Privacy Policy
At TheNetMaster, your privacy is our priority. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, https://thenetmaster.com, and interact with our services. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://thenetmaster.com. For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at info@thenetmaster.com or use our contact form available on the website.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:
- The data entered in the comments form.
- Visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to assist with spam detection.
If you use the Gravatar service, an anonymized string (hash) created from your email may be sent to Gravatar to check for profile use. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture will be visible in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to our website, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract location data from these images.
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience:
- Comments: If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
- Login: Temporary cookies are set to determine if your browser accepts cookies when visiting the login page. Login cookies last for two days unless “Remember Me” is selected, in which case they persist for two weeks.
- Editing or Publishing: Cookies are set to track post IDs and expire after one day.
Enrollment and Analytics
We collect information during course sign-ups, including:
- Name, email, and course preferences.
- Payment details processed securely via third-party payment gateways.
- Analytics data (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited) using tools like Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel to improve our services and user experience.
Legal Basis for Data Processing
If you are in a region governed by GDPR (e.g., the EU), we process your data based on the following:
- Consent: When you explicitly consent to data collection for specific purposes.
- Contract Necessity: To provide the services you request, such as course access or payment processing.
Who We Share Your Data With
We share your data with trusted third-party services, including:
- Payment Processors: For secure handling of course fees.
- Analytics Tools: Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel for tracking user behavior and improving our offerings.
- Email Marketing Services: To send newsletters, promotions, and updates.
These third parties operate under their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
Data Protection and Security
We implement robust measures to safeguard your data:
- SSL Encryption: Secures data transmission between your browser and our servers.
- Restricted Access: Ensures only authorized personnel can access personal data.
- Secure Payments: All financial transactions are processed using industry-standard gateways.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to facilitate automatic approval of follow-ups.
- For registered users, personal data in their profile is stored until the account is deleted. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information anytime (except their username).
Your Rights Over Your Data
You have the right to:
- Request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
- Request deletion of your personal data, excluding data we must retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
To exercise these rights, contact us via info@thenetmaster.com.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images). This content behaves as if you visited the source website and may collect data, use cookies, or embed third-party tracking.
Policy Updates
We may update this privacy policy to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes. Significant updates will be communicated via email or a prominent website notice. Please review this page periodically for the latest information.