Privacy Policy
Hack Halt Inc.
Effective Date: March 12, 2026
Last Updated: March 12, 2026
Hack Halt Inc. (“Hack Halt”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the information collected through our website, products, and services.
This Privacy Policy explains how Hack Halt Inc. collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you use:
- the Hack Halt website
- the Hack Halt WordPress security plugin
- related services and threat-intelligence features
- customer support and communications
By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Hack Halt collects limited information necessary to provide security services and operate our platform.
Information You Provide
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Billing information
- Company or website name
- Account credentials
- Customer support communications
Payment information is processed securely by third-party payment processors and is not stored by Hack Halt.
Automatically Collected Information
When the Hack Halt plugin is installed or our website is used, we may collect technical information including:
- Website domain name
- WordPress version
- Plugin and theme metadata
- IP addresses interacting with the website
- security event logs
- bot scanning activity
- attack attempts and indicators of compromise
- firewall or threat detection events
- timestamps of security incidents
This information is used solely for security monitoring, threat analysis, and service functionality.
2. Threat Intelligence and Security Data
Hack Halt operates a collaborative security network designed to identify malicious activity targeting WordPress websites.
When certain security features are enabled:
- automated attack attempts
- malicious scanning behavior
- exploit techniques
- indicators of compromise may be collected and analyzed.
This information may be anonymized and aggregated to improve our security detection systems and to protect the Hack Halt community from emerging threats.
Hack Halt does not intentionally collect personal content from websites, website databases, or private user data.
3. How We Use Information
Hack Halt uses collected information to:
- provide and maintain security services
- detect, prevent, and analyze cyber threats
- improve our firewall and threat intelligence systems
- investigate security incidents
- communicate with customers
- process transactions
- provide product updates and support
- comply with legal obligations
4. Sharing of Information
Hack Halt does not sell personal information.
Information may be shared only in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party providers that support our services, including:
- payment processors
- cloud infrastructure providers
- analytics services
- email communication platforms
These providers are contractually required to protect your information.
Threat Intelligence Sharing
Anonymized threat intelligence may be shared with the Hack Halt security network to:
- identify emerging attack patterns
- improve protection across participating websites
- block malicious actors
This data does not include personal user content or private website data.
Legal Requirements
Hack Halt may disclose information if required to:
- comply with legal obligations
- respond to lawful requests by public authorities
- protect the security of our platform
- enforce our terms of service
5. Data Security
Hack Halt implements reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
These measures include:
- encryption of data in transit
- restricted system access
- infrastructure monitoring
- secure development practices
While we strive to protect your information, no system can guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
Hack Halt retains information only as long as necessary to:
- provide services
- maintain threat intelligence data
- comply with legal obligations
- resolve disputes
Security telemetry and attack data may be retained for threat analysis and detection improvements.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including:
- access to personal data
- correction of inaccurate information
- deletion of personal information
- restriction of processing
- data portability
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information provided below.
8. Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- maintain website functionality
- analyze usage and performance
- improve user experience
Users may disable cookies through their browser settings.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website or plugin may link to third-party websites or services. Hack Halt is not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.
10. Children’s Privacy
Hack Halt services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. International Data Transfers
Hack Halt Inc. is based in Canada. Information may be processed or stored in other jurisdictions depending on our infrastructure providers.
By using our services, you consent to the transfer of information to these locations.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Hack Halt may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When changes are made, the updated version will be posted on our website with a revised “Last Updated” date.
13. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Hack Halt Inc.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Email: privacy@hackhalt.com
Website: https://hackhalt.com