MSTproX

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 6, 2025

Welcome to MSTproX (“we,” “our,” “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [https://mstprox.com].

1. Who We Are

Our website address is: [https://mstprox.com]. We provide content related to ethical hacking, cybersecurity, news, technology trends, and other topics. By using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect different types of information to improve user experience:

  • Personal Data: When you comment, register, or contact us, we may collect your name, email, and other details.
  • Automatically Collected Data: Your IP address, browser details, and device information may be stored for security and analytics.
  • Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your experience. You can disable them in your browser settings.
  • Security Monitoring Data: For security purposes, we may log certain user activities, including failed login attempts, suspicious behavior, and unauthorized access attempts.

3. Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, the visitor’s IP address, and browser user agent for spam detection. An anonymized string (hash) of your email may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. After approval, your profile picture will be publicly visible in the context of your comment.

4. Media Uploads

If you upload images, avoid embedding location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location details from images on the website.

5. Cookies Policy

  • When you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These last for one year.
  • If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie is set to check if your browser accepts cookies. It contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
  • Login cookies last for two days, and screen preferences last for one year. If “Remember Me” is selected, login persists for two weeks. Logging out removes login cookies.
  • If you edit or publish an article, a cookie with the article’s post ID is saved and expires after one day.

6. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images). Embedded content behaves as if the visitor has visited that website. These third-party sites may collect data, use cookies, or track your interaction.

7. Who We Share Your Data With

  • If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
  • We do not sell or trade your data but may share it with legal authorities if required.
  • If necessary, we may share anonymized user activity data with cybersecurity researchers or security service providers to enhance protection against cyber threats.

8. How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-ups automatically.
  • For registered users, we store their personal information in their profile. Users can edit or delete their information (except username).
  • Security logs are retained for up to 12 months for cybersecurity monitoring and website protection.

9. Your Rights Over Your Data

  • If you have an account or have left comments, you can request an exported file of your personal data.
  • You can request data deletion, but administrative, legal, or security-related data may be retained.
  • If you believe your data has been improperly accessed or used, you can request a security review.

10. Where Your Data is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. Additionally, security-related data may be analyzed for potential cyber threats.

11. Security of Your Information

We take strict security measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • Encryption of sensitive information.
  • Regular security audits and monitoring.
  • Protection against hacking attempts and unauthorized access.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page. If the changes are significant, we may notify you via email or website notification.

13. Contact Us

For any questions about this policy, contact us at: [Your Contact Email]