Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how BreakTheBait (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you visit https://breakthebait.com (the “Site”).

By using the Site, you agree to this Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site. For website rules of use, see our Terms of Use.

1. Who we are

BreakTheBait is an educational website focused on cybersecurity awareness and fraud prevention. We publish guides and related informational content.

Contact for privacy requests: [email protected]

2. Information we collect

2.1 Information you provide

• Contact messages: if you email us, we receive your email address and whatever content you include.
• Article comments: if you leave a comment, we store the name and message you submit, plus a timestamp. Comments are optional and do not require an account.
• Article reactions: like/dislike votes are stored with a technical vote key derived from connection metadata so we can limit duplicate votes; we do not use this for advertising profiles.
• Optional correspondence: corrections, partnership questions, or privacy requests you send us.

We do not require an account to read articles. We do not intentionally collect special-category data (such as health or biometric data) through the Site.

2.2 Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, our hosting provider, CDN (including Cloudflare), and security tools may automatically process technical data such as:

• IP address and approximate location derived from IP
• Browser type, device type, operating system
• Referring URL, pages viewed, timestamps
• Diagnostic and security logs (for example, abuse or attack signals)

2.3 Cookies and similar technologies

Cookies, local storage, pixels, or similar technologies may be used to:

• Operate core Site functions and remember preferences
• Measure traffic and performance (analytics)
• Show advertising if/when we enable partners such as Google AdSense
• Help detect fraud, bots, and abuse

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect Site features.

3. How we use information

We use information to:

• Operate, maintain, and secure the Site
• Respond to messages and support requests
• Improve content, design, and performance
• Monitor abuse, spam, and security incidents
• Comply with law and enforce our Terms
• Display and measure advertising (if advertising is enabled)

4. Advertising and analytics partners

We may use third-party services such as analytics platforms and Google AdSense (subject to approval and configuration). These partners may collect or receive data about your visits through cookies or similar technologies and use it according to their own policies.

Google’s use of information is described in Google’s policies, including resources for AdSense and advertising cookies. You may be able to manage ad personalization through Google’s ad settings and browser controls.

We do not sell your personal contact emails as a marketing list. If advertising technologies use identifiers for personalized ads, that processing is governed by the advertising partner’s terms and applicable law.

5. How we share information

We may share information with:

• Service providers: hosting, CDN, DNS, email, analytics, security, and advertising partners who process data on our behalf or as independent controllers
• Legal and safety: when required by law, court order, or to protect rights, security, and integrity
• Business transfers: if the Site is transferred as part of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale

We do not sell personal information for money in the ordinary sense of selling an email list. Some privacy laws define “sale” or “sharing” broadly for advertising; where those laws apply, you may have rights described below.

6. Data retention

We keep information only as long as needed for the purposes above:

• Email correspondence: typically retained while useful for support/history, then deleted or archived
• Server/CDN logs: retained according to provider settings and security needs
• Analytics/ad data: retained according to partner settings

7. Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical measures appropriate for an educational website (for example HTTPS via Cloudflare and access controls on our servers). No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. Please use caution when sending sensitive information by email.

8. International visitors

The Site may be hosted and processed in countries different from yours (including through Cloudflare and our VPS provider). By using the Site, you understand your information may be transferred to and processed in those locations.

9. Children’s privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your region). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child provided information to us, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

10. Your rights and choices

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict certain personal data, or to object to certain processing. To make a request, email [email protected] with enough detail for us to verify and respond.

You can also control cookies in your browser, use private browsing, and adjust advertising preferences offered by Google or other partners when available.

11. Third-party links

Articles may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before providing information.

12. Educational content disclaimer

Our articles are for general education. Scenario stories may be fictional composites. Content is not legal, financial, or emergency advice. See our Terms for more limitations.

13. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date will change when we do. Continued use of the Site after updates means you accept the revised Policy.

14. Contact

Privacy questions or requests:
[email protected]
Website: https://breakthebait.com