We're committed to protecting your data while delivering world-class cybersecurity intelligence. Here's exactly how we handle your information.
Last Updated: August 6, 2025
1. Introduction
MikeGPT CyberSecurity Newsletter ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy while providing you with valuable cybersecurity intelligence. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website at https://mikegptai.com (the "Service").
We respect your privacy rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable privacy laws. This policy describes our practices in clear, understandable terms.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
Newsletter Subscriptions: When you subscribe to our newsletter through LinkedIn, that information is processed by LinkedIn according to their privacy policy.
Contact Information: When you contact us via email (info@mikegptai.com), we collect your email address and any information you choose to include in your message.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
Usage Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized information about how visitors use our website, including pages visited, time spent, and referral sources.
Technical Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address (anonymized), device identifiers, and similar technical data.
Cookies and Tracking: We use essential cookies for website functionality and analytics cookies (with your consent) for understanding user behavior.
Click Analytics: When you consent to analytics, we track user interactions (clicks, page views, downloads) to understand content engagement and improve user experience. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect
We do not collect sensitive personal information such as financial data, health information, biometric data, or government identification numbers. We do not engage in behavioral advertising or sell personal data to third parties.
3. How We Use Your Information
3.1 Primary Uses
Service Delivery: To provide you with cybersecurity newsletter content and maintain website functionality.
Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
Analytics: To understand how our website is used and improve our content and user experience.
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
3.2 Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Legitimate Interest: Providing cybersecurity information serves the legitimate interest of cybersecurity professionals and the broader security community.
Consent: Analytics and non-essential cookies are processed based on your explicit consent.
Legal Obligation: When required to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
4.1 Third-Party Services
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled. Data is processed according to Google's privacy policy and our data processing agreement with Google.
LinkedIn: Newsletter subscriptions are handled by LinkedIn according to their privacy policy.
Cloudflare: Our website is hosted on Cloudflare Pages, which may process technical data for content delivery and security purposes.
4.2 Legal Disclosures
We may disclose your information when required by law, to protect our rights, or in response to valid legal processes such as subpoenas or court orders. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you of such disclosures unless prohibited by law.
4.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before your personal information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
5. Data Retention and Security
5.1 Retention Period
Analytics Data: Retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default)
Contact Information: Retained for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry, plus 3 years for legal purposes
Cookie Data: Essential cookies expire after 1 year; analytics cookies are deleted when consent is withdrawn
5.2 Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
Access controls and authentication
Regular security assessments
Incident response procedures
6. Your Privacy Rights
6.1 GDPR Rights (EU Residents)
Right to Access: Request copies of your personal information
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we process your information
Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for analytics and cookies at any time
6.2 CCPA Rights (California Residents)
Right to Know: What personal information is collected and how it's used
Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
Right to Opt-Out: We don't sell personal information, but you can opt out of analytics
Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices
6.3 How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@mikegptai.com. We will respond within 30 days for GDPR requests and 45 days for CCPA requests. We may need to verify your identity before processing requests.
Cookie Consent Management
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time. Current consent status will be shown here when our cookie management system is active.
This will remove all non-essential cookies and show the consent banner again for you to make new choices.
7. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States. We ensure that such transfers are conducted in accordance with applicable privacy laws and include appropriate safeguards such as:
Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
Adequacy decisions where available
Other lawful transfer mechanisms under GDPR and applicable privacy laws
8. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by:
Posting a prominent notice on our website
Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
For material changes, providing direct notice where feasible
Your continued use of our Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
10. Contact Information
Data Controller Contact
MikeGPT CyberSecurity Newsletter
Email: info@mikegptai.com
Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 72 hours.
For EU Residents
If you are not satisfied with our response to your privacy concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
For California Residents
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the California Attorney General at https://oag.ca.gov/contact.
11. Definitions
"Personal Information" means any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.
"Processing" means any operation performed on personal information, including collection, use, storage, and deletion.
"Data Controller" means the entity that determines the purposes and means of processing personal information.
"Data Processor" means an entity that processes personal information on behalf of the data controller.