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Privacy Policy

1 Introduction

Welcome to Pentest List, the best place to find the latest top-rated tools and content in penetration testing and security defense. Your privacy is of great importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information Pentest List collects from its users, how we use it, and the measures we take to protect it. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2 Information Collection

2.1 Account Creation

During registration, we collect personal information such as your email address, and any other data you choose to provide, such as social media profiles.

2.2 Usage Data

We gather data on how the services are accessed and used ("Usage Data"). This may include information such as your computer's Internet Protocol address (IP address), browser type, browser version, our platform's pages that you visit, time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data.

2.3 Interactions

Any interactions with other users such as upvotes, reviews, and comments are logged and associated with your profile.

2.4 Submissions

Information related to the tools and content you submit, including descriptions and technical data pertaining to the tools and content.

2.5 Newsletter Subscription

As part of the registration process on Pentest List, users are automatically subscribed to our newsletter. You can unsubscribe from these communications at any point.

3 Use of Information

The information you provide to Pentest List is used to:

  • Enable us to operate, maintain, and improve the functionalities that Pentest List offers.
  • Communicate important notifications about your account and our services.
  • Administer your account and respond to your inquiries.
  • Process transactions for premium services.
  • Enhance the security of our service, including the prevention of fraud and misuse.
  • Enable you to create and customize your profile.
  • Facilitate the submission of tools and content.

4 Data Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing and data management.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to comply with legal processes or respond to legal claims.

4.3 Aggregated Data

We may share aggregated or anonymized data (which cannot identify you) with partners or for marketing or analytical purposes.

5 Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to external websites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to read the privacy statements of each website you visit.

6 Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. We act in the capacity of a data controller and a data processor with regard to the personal data processed through Pentest List and the services in terms of the applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

7 User Rights

You are the owner of your information. As stated by the GDPR, you have several rights regarding the treatment of your information by us.

  • Right of access: You are entitled to receiving a copy of all personally identifiable information related to you and your person that we have processed.
  • Right to rectification: You are entitled to have any personally identifiable information you have provided to us corrected or adjusted in the case the information is not correct.
  • Right to erasure: You are entitled to having some or all personally identifiable information we have gathered be erased at your request.
  • Right to restriction of processing: You are entitled to us stopping the processing of relevant personally identifiable information if this information is not correct, unlawful, no longer necessary according to the information in our privacy policy and/or when you object to us processing said information. Objection is only valid if there is no essential reason for us to process said information.
  • Right to data portability: You have the right to transfer personally identifiable information we have processed to another party.
If you would like to make use of any of these rights, you may contact us via the e-mail address at the end of this privacy policy.

8 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on our platform. We advise you to review this policy periodically for any changes.

9 Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our treatment of your personal information, please contact us at [email protected]. Your privacy concerns are important to us.

10 Conclusion

Your use of Pentest List signifies your consent to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any terms, you should discontinue the use of our platform. We appreciate your trust in us to handle your personal information with care and privacy.

This policy is effective as of 13 June 2024.