Pithy Security | Cybersecurity News | Privacy Policy And Terms Of Service
Date Established: October 21, 2024
Last Updated: August 19, 2025
Your privacy is a priority at Pithy Security. This Privacy Policy outlines our procedures for collecting, using, and protecting your personal information when you visit our blog at pithysecurity.com.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following kinds of information from you.
Personal Information: When you subscribe to the Pithy Security newsletter, we collect your email address and any additional information you voluntarily provide.
Usage Data: We automatically collect anonymized information about your use of our site. This anonymized data includes the web pages you visit (on our domain), the time you spend on each page, and your navigation paths. We use Google Analytics for this purpose. You can study more about how Google uses this data by visiting their privacy policy.
Device Information: We may log information about the device you use to access our site, including your browser type, IP address, and operating system. We use this information to ensure site security and diagnose technical issues.
2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance the functionality of our site and improve your user experience. Cookies help us analyze the traffic to Pithy Security's website and remember your preferences. You can easily deactivate cookies via your browser settings. However, please note that some features on the Pithy Security website may not function as intended.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and provide you with requested newsletter content.
- To improve our blog and tailor our content to our readers' interests.
- To maintain the security of our site and prevent fraudulent activity.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Affiliate Disclosure
Pithy Security may include links to third-party products and services from which we earn a commission. These are known as "affiliate links." We assume that any link to a third-party product or service on this site is an affiliate link. Our affiliate relationships and placements do not impact the integrity of our content. We only recommend products and services that we love, have researched, and believe will provide tremendous value to our audience.
5. Data Security
We employ industry-standard cybersecurity measures, such as HTTPS encryption, to protect your personal information. However, we also acknowledge that no internet transmission or electronic storage is entirely secure. We strive to protect your data. Yet, we can never guarantee its absolute security.
That is why we don't even use any contact forms on our website. Nor do we allow our visitors to create accounts on our website. We strive to keep things as low-tech as possible. (That way, there are fewer moving parts. And fewer things to break!) We also maintain regular backups to ensure our newsletter and website remain operational.
6. International Data Transfers
Pithy Security derives in the United States. If you access Pithy Security from a location outside the U.S., it may transfer, store, or process your data in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. By using our site, you consent to the transfer of your data to the United States.
7. Children's Privacy
Our content is not for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18, nor do we create content serving this demographic.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your current location and applicable privacy laws (such as the GDPR or CCPA), you may have certain rights protecting your personal data. These rights often include: The right to access the personal information we hold about you. The right to request the correction or deletion of your data. The right to object to certain types of data processing. If you have any questions about the data we hold on you, or if you are an email subscriber, feel free to email us at mike@pithysecurity.com. We always respond to your request ASAP and in accordance with all applicable United States regulations and laws.
9. Newsletter Unsubscription
You have the right to unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time. Each email includes a link in the footer labeled "Unsubscribe." Clicking this link will instantly and automatically remove you from our email list.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update Pithy Security's Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our procedures, practices, policies, or for other legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will label any changes to our privacy policy and TOS page with a revised "Updated Date." Your continued use of the site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about Pithy Security or our Privacy Policy, please contact us at: Email: mike@pithysecurity.com.