HACKERLOI

Privacy Policy & Terms of Use

Effective Date: August 7, 2025

Consent to Terms

By using HackerLoi, you agree to our Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, and Cookies Policy. You must explicitly consent to data processing where applicable.

During the signup process, user consent for the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use is obtained via an input checkbox. This checkbox must be actively selected by the user before account creation, confirming that the user has read, understood, and agreed to the terms. The form will not submit unless this checkbox is checked, ensuring explicit consent.

Data We Collect

  • Required: Email address (for registration, login, and essential communication).
  • Optional (with consent): Name, profile picture, payment details.
  • Automatically Collected: IP address, browser type, device info, ISP, timestamps, pages visited — anonymized unless required for security or debugging.

How We Use Your Information

  1. Provide and manage services (e.g., tutorials, user dashboards)
  2. Process payments (via secure gateways like PayPal or Stripe)
  3. Secure the platform and prevent abuse
  4. Monitor user behavior to detect threats
  5. Personalize the learning experience
  6. Analyze usage trends and engagement
  7. Understand demographics and improve content
  8. Track learning progress and achievements

Legal Basis for Data Processing

  • User consent (e.g., newsletter, optional profile info)
  • Contractual necessity (e.g., access to premium features)
  • Legitimate interest (e.g., security monitoring)
  • Legal obligations (e.g., fraud investigation, tax records)

Your Rights

If you're located in the EEA, UK, California (USA), Canada, or applicable jurisdictions, you have the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete your personal data
  • Correct inaccuracies
  • Request data portability
  • Restrict or object to data processing
  • Withdraw your consent at any time
  • File a complaint with a data protection authority

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

  • Store your preferences and login status
  • Measure site performance and engagement
  • Enhance security and fraud prevention

You can manage your cookie settings in your browser.

Data Retention

We keep your data only as long as necessary for legitimate purposes. You can request deletion at any time.

Data Sharing

We may share data with trusted services like:

  • Payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe)
  • Hosting and analytics providers (e.g., Cloudflare, Google Analytics)
  • Legal authorities when required by law

Data Security

Your data is protected by industry-standard encryption, access controls, and security practices to prevent unauthorized access, misuse, or loss.

International Compliance

  • 🇪🇺 GDPR: Full compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 for EEA users.
  • 🇬🇧 UK GDPR: Equivalent protections apply to UK users.
  • 🇺🇸 CCPA: California users can access, delete, or opt-out of data sharing.
  • 🇨🇦 PIPEDA: Canadian users may request data correction and consent withdrawal.
  • 🌍 Others: We strive to respect international privacy standards like Brazil’s LGPD, Australia's Privacy Act, etc.

Managing Your Information

To view, edit, or delete your data, contact contact@hackerloi.com

Policy Updates

We may update these policies. Changes will be posted here and may be notified via email if you have an account.

Thank you for trusting HackerLoi to support your ethical hacking journey.