Privacy Policy
Privacy policy.
What we collect, why, and the choices you have. Last updated October 28, 2026.
Who we are
MAG212 CYBER publishes cybersecurity news, the MAG212 CYBER digital magazine, learning guides and free tools at cyber.mag212.com, and provides network and cybersecurity consultation and seminars. In this policy, “we”, “us” and “our” mean MAG212 CYBER.
Questions about privacy: consultant@mag212.com.
What we collect and why
| Data | When | Why | How long |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name, email, subject and message | You use our contact form or email us | To reply and, if you ask, to provide our services | Up to 24 months after our last contact, unless a client relationship requires longer |
| Email address (and name, if given) | You subscribe to our newsletter | To send the newsletter you asked for | Until you unsubscribe — every email has an unsubscribe link |
| Name, email and comment | You comment on an article | To display and moderate comments | While the comment is published |
| IP address, browser type, pages requested, date and time | Any visit (web server logs) | Security, preventing abuse and keeping the site running | As set by our hosting provider, typically up to 30 days |
We do not sell personal data, we do not use it for advertising, and we do not use third-party analytics or advertising trackers on this site.
Our free tools
Our tools are designed so that what you type or upload stays in your browser. Calculations, config checks, file hashing, decoding and the self-assessment run entirely on your device and are never sent to us. There are three exceptions, each clearly marked on the tool:
- Domain email security checker sends the domain name you enter to Google Public DNS (dns.google), or Cloudflare (cloudflare-dns.com) as a fallback, to look up public DNS records.
- Password breach check sends only the first 5 characters of the SHA-1 hash of your password to Have I Been Pwned (api.pwnedpasswords.com). Your password itself is never sent (see the explanation on that page).
- Links you click to other websites, such as documentation and standards, take you to those sites under their own privacy policies.
Cookies
We use only cookies needed for the site to work: WordPress cookies for logged-in editors and comment authors, and cookies set by our caching and security software. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings; the site will still work for reading and using the tools.
Your rights
Depending on where you live (for example under the GDPR in the EU/UK or the CCPA/CPRA in California), you may have the right to access, correct, delete or receive a copy of your personal data, to object to or restrict processing, and to withdraw consent at any time. We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioural advertising. To make a request, email consultant@mag212.com; we will respond within the time the law requires. You can also complain to your local data-protection authority.
Security
We protect the site with HTTPS, updated software, access controls and backups. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, but we work to protect your information.
Children
This site is not directed at children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect their personal data.
Changes
We may update this policy. The “last updated” date at the top shows when it last changed; significant changes will be highlighted on this page.
MAG212 CYBER offers network and cybersecurity consultation, plus security seminars for organisations around the world.