Privacy Policy

Overview

ChronicHacker.com is owned and operated by Ben Treder. This Privacy Policy explains how this site collects, uses, and handles information when you visit or make a purchase. By using this site you agree to the practices described here.

ChronicHacker does not sell your personal information. This site does not collect personal information beyond what you voluntarily provide during checkout or contact form submissions.

Information collected automatically

When you visit ChronicHacker, basic technical information may be recorded automatically, including:

• Your browser type and general device type
• The page you came from (referrer URL)
• Pages you visit on this site
• General geographic region (country or region level only)
• A randomly generated anonymous visitor token stored in your browser's local storage to track session patterns without identifying you personally

This data is collected using first-party tracking scripts hosted on ChronicHacker.com. It is used only to understand how visitors use the site so content and navigation can be improved. No personally identifiable information is collected through these scripts.

Cookies and local storage

ChronicHacker may use browser local storage to store an anonymous visitor token. This token is randomly generated and is not linked to any personal information. It is used only for basic internal analytics to understand site usage patterns.

If Google AdSense ads are active on this site, Google may place cookies on your device through the ad delivery system. Google's use of cookies and data is governed by Google's own Privacy Policy. You can opt out of personalized advertising through Google Ads Settings or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

Information you provide voluntarily

If you fill out the contact form or send an email to [email protected], your name, email address, and message content are collected. This information is used only to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

If you make a purchase, payment processing is handled entirely by Stripe. ChronicHacker does not store payment card numbers. Stripe's use of your information is governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy.

Affiliate disclosure

ChronicHacker participates in affiliate programs. Some links on this site, including links to VPN services, web hosting, and Amazon products, are affiliate links. This means ChronicHacker may earn a commission if you click a link and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate relationships do not influence editorial recommendations. Products and services are recommended based on their fit for the ChronicHacker audience, not based on commission rates.

ChronicHacker is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Third-party services

ChronicHacker uses or may use the following third-party services, each of which has its own privacy practices:

• Stripe — payment processing for digital and physical product orders
• Google AdSense — ad delivery (publisher ID: pub-8431927753133403)
• Google Search Console — search performance monitoring (no visitor data shared)
• Cloudflare — site delivery and security (may log request metadata)
• DreamHost — web hosting provider

ChronicHacker does not control how these services handle data. Please review their respective privacy policies for details.

Data retention

Contact form submissions and order-related communications are retained as long as needed to respond to your request and maintain basic transaction records. Anonymous analytics data collected through first-party scripts is retained in aggregate and is not linked to individual identities.

Your rights

You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal information you have voluntarily provided to ChronicHacker. To make such a request, email [email protected].

If you are located in the European Economic Area or California, you may have additional rights under GDPR or CCPA respectively. ChronicHacker does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.

Changes to this policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated as the site and its services evolve. When material changes are made, the "last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

Questions about this policy can be directed to [email protected].