Privacy Policy – HackStec
This Privacy Policy describes how HackStec collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data from users around the world. We are committed to complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD – Law No. 13.709/2018).
1. Who we are
HackStec is a technology-focused blog that publishes content related to software, hardware, artificial intelligence, tools, and digital solutions.
Website address:
https://hackstec.com
2. Personal data we collect and why
2.1 Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:
- the data shown in the comments form
- the visitor’s IP address
- browser user agent information
This data is collected for spam detection, security, and moderation purposes.
An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it.
Gravatar Privacy Policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/
After approval, your profile picture may be visible publicly in the context of your comment.
2.2 Media
If you upload images to the website, please avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract location data from images on the site.
3. Cookies
HackStec uses cookies to improve user experience and site functionality.
3.1 Comment cookies
If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are stored for one year for convenience.
3.2 Login cookies
When you visit the login page, a temporary cookie is set to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data.
When you log in, cookies may be set to:
- save login information
- store screen display preferences
Duration:
- loginUI login cookies: up to 2 days
- “Remember Me” option: up to 2 weeks
- screen preferences: 1 year
Logging out removes login cookies.
3.3 Editing cookies
If you edit or publish an article, a cookie is saved indicating the post ID. This cookie does not contain personal data and expires after 1 day.
4. Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (videos, images, articles, etc.).
Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you had visited the external website directly. These sites may:
- collect data
- use cookies
- embed third-party tracking
- monitor interaction with embedded content
5. Advertising and third-party services
HackStec may display ads from third-party advertising networks such as Google AdSense.
These services may use cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to display ads relevant to users based on visits to this and other websites.
Users can opt out of personalized advertising through Google’s ad settings.
HackStec does not sell or rent personal data to third parties.
6. Data sharing
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security reasons.
Personal data may also be processed by trusted service providers (such as hosting, analytics, or spam detection services) strictly for operational purposes and in accordance with their own privacy policies.
7. Data retention
- Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to help recognize and approve follow-up comments.
- For registered users (if applicable), personal data provided in the user profile is stored securely.
Users can view, edit, or delete their personal data at any time, except for their username. Website administrators can also view and edit this information.
8. Your data protection rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- request access to your personal data
- request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- request deletion or anonymization of your data
- object to or restrict processing
- request data portability where applicable
- withdraw consent at any time
Requests related to personal data can be made through the contact channels available on the website.
9. Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
Data may be processed or stored outside your country of residence, always in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
10. Changes to this Privacy Policy
HackStec may update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. Updates will be posted on this page.
11. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us through the website.