Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: Feb 2026
Welcome to The Cyber Archive (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website at thecyberarchive.com (the “Site”).
By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Information We Collect
We do not require you to create an account or provide any personal information to read content on the Site. However, information is collected automatically when you visit.
1.1 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, the following data may be collected automatically by us or our third-party analytics providers:
- Usage data: pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, scroll depth
- Device and browser data: browser type and version, operating system, screen resolution, device type
- Network data: IP address (collected by third-party analytics tools), general geographic location derived from IP (country/city level), internet service provider
- Referral data: the URL of the page that referred you to our Site
- Session data: how you navigate through the Site during a visit
We do not use this data to identify you personally.
1.2 Newsletter Subscription
If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address through our newsletter provider, Beehiiv. Subscription is entirely voluntary. This data is governed by Beehiiv’s Privacy Policy.
1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies placed by our analytics providers. These are not used to serve personalized advertisements. You can control cookies through your browser settings or an opt-out mechanism described in Section 5.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the automatically collected data to:
- Understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve content and performance
- Monitor Site health and identify technical issues
- Measure the effectiveness of content and topics
- Fulfill our legitimate business interests as a content publisher
We use newsletter email addresses solely to send you our newsletter. We do not use your email for any other purpose without your explicit consent.
3. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate the Site. Each service processes data according to its own privacy policy, which we encourage you to review.
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager) | Website analytics, traffic measurement | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Microsoft Clarity (via Google Tag Manager) | Session recordings, heatmaps, behavioral analytics | privacy.microsoft.com |
| PostHog (via Google Tag Manager) | Product analytics, event tracking | posthog.com/privacy |
| Beehiiv | Newsletter delivery and management | beehiiv.com/privacy |
These services may collect data independently under their own terms. We do not control their data practices beyond our configuration of them.
4. International Data Transfers
The Site is operated worldwide. Our third-party analytics and newsletter providers are primarily based in the United States. If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries that may not have the same data protection laws as your country.
Such transfers are conducted under appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) as offered by the respective service providers. By using the Site, you acknowledge this transfer.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Opt Out of Analytics
You can limit analytics data collection by:
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. See your browser’s help documentation.
- Do Not Track (DNT): We respect DNT browser signals where technically feasible.
- Google Analytics opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Microsoft Clarity opt-out: Visit clarity.microsoft.com/optout.
Newsletter
You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any newsletter email.
GDPR Rights (EEA/UK Residents)
If you are located in the EEA or United Kingdom, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Rectify inaccurate personal data
- Erasure (“right to be forgotten”) of your personal data
- Restrict the processing of your personal data
- Data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [contact@thecyberarchive.com]. We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
CCPA Rights (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
- Delete personal information we hold about you
- Opt out of the sale of your personal information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. To submit a request, contact us at [contact@thecyberarchive.com].
6. Sponsorships and Advertising
The Site may feature sponsored content or links from our sponsors. We do not share your personal data with sponsors, nor do we use your data for behavioral advertising. Sponsored content is clearly labeled on the Site.
7. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
8. Links to Third-Party Sites
Our articles reference and link to conference websites, speaker profiles, video platforms, and other external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.
9. Data Retention
We do not store analytics data ourselves — it is retained according to the data retention policies of each third-party service (Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, PostHog). Your newsletter email is retained until you unsubscribe.
10. Security
We take reasonable technical measures to protect the Site. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of any data transmitted to or from the Site.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [contact@thecyberarchive.com]
We aim to respond to all inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.