Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

Introduction

Welcome to the CSFSafe Cybersecurity News service (“CSFSafe,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), operated by Boulder Software Group, Inc. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you access our website and email newsletters (together, the “Services”). By using the Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use below.

1. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to your use of CSFSafe online (e.g., our website or apps) and to emails we send (e.g., newsletters, alerts). It does not apply to third-party websites or content that we aggregate and link to.

2. Information We Collect

• Account & Contact Data: name, email address, and any other details you provide on sign-up or when contacting support.
• Service Usage Data: logs of pages viewed, links clicked (including in emails), device/browser information, IP address, and general location inferred from IP.
• Preferences: organization type, categories followed, and delivery settings you choose.
• Aggregated Public Content Signals: metadata we derive from publicly available articles (e.g., source domain, topic classification, trending indicators). We do not control third-party sites’ data practices.
• Cookies & Similar Technologies: used for authentication, preferences, analytics, and email performance measurement (e.g., open/click tracking). See “Your Choices” below.

3. How We Use Information

• To provide, personalize, and improve the Services (e.g., categorize articles by industry, relevance, and trending).
• To deliver emails and measure their performance (opens, clicks, unsubscribes).
• To maintain security, prevent fraud and abuse, and enforce our Terms of Use.
• To analyze usage and develop new features.
• To comply with law and respond to lawful requests.

4. Legal Bases (EEA/UK Users)

Where applicable, our processing is based on: (i) performance of a contract (providing the Services), (ii) legitimate interests (security, analytics, service improvement), (iii) consent (email marketing where required), and (iv) legal obligations.

5. Sharing Your Information

• Service Providers: vendors that support hosting, analytics, email delivery, and customer support, bound by confidentiality and data-processing terms.
• Legal & Safety: to comply with law, protect rights, safety, and the integrity of the Services.
• Business Transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, or sale of assets.
• With Your Direction: when you explicitly ask us to share or export data.

6. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as needed to provide the Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Retention periods vary based on the data type and business needs.

7. Your Rights & Choices

• Access/Update/Delete: request access to or deletion of your personal information by emailing hello@csfsafe.com.
• Marketing Emails: opt out at any time via the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or by contacting us. Service/transactional emails may still be sent.
• Cookies & Analytics: adjust browser settings to block or delete cookies. Doing so may affect functionality. Some third-party analytics offer their own opt-out tools.
• Regional Rights: Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under applicable laws (e.g., EEA/UK/US state privacy laws). We will honor valid requests consistent with the law.

8. Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; use caution when sharing data online.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Services are not directed to children under 13 (or the age required by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. International Transfers

We may process information in the United States and other countries. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for cross-border data transfers.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be notified via the website or email. Your continued use of the Services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact Us

• Email: hello@csfsafe.com
• Mail: Boulder Software Group, Inc., 2650 Mapleton Ave., Boulder, CO 80304

Terms of Use

Last updated: January 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the CSFSafe Services (including our website and email newsletters), you agree to these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree, do not use the Services.

2. The Services

CSFSafe aggregates and curates cybersecurity news and related information, including links to third-party websites. We do not host or control third-party content and are not responsible for its availability, accuracy, legality, or practices.

3. License & Permitted Use

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, revocable, non-transferable license to access and use the Services for your personal use or internal business purposes. Except as expressly permitted, you may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or commercially exploit any portion of the Services.

4. Prohibited Conduct

• Scraping, crawling, or harvesting data from the Services without our prior written consent.
• Bypassing or interfering with security or access controls.
• Using the Services in violation of applicable law or to infringe rights of others.
• Misrepresenting affiliation or impersonating any person or entity.

5. Accounts & Communications

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities under your account. By subscribing, you consent to receive emails related to the Services. You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.

6. Third-Party Links & Content

Links to third-party sites are provided for convenience only. Those sites are governed by their own terms and privacy policies. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for third-party content, products, or services.

7. Intellectual Property

The Services, including compilation, selection, categorization, and presentation of links and metadata, are protected by intellectual property laws. All rights not expressly granted are reserved by Boulder Software Group, Inc. and its licensors.

8. Disclaimers

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. We do not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation, or that content will be accurate, complete, or current.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CSFSAFE AND ITS AFFILIATES WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES. IN ANY EVENT, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY WILL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID (IF ANY) FOR ACCESS TO THE SERVICES IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Boulder Software Group, Inc., its affiliates, and their officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Services or violation of these Terms.

11. Termination

We may suspend or terminate access to the Services at any time with or without notice for any reason, including violation of these Terms. Upon termination, Sections 7–13 will survive.

12. Changes to the Services or Terms

We may modify the Services and these Terms at any time. Material changes will be posted on the site or communicated via email. Your continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.

13. Governing Law & Venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. You agree to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in Boulder County, Colorado for any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services.

14. Contact

• Email: hello@csfsafe.com
• Mail: Boulder Software Group, Inc., 2650 Mapleton Ave., Boulder, CO 80304