Last updated on: 27th July, 2025
Welcome to LinuxHacks.net. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.
1. Who We Are
LinuxHacks.net is an independent technology blog focused on Linux tutorials, how-to guides, commands, and open-source related content.
Website: https://www.linuxhacks.net
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it, and limited non-personal information automatically to operate the website efficiently.
Information you may provide:
- Name and email address (when leaving comments or contacting us)
Information collected automatically:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device and operating system
- Date and time of visit
- Referring/exit pages
- Pages visited and interactions
This data is used for analytics, security, spam prevention, and site optimization. It is not linked to personally identifiable information.
3. Log Files
LinuxHacks.net follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. The information collected includes IP addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and number of clicks.
This information is used for analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking users’ movement on the website, and gathering demographic information.
4. Cookies and Web Beacons
LinuxHacks.net uses cookies to:
- Store visitor preferences
- Improve user experience
- Analyze website traffic
- Serve advertisements through Google AdSense
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.
For more general information on cookies, you may visit https://www.allaboutcookies.org.
5. Google DoubleClick DART Cookie
Google is one of the third-party vendors on LinuxHacks.net. It uses cookies, known as DART cookies, to serve ads to visitors based upon their visit to this website and other websites on the internet.
Users may opt out of the use of DART cookies by visiting the Google Ads Privacy Policy at:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
6. Advertising Partners Privacy Policies
LinuxHacks.net’s advertising partners may use technologies such as cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons in their advertisements and links that appear on the website. These technologies are used to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and/or to personalize the advertising content you see.
LinuxHacks.net has no access to or control over these cookies used by third-party advertisers.
7. Third-Party Privacy Policies
LinuxHacks.net’s Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites.
We advise you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of third-party ad servers or websites for more detailed information about their practices and instructions on how to opt out of certain options.
8. Third-Party Services We Use
We may use trusted third-party services, including:
- Google Analytics – for traffic and usage analysis
- Google AdSense – to display advertisements
- Akismet or similar tools – for spam detection
- Gravatar – for displaying user profile images in comments
These services may process anonymized or aggregated data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
You can manage ad personalization here:
https://adssettings.google.com
9. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on LinuxHacks.net may include embedded content (such as YouTube videos, GitHub repositories, or tweets).
Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you visited the external website directly. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, or track your interaction with their content.
10. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Operate and maintain the website
- Improve content quality and user experience
- Respond to inquiries and comments
- Detect spam, abuse, or security issues
- Display relevant advertisements
11. How Long We Keep Your Data
- Comments and their metadata may be retained indefinitely
- Contact form submissions may be kept for a limited period
- Analytics data is stored according to third-party service policies
12. Your Consent
By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
13. Your Data Rights
Depending on applicable privacy laws (including GDPR and Indian data protection laws), you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal data
To make a request, please contact us through our Contact page. We will respond within a reasonable time.
14. Children’s Information
LinuxHacks.net does not knowingly collect any personal information from children under the age of 13.
15. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our Contact page: