Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 5, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to The Security Executive Brief ("we," "us," "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, securityexecutivebrief.com, and subscribe to our newsletter.

Please read this policy carefully. By using this site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:

Personal Data Personally identifiable information, such as your name and email address, which you voluntarily give to us when you subscribe to the newsletter (either as a free or premium member).

Financial Data Financial information, such as data related to your payment method (e.g., valid credit card number, card brand, expiration date) that our payment processor (Stripe) may collect when you purchase a premium subscription. We do not store any financial information on our servers. All financial information is stored and processed by our payment processor. We encourage you to review their privacy policy.

Derivative Data Information our servers automatically collect when you access the Site, such as your IP address, your browser type, your operating system, your access times, and the pages you have viewed directly before and after accessing the Site. This is collected by our website platform (Ghost).

How We Use Your Information

Having accurate information about you permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you via the Site to:

  • Create and manage your account.
  • Email you regarding your account or our newsletter.
  • Process payments and refunds.
  • Send you our newsletter.
  • Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve your experience with the Site.
  • Prevent fraudulent transactions, monitor against theft, and protect against criminal activity.

Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations. Your information may be disclosed as follows:

By Law or to Protect Rights If we believe the release of information about you is necessary to respond to legal process, to investigate or remedy potential violations of our policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of others, we may share your information as permitted or required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation.

Third-Party Service Providers We may share your information with third parties that perform services for us or on our behalf, including payment processing, email delivery, and hosting services. These third parties include:

  • Ghost Foundation: Our website and newsletter hosting platform.
  • Stripe, Inc.: Our payment processor for premium subscriptions.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and other tracking technologies on the Site to help customize the Site and improve your experience. When you access the Site, your personal information is not collected through the use of tracking technology. Most browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can remove or reject cookies, but be aware that such action could affect the availability and functionality of the Site.

Security of Your Information

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.

Your Data Rights

You have the right to access, update, or delete the information we have on you.

  • Account Information: You may at any time review or change the information in your account by logging into your account settings.
  • Emails and Communications: If you no longer wish to receive correspondence, emails, or other communications from us, you may opt-out by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in any email you receive from us or by contacting us using the contact information provided below.

Children's Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under age 16 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Contact@securityexecutivebrief.com