Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to CMD & PowerShell CTF Trainer ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our educational platform.

By accessing or using our service, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you register for an account, we collect:

• Username and email address
• Password (encrypted)
• Profile information (optional)
• Avatar images (optional)

2.2 Learning Data

To provide personalized learning experiences, we collect:

• Progress through learning modules
• CTF challenge completion data
• Skill assessment results
• Practice session activity

2.3 Technical Information

We automatically collect:

• IP address and browser type
• Device information
• Usage patterns and preferences
• Error logs and performance data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To create and maintain your account, provide learning content, and track progress
• Personalization: To customize learning paths and recommend challenges based on your skill level
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our platform
• Communication: To send important updates, security alerts, and support messages
• Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who help us operate our platform (hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Aggregated Data: We may share anonymized, aggregated data for research and analysis

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

• Passwords are encrypted using bcrypt hashing
• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Secure data storage with regular backups

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services:

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active
• Learning Progress: Stored to maintain your educational history
• Analytics Data: Anonymized after 2 years
• Inactive Accounts: Data is archived after 24 months of inactivity

You can request account deletion at any time by contacting us.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: View and download your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Export: Receive your data in a portable format
• Objection: Opt-out of certain data processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@cmdctf.trainer

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain your login session
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze platform usage
• Improve user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect platform functionality.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is intended for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the information.

10. International Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the new policy on our platform
• Sending email notifications to registered users
• Updating the "Last updated" date

Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us:

• Email: privacy@cmdctf.trainer
• Support: support@cmdctf.trainer
• Address: [Your Company Address]