Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 24, 2025

1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to our ctrl+alt+RESIST. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, process, and disclose your information, including personal information, in conjunction with your access to and use of our website and blog.

When you use our website, you trust us with your information. We are committed to keeping that trust. This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand what information we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have regarding your information.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Personal Information You Provide to Us

We may collect personal information that you provide when you:

  • Create an account
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Fill out a contact form
  • Comment on blog posts
  • Participate in surveys or contests
  • Make purchases through our website
  • Communicate with us

This information may include:

  • Contact information (name, email address, phone number, mailing address)
  • Account credentials
  • Payment information (processed by our payment processors)
  • Profile information
  • Communications and feedback
  • Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and your interaction with our website:

  • Log and usage data (IP address, browser type, operating system, referring websites)
  • Device information
  • Location information
  • Cookies and similar technologies
  • Usage information (pages visited, time spent, links clicked)

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, including:

  • Business partners
  • Social media platforms
  • Analytics providers
  • Advertising networks

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
    • Process transactions
    • Provide customer support
    • Send administrative information
  • Communicate with you
    • Respond to inquiries
    • Send newsletters, marketing communications, and other information
    • Process feedback and surveys
  • Personalize your experience
    • Tailor content and recommendations
    • Remember your preferences
  • Security and compliance
    • Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
    • Verify identity
    • Comply with legal obligations
  • Analyze and improve
    • Understand how users access and use our website
    • Conduct research and analytics
    • Develop new features

4. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

We may share your information with the following categories of recipients:

  • Service Providers: Third parties that help us deliver our services (payment processors, hosting providers, analytics providers)
  • Business Partners: Companies we collaborate with to offer joint services or promotions
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • With Your Consent: When you have explicitly consented to the sharing

We do not sell your personal information as defined under applicable state laws.

5. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

5.1 For all Users

  • Access: Request information about how we process your data
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your information under certain circumstances
  • Marketing Choices: Opt out of marketing communications

5.2 For California Residents

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
  • Delete your personal information
  • Opt-out of the sale of personal information
  • Non-discrimination for exercising your rights
  • Limit the use of sensitive personal information

5.3 For European Economic Area, UK, and Switzerland Residents

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and similar laws, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate personal data
  • Erase your personal data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

5.4 For Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Iowa, Indiana, Montana, Oregon, Texas, and Florida Residents

Under applicable state privacy laws, you may have the right to:

  • Confirm whether we are processing your personal data
  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccuracies in your personal data
  • Delete your personal data
  • Obtain a copy of your personal data
  • Opt out of targeted advertising, the sale of personal data, and profiling

5.5 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your rights, please contact us. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request. You may designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf.

6. COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES

6.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.

6.2 How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function
  • Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
  • Marketing cookies: Track your browsing habits to deliver targeted advertising
  • Social media cookies: Enable social sharing and integration

6.3 Your Cookie Choices

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Accept or reject all cookies
  • Accept or reject certain types of cookies
  • Set your browser to alert you when cookies are being sent

We also honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal.

7. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

8. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Our website is operated in the United States. If you are located outside the United States, your information will be transferred to, processed, and stored in the United States. The data protection laws in the United States may differ from those of the country in which you are located.

10. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us to have it removed.

11. AI-GENERATED CONTENT AND DISCLAIMERS

Our website utilizes artificial intelligence technologies to generate certain content. SnarkTank Media LLC makes no representations or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any AI-generated content available on our website. The AI-generated content is provided “as is” without any guarantees. SnarkTank Media LLC expressly disclaims all liability for any inaccuracies, errors, or other defects in the AI-generated content.

12. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

13. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our information practices.

14. CONTACT US

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us.

15. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR SPECIFIC JURISDICTIONS

14.1 California Privacy Notice

In accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), we provide the following additional disclosures:

  • Categories of personal information collected in the last 12 months:
  • Categories of sources from which personal information is collected
  • Business or commercial purpose for collecting personal information
  • Categories of third parties with whom we share personal information
  • Categories of personal information disclosed for a business purpose

California residents may exercise their rights by contacting us.

14.2 European Privacy Notice

For residents of the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and Switzerland, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Performance of a contract
  • Legitimate interests
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Your consent

For international transfers of personal data, we implement appropriate safeguards, including standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

14.3 Nevada Privacy Notice

Nevada residents have the right to opt out of the sale of certain personal information to third parties. Although we do not currently sell personal information as defined under Nevada law, you may submit a request to opt out by contacting us.