At linuxsupportworld.com, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website.
By using this site, you agree to the terms described below. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the site.
1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Name and email (e.g., via contact forms or newsletter signups)
- Comments, feedback, or other user-generated content
b. Automatically Collected Information
- IP address, device type, browser type, operating system
- Referring URL, pages visited, time spent on pages
- Location (approximate, derived from IP)
- Cookies and tracking pixels (see Cookie Policy below)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Improve website performance and content quality
- Analyze traffic and user behavior
- Send occasional email updates (if opted in)
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent (e.g., newsletter signups)
- Legitimate interest (e.g., analytics, basic site functionality)
- Contract (e.g., responding to user inquiries)
- Legal obligation (e.g., compliance with applicable laws)
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to processing or request restriction
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: [email protected]
4. CCPA Compliance (California Users)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal data is collected and how it’s used
- Request access to your personal data
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell your data)
If you are a California resident and wish to exercise your CCPA rights, email us at [email protected] with the subject line: CCPA Request.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
- Enhance user experience
- Analyze traffic and performance via tools like Google Analytics
- Manage session behavior and save preferences
You can control cookie settings through your browser. EU users are shown a cookie consent banner to opt in or out.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy unless a longer retention period is required by law.
7. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services such as:
- Google Analytics
- Email marketing providers (e.g., Mailchimp)
- Comment moderation tools
These third-party services may collect, process, or store data on our behalf and are required to maintain their own privacy practices.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data. While no online service is 100% secure, we take reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or loss.
9. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately, and we will take appropriate action.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When changes are made, the “Effective Date” at the top of this page will be updated. Continued use of the site implies acceptance of any revised terms.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our website’s contact page.
Regards,
Linux Support World
https://linuxsupportworld.com
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