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Linux Mint

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we handle your information.

Last updated: January 29, 2025

Overview

This Privacy Policy describes how Linux Mint Resource Hub ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website at linuxmint.starcitizenships.org (the "Service").

We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal information.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Contact Information: When you contact us through our contact form or email
  • Newsletter Subscription: Email address if you subscribe to our newsletter
  • Comments/Feedback: Any information you provide in comments or feedback

Information Automatically Collected

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, referral sources
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution
  • IP Address: For security and analytics purposes (anonymized)
  • Cookies: Small files stored on your device for functionality and analytics

Third-Party Analytics

We may use analytics services to understand how visitors interact with our website:

  • Google Analytics: Website traffic and user behavior analysis
  • Search Console: Search performance and technical SEO data

How We Use Your Information

Website Functionality

  • • Provide and maintain our services
  • • Improve website performance
  • • Fix technical issues
  • • Ensure website security

Communication

  • • Respond to your inquiries
  • • Send newsletter updates (with consent)
  • • Notify about important changes
  • • Provide customer support

Content Improvement

  • • Analyze popular content
  • • Understand user preferences
  • • Create relevant tutorials
  • • Optimize user experience

Legal Compliance

  • • Comply with legal obligations
  • • Protect our rights and property
  • • Prevent fraud and abuse
  • • Enforce our terms of service

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help websites function properly and provide analytics information. We use both session cookies (temporary) and persistent cookies (stored until expiration or deletion).

Essential Cookies

Required for basic website functionality

Cannot be disabled

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use our site

Can be disabled

Preference Cookies

Remember your settings and preferences

Can be disabled

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We Do NOT Sell Your Data

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.

We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

Service Providers: Trusted third parties who help operate our website (hosting, analytics)
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or legal process
Safety and Security: To protect our users, website, or legal rights

Your Rights and Choices

Your Rights Include:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from our communications

How to Exercise Your Rights:

Email Us:

Contact us with your request and we'll respond within 30 days

Browser Settings:

Manage cookies and tracking through your browser preferences

Newsletter:

Use the unsubscribe link in any email we send you

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

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SSL Encryption

All data transmitted is encrypted using industry-standard SSL

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Secure Hosting

Our website is hosted on secure, monitored servers

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Regular Audits

We regularly review and update our security practices

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can delete such information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

When we make changes, we will:

  • • Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
  • • Post the updated policy on our website
  • • Notify users of significant changes via email (if applicable)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Email:

Use our contact form for privacy-related inquiries

Response Time:

We aim to respond to all privacy requests within 30 days