Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 09/15/2025
Last Updated: 09/15/2025
Welcome to CyberPulse SMB ("we", "our", "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website (the “Site”), subscribe to content, become a member, or use any services offered through the Site.
We are committed to complying with data protection laws including:
- GDPR (European Union)
- CCPA/CPRA (California, USA)
- USMCA Chapter 19 (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
1. Who This Applies To
This policy applies to all visitors, members, and customers. Additional rights apply if you’re located in:
- The European Economic Area (EEA)
- The State of California
- Canada or Mexico under USMCA
2. What We Collect
a. Information You Provide
- Email address
- Name (optional)
- Payment info (handled by Stripe)
- Messages or comments
- Survey responses
b. Information Collected Automatically
- IP address, browser type, device
- Pages visited and time spent
- General location (non-precise)
- Cookie/session data
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Deliver newsletters or paid content
- Process memberships and payments
- Provide support and updates
- Improve website functionality
- Meet legal obligations
We do not sell your data.
4. GDPR Legal Basis (EEA Users)
We process data under:
- Consent (newsletter opt-in)
- Contract (paid memberships)
- Legitimate interest (site protection, analytics)
- Legal compliance
5. Cross-Border Transfers (GDPR + USMCA)
Your data may be transferred to and stored in the United States.
We use:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) where required
- Hosting and processors that follow GDPR and USMCA Chapter 19 standards
6. Your Rights
a. EEA Users (GDPR)
You may request:
- Access or correction
- Data deletion
- Processing restrictions
- Data portability
Email us: [your email]
b. California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
You may:
- Access or delete data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Opt out of “sales” (we do not sell data)
- Limit sensitive data use (we do not collect it)
Request via: [your email]
c. Canada/Mexico (USMCA)
We respect USMCA Chapter 19. Contact us to access, correct, or delete your data.
7. Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Remember login/session
- Measure performance
- Improve experience
Disable cookies in your browser to limit tracking.
8. Analytics & Third Parties
We use these services:
| Provider | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe | Payments | stripe.com/privacy |
| Ghost(Pro) | Hosting | ghost.org/privacy |
| Plausible | Analytics (EU-based) | plausible.io/data-policy |
| Typeform/Tally | Forms/surveys | typeform.com |
| YouTube/Vimeo | Video embeds | Subject to their policies |
9. Data Retention
We retain your info only as long as necessary for:
- Services you've requested
- Legal/accounting purposes
- Security and fraud prevention
You may request deletion at any time.
10. Security
We protect your data using:
- SSL encryption
- Secure third-party processors
- Access controls and monitoring
No system is perfect—use strong passwords and enable MFA where available.
11. Children’s Privacy
This site is not for users under 13 (or 16 in some countries).
If we learn we’ve collected such data, we’ll delete it promptly.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. Major updates will be posted here or emailed to members.
Last Updated: 09/15/2025
13. Contact
CyberPulse SMB
Email: Privacy@sprico.com
Website: From the CISO's Desk
Data Controller: Morgan Spriggs
Jurisdiction: Oregon, USA