Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 15, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Secretless.cloud ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website at https://secretless.cloud.

Information We Collect​

Automatically Collected Information​

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

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address (anonymized where possible)
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website
• Device identifiers

This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see "Cookies" section below).

Information You Provide​

We do not collect personal information unless you voluntarily provide it by:

• Contacting us via email
• Submitting contributions through GitHub
• Interacting with our contact forms (if implemented)

How We Use Your Information​

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• Website Analytics: To understand how visitors use our site and improve content and user experience
• Performance Monitoring: To identify technical issues and optimize site performance
• Advertising: To serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• Security: To protect against abuse, spam, and malicious activity

We do not:

• Sell your personal information to third parties
• Use your information for purposes other than those described in this policy
• Share your information except as described below

Third-Party Services​

Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager)​

We use Google Analytics through Google Tag Manager to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics collects information such as:

• Pages viewed
• Time spent on site
• Geographic location (city/country level)
• Browser and device information

Data Sharing: This data is processed by Google and subject to Google's Privacy Policy.

Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Google AdSense​

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies and other tracking technologies to:

• Serve personalized ads based on your browsing history
• Measure ad performance and engagement
• Prevent fraud and abuse

Data Sharing: Google may collect and process personal data as described in Google's Privacy Policy and How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.

Ad Personalization: You can control ad personalization through Google Ad Settings or opt out entirely via the NAI Opt-Out Tool.

GitHub​

When you contribute to our site via GitHub (issues, pull requests, discussions), your activity is governed by GitHub's Privacy Policy.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies​

What Are Cookies?​

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies for:

• Essential functionality (e.g., remembering your preferences)
• Analytics (Google Analytics cookies)
• Advertising (Google AdSense cookies)

Types of Cookies We Use​

Managing Cookies​

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
• Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies

Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality and your user experience.

Your Privacy Rights​

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

GDPR Rights (EU/EEA)​

If you are in the European Union or European Economic Area:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

CCPA Rights (California)​

If you are a California resident:

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of collected personal information
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the "sale" of personal information (we do not sell personal data)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

Exercising Your Rights​

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: [email protected]

We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Data Retention​

• Analytics Data: Retained by Google Analytics for up to 26 months
• Advertising Data: Retained per Google AdSense policies
• Email Communications: Retained for as long as necessary to respond to inquiries

International Data Transfers​

Our website is hosted and operated from servers that may be located in different countries. By using our site, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws.

Google services may process data in the United States and other countries. See Google's Privacy Policy for details.

Children's Privacy​

Our website is not directed to individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Security​

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Privacy Policy​

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us​

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:

• Email: [email protected]
• GitHub: github.com/secretlessorg/secretless.cloud

Jurisdiction: This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Hong Kong.