 13. If you believe such data exists, contact us for prompt deletion.
7. Policy Updates
We’ll timestamp changes here and, where material, post a site‑wide notice. Continued use of the site after an update constitutes acceptance.
