Verbalictech ("we", "us", or "our") operates the Verbalictech cybersecurity newsletter (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you subscribe to or interact with our Service.
Please read this policy carefully. By subscribing, you consent to the practices described herein.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following personal information:
- Email address — required to deliver the newsletter.
- IP address & device info — collected automatically via email service providers to prevent abuse and ensure deliverability.
- Engagement data — opens, clicks, and preferences (e.g., links clicked) to improve content relevance.
We do not collect names, phone numbers, addresses, or payment information — as we offer no paid services.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data solely to:
- Send the weekly Verbalictech newsletter (every Monday).
- Personalize content (e.g., based on topics you engage with).
- Prevent spam, fraud, and service abuse.
- Comply with legal obligations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
We never sell, rent, or share your email with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, our legal basis is:
- Consent — you explicitly opt in via our subscription form.
- Legitimate interest — to provide security insights you’ve requested.
4. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access — request a copy of your data.
- Rectify — correct inaccurate information.
- Erase — request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
- Object — opt out of processing (e.g., unsubscribe).
- Data portability — receive your data in a structured format.
To exercise these rights, email us at frontal@gmail.com.
5. Data Retention
We retain your email address:
- As long as you remain subscribed.
- For up to 30 days after unsubscription (to prevent accidental re-subscription).
- No longer than 1 year after unsubscribing, after which data is permanently deleted.
6. Third-Party Services
We use trusted providers to operate our Service:
- Formspree — to collect subscription requests (data transmitted securely via HTTPS).
- Email delivery provider — to send the newsletter (e.g., Mailchimp, SendGrid, or similar; only email address is shared).
These providers are GDPR/CCPA-compliant and act as data processors under our instructions.
7. International Transfers
Our infrastructure is hosted in the EU (France). If your data is processed outside the EU, we ensure safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place.
8. Security
We implement industry-standard measures to protect your data:
- Encryption in transit (TLS 1.3+)
- Secure email list management
- Regular access reviews
- Minimal data collection ("privacy by design")
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Service is not intended for individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The "Last updated" date will reflect changes. Continued use after updates implies acceptance.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: frontal@gmail.com
- Address: 18 Rue du Maréchal Leclerc, 94410 Saint-Maurice, France
- WhatsApp: +33 7 48 57 35 44