Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 4/20/2025
Last Updated: 4/20/2025
ChromaSec (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website located at https://chromasec.net/ (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
- Account Data: Your username, email address, and any profile or forum information you submit.
- Order Information: Name, shipping address, and partial payment data (processed securely through third-party payment providers such as Stripe or PayPal).
- Support and Contact Messages: Information you send when contacting us or submitting forms.
Automatically Collected Data
- Device and Usage Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and referring URLs.
- Cookies & Tracking: See section below for details.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Provide and maintain your access to the forum, shop, and informational services.
- Process orders securely.
- Respond to your support requests or questions.
- Improve website functionality and troubleshoot issues.
- Comply with legal obligations or enforce our terms.
3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on these legal bases to process your data:
- Consent: For optional features like newsletters or analytics.
- Contractual Necessity: To process orders or manage your forum account.
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws.
- Legitimate Interests: For site security, fraud prevention, and user experience.
4. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are in the EEA, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Object to or restrict certain types of processing.
- Withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, email us at admin@chromasec.net.
5. Your Rights Under CCPA
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect and how we use it.
- Request a copy of the specific data we hold about you.
- Request deletion of your data.
- Opt out of the sale of personal data (Note: We do not sell your data).
To make a CCPA request, email admin@chromasec.net with the subject line “CCPA Request.”
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep users logged into the forum.
- Remember cart and store preferences.
- Analyze site traffic via tools like Google Analytics.
Managing Cookies: You can set your browser to refuse or clear cookies. Some features may not work properly without them.
7. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described above. Forum posts may be retained for historical/community purposes unless you request deletion.
8. Data Security
We implement security measures including HTTPS encryption, strong password hashing (e.g. bcrypt), and administrative safeguards. No system is 100% secure — we recommend using unique, strong passwords.
9. Data Transfers
We may process your data outside of your country, including in the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses where applicable.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from them.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may modify this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, contact us at:
Email: info@chromasec.net
