Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

MalwareZero.org ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website at https://malwarezero.org (the "Site"). This policy applies to all visitors of the Site.

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies, please do not use the Site.

2. Information We Collect

We do not actively collect personal information from visitors to our Site. The only data we collect is through essential cookies used for site functionality preferences, as described below.

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, our web servers may automatically log standard technical information, including:

Your IP address (anonymized/masked for privacy)
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Referring website addresses

This information is collected in server logs and is used solely for the purpose of operating, securing, and improving the Site. It is not used to identify individual users and is not shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Cookies

We use a minimal number of cookies, all of which are essential for site functionality:

3.1 Essential Cookies

The following essential cookies may be set when you visit our Site:

cookie_consent: Set after you click "Accept" on our cookie consent banner. This cookie remembers that you have accepted our cookie notice so it does not display on every page load. It expires after 1 year.
Navigation State: Some pages may set temporary session cookies to preserve your navigation state (e.g., collapsed/expanded sections). These expire when you close your browser.

3.2 No Tracking or Marketing Cookies

We do not use any of the following:

Analytics cookies (Google Analytics, etc.)
Advertising cookies
Tracking pixels or beacons
Third-party marketing trackers
Social media tracking cookies

3.3 Managing Cookies

You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. You can delete all cookies that are already on your computer and you can set most browsers to prevent them from being placed. If you do this, however, you may have to manually adjust some preferences every time you visit a site, and some services and functionalities may not work.

4. Third-Party Services

We use a limited number of third-party services, all of which have privacy-respecting policies:

4.1 Google Fonts

We use Google Fonts to load custom typography (Inter and JetBrains Mono). When you load a page that uses Google Fonts, your browser connects to Google's servers. Google may log your IP address as part of this process. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy and Fonts FAQ.

4.2 External Links

Our Site contains links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any website you visit that collects personal information.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties. We do not share your information with third parties for marketing, advertising, or analytics purposes.

Information may be disclosed only in the following circumstances:

When required by law, regulation, or legal process
To protect the rights, property, or safety of MalwareZero.org, our users, or the public
In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice to users)

6. Data Retention

Automatically collected server log data is retained for a maximum of 30 days for security and operational purposes. Cookie consent preferences are retained for 1 year from the date of consent.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or a country with similar data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal data.
Right to Erasure: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data (where applicable).
Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict processing of your personal data.
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
Right to Object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data.
Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected, the purposes for which we use it, and whether we have sold or disclosed it. To make such a request, please contact us. We do not sell personal information and have not done so in the past 12 months.

10. International Data Transfers

Our Site is operated from servers that may be located in various countries. If you are accessing the Site from outside your home country, please be aware that your information may be transferred across international borders. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure that any such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

11. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us:

Email: privacy@malwarezero.org
Contact Form: https://malwarezero.org/about/contact/
PGP Key: Available on our contact page