WhatAHackerBuys ("we," "us," "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website.

1. Who We Are

• Website: https://whatahackerbuys.com
• Contact Email: contact@whatahackerbuys.com
• Data Controller: C.G.C.
• Address: contact@whatahackerbuys.com

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us:

• Name and email address (when you contact us)
• Any information you include in messages or forms
• Newsletter subscription data (if applicable)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns
• Referral source (how you found us)
• Click data on affiliate links

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

See our Cookie Policy for detailed information about cookies we use.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for:

• Responding to your inquiries and providing support
• Sending requested information or newsletters (with consent)
• Improving our website content and user experience
• Analyzing website traffic and user behavior
• Managing affiliate relationships and commission tracking
• Preventing fraud and ensuring website security
• Complying with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on:

• Consent: When you voluntarily provide information or accept cookies
• Legitimate Interest: Website security, analytics, and improvements
• Contractual Necessity: When you request information or services
• Legal Obligation: When required by applicable law

5. Third-Party Services

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers:

• Hosting providers (to keep the website online)
• Analytics services (to understand website usage)
• Email service providers (for communications)
• Affiliate networks (for commission tracking)
• Security services (for fraud prevention)

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and only use it for specified purposes.

6. Affiliate Links and Tracking

When you click affiliate links on our site:

• We may receive information about the click and any resulting purchase
• The merchant may set cookies to track the referral
• This helps us earn commissions at no extra cost to you
• See our Affiliate Disclosure for more information

7. International Data Transfers

Some service providers may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the EU Commission
• Privacy Shield certification (where applicable)
• Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary:

• Contact inquiries: Until resolved, plus legal retention periods
• Analytics data: Typically 26 months (configurable)
• Cookies: See our Cookie Policy for specific durations
• Legal requirements: As mandated by applicable law

9. Your Rights (GDPR & Data Protection)

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interest
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Withdraw Consent: For processing based on consent
• Lodge a Complaint: With your local data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at: contact@whatahackerbuys.com

We will respond within one month (extendable to three months for complex requests).

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure hosting infrastructure
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security updates and monitoring

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. You share information at your own risk.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated version with a new "Last Updated" date. Significant changes will be communicated via website notice or email.

13. Supervisory Authority

If you are located in the EU/EEA and have concerns about our data practices, you can contact:

• Spain: Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD) - www.aepd.es
• Your local data protection authority

14. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:

• Email: contact@whatahackerbuys.com
• Subject: "Privacy Request" or "Data Rights Request"

We will respond promptly to all legitimate requests.