Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 15, 2025

Last Updated: January 15, 2025

At PrivacyFirst.me ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Email addresses: When you subscribe to our newsletter or download guides
• Review content: When you submit reviews of privacy tools
• Assessment responses: When you take our privacy assessment (stored locally)

Automatically Collected Information

• Analytics data: We use privacy-focused Google Analytics with IP anonymization
• Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, and interaction patterns
• Technical data: Browser type, device type, and referring website

How We Use Your Information

• To provide privacy education and resources
• To send you privacy-related updates (only if you subscribe)
• To improve our website and content
• To analyze website performance and user engagement
• To moderate community reviews and maintain quality

Data Protection Measures

• Minimal collection: We only collect data necessary for our services
• No selling: We never sell your personal information
• No tracking: We don't use invasive tracking technologies
• Privacy-first analytics: We use anonymized Google Analytics with consent
• Secure storage: All data is encrypted and securely stored

Cookies and Local Storage

We use minimal cookies and local storage for:

• Analytics consent preferences
• Assessment progress (stored locally on your device)
• Basic website functionality

You can disable cookies in your browser settings without affecting most site functionality.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Cloudflare Pages: Website hosting and CDN
• Google Analytics: Website analytics (with anonymization)
• GitHub: Code repository and version control

Affiliate Links

This website contains affiliate links to privacy tools and services. When you click these links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission. This doesn't affect our recommendations or your privacy.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your information
• Withdraw consent for analytics
• Unsubscribe from communications

Data Retention

• Email subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
• Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
• Review content: Indefinitely (unless requested for removal)

International Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@privacyfirst.me
Website: Contact Form

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Privacy-First Principles

As a privacy-focused website, we practice what we preach:

• 🔒 Minimal data collection - We only collect what's necessary
• 🚫 No invasive tracking - No fingerprinting or cross-site tracking
• 🎯 Transparent practices - Clear disclosure of all data use
• ⚡ User control - Easy opt-out and data deletion
• 🛡️ Security first - Industry-standard protection measures