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. As a cybersecurity-focused organization, we recognize that trust is fundamental to everything we do, and we are dedicated to handling information responsibly, transparently, and with a strong emphasis on security.
This Privacy Policy explains how Hack Halt Inc. collects, uses, stores, discloses, and protects information when you interact with our platform. It applies to all users of our services, including individuals and organizations that access or deploy Hack Halt technologies.
This policy covers your use of:
- the Hack Halt website and associated digital properties
- the Hack Halt WordPress security plugin and its features
- related services, including firewall protection and threat intelligence capabilities
- customer support interactions, communications, and service-related inquiries
We have designed our systems and processes with a focus on data minimization, meaning we collect only the information necessary to deliver effective security services and improve our platform. Where possible, we limit the collection of personal data and prioritize the use of technical and anonymized information to support our threat detection and prevention capabilities.
By accessing or using Hack Halt services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and handling of information as described herein.
1. Information We Collect
Hack Halt collects and processes information in accordance with the principle of data minimization, meaning we limit collection to what is necessary to deliver our services, maintain platform security, and meet legal and operational obligations.
The types of information we collect fall into two primary categories: information you provide directly and information collected automatically through your use of our services.
Information You Provide
We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you interact with Hack Halt, including when you create an account, purchase or subscribe to our services, register a website, or contact our support team.
This information may include your name, email address, billing details, company or website name, account credentials, and the content of any communications or support requests you submit.
We use this information to:
- establish and manage your account
- deliver and administer our services
- process transactions and subscriptions
- respond to inquiries and provide customer support
- communicate important service-related information
Payment information is processed by secure third-party payment processors. Hack Halt does not store full payment card numbers or sensitive financial credentials within its systems.
Information Collected Automatically
When you access our website or deploy the Hack Halt plugin, we automatically collect certain technical and operational information required to ensure proper functionality, performance, and security.
This may include:
- website domain and environment details
- WordPress version and configuration data
- plugin and theme metadata (non-content data)
- IP addresses and network request information
- device, browser, or system interaction data (where applicable)
In addition, as part of our core cybersecurity services, Hack Halt collects security telemetry, which is essential to detecting and preventing malicious activity. This may include:
- security event logs
- bot and automated scanning activity
- attempted exploits and attack signatures
- indicators of compromise (IOCs)
- firewall detections and blocking events
- authentication anomalies or suspicious access patterns
- timestamps and contextual metadata associated with security events
This information is collected and processed for the purpose of:
- identifying, analyzing, and mitigating cyber threats
- improving detection accuracy and response capabilities
- maintaining the integrity, availability, and security of our services
- supporting incident investigation and forensic analysis
Purpose Limitation
All information collected by Hack Halt is used solely for legitimate business purposes, including service delivery, security operations, and compliance with applicable laws. We do not use collected information for unrelated purposes such as targeted advertising, profiling, or resale.
Important Limitations
Hack Halt is designed to monitor and protect systems—not to access or collect private content. We do not intentionally collect:
- website content or database records
- user-generated content unrelated to security events
- sensitive personal data beyond what is required for account management
Where security data is collected, it is limited to what is necessary to detect and respond to threats.
2. Threat Intelligence and Security Data
Hack Halt operates a collaborative threat intelligence network designed to identify, analyze, and mitigate malicious activity targeting WordPress environments. This network enables continuous improvement of our detection capabilities and helps protect all participating systems from evolving cyber threats.
When certain security features are enabled, Hack Halt may collect and analyze security-related data associated with attempted or observed malicious activity. This may include patterns such as automated attack attempts, malicious scanning behavior, exploit techniques, and indicators of compromise (IOCs). These data points are derived from interactions with protected systems and are used exclusively for cybersecurity purposes.
To enhance the effectiveness of our platform, relevant security data may be aggregated, anonymized, or otherwise de-identified and incorporated into our broader threat intelligence models. This allows Hack Halt to identify emerging attack patterns, improve detection accuracy, and proactively protect customers against new and evolving threats across the network.
Where appropriate, anonymized threat intelligence may be used to:
- identify and track malicious infrastructure or behavior
- improve firewall rules and detection logic
- enable faster response to widespread attack campaigns
- strengthen protection across all Hack Halt deployments
Hack Halt does not use threat intelligence data to identify individuals or to build user profiles. The focus of this data collection is strictly on malicious activity, attack behavior, and system-level indicators, not on personal or business content.
Importantly, Hack Halt is designed to monitor and defend—not to access or extract sensitive information. We do not intentionally collect or process:
- website content or page data
- application databases or stored records
- user-generated content unrelated to security events
- private customer or end-user data
Any data processed as part of threat detection is limited to what is necessary to identify and respond to potential security risks. Hack Halt implements safeguards to ensure that data collected for threat intelligence purposes remains proportionate, relevant, and aligned with its intended use.
3. How We Use Information
Hack Halt uses collected information solely for legitimate business purposes related to the delivery, security, and improvement of our services. All processing is conducted in a manner that is proportionate, necessary, and aligned with the intended purpose for which the information was collected.
We use information to provide, operate, and maintain our cybersecurity platform, including delivering core functionality such as firewall protection, threat detection, and system monitoring. This includes analyzing technical and security-related data to identify, prevent, and respond to malicious activity, as well as maintaining the reliability and performance of our services.
Information is also used to continuously improve our security capabilities. This includes enhancing detection logic, refining threat intelligence models, and strengthening our ability to identify emerging attack patterns across the Hack Halt network.
In the course of normal operations, we may use information to investigate suspected security incidents, validate alerts, and support forensic analysis where necessary. This ensures that threats are properly understood and mitigated in a timely and effective manner.
Hack Halt uses account and contact information to communicate with customers regarding service-related matters, including security alerts, product updates, support responses, and administrative notifications. We do not use this information for unsolicited marketing or unrelated promotional purposes.
Where applicable, information is used to process transactions, manage subscriptions, and maintain accurate billing records through secure and trusted payment systems.
We may also process information to comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations, including responding to lawful requests or enforcing our terms of service.
At all times, Hack Halt limits the use of information to what is necessary to fulfill these purposes. We do not use collected data for profiling, behavioral advertising, or resale to third parties.
4. Sharing of Information
Hack Halt does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.
We limit the sharing of information to specific, controlled circumstances where it is necessary to operate our services, maintain security, or comply with legal obligations. Any sharing is conducted in accordance with applicable privacy laws and subject to appropriate safeguards.
Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers that perform functions on our behalf and support the operation of our platform. These providers may include payment processors, cloud infrastructure and hosting providers, analytics services, and customer communication platforms.
These service providers are authorized to access information only to the extent necessary to perform their designated functions. They are contractually required to protect the confidentiality and security of the information, implement appropriate safeguards, and are prohibited from using the information for their own purposes.
Where applicable, we take reasonable steps to ensure that service providers maintain data protection standards consistent with those of Hack Halt.
Threat Intelligence Sharing
As part of our cybersecurity mission, Hack Halt may share anonymized and aggregated threat intelligence data within its security network. This enables faster identification of emerging threats, improved detection capabilities, and coordinated protection across participating systems.
This information is limited to technical indicators and attack patterns and does not include personal data, website content, or private user information.
Legal and Regulatory Requirements
Hack Halt may disclose information where required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests. We may also disclose information where necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Hack Halt, our customers, or others, or to enforce our terms of service.
Business Transfers (Future-Proofing)
In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to appropriate confidentiality protections and in accordance with applicable laws.
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 a comprehensive set of administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Security is a foundational component of our platform, and our controls are designed to align with industry best practices for modern cloud-based services.
Our security program includes measures such as encryption of data in transit using industry-standard protocols, strict access controls based on the principle of least privilege, continuous infrastructure monitoring, and secure software development practices. Access to systems and data is limited to authorized personnel who require it to perform their roles, and such access is regularly reviewed and managed.
We employ ongoing monitoring and detection capabilities to identify potential vulnerabilities, suspicious activity, or unauthorized access attempts. In addition, we follow structured development and deployment processes intended to reduce risk, including code review practices and security-focused design considerations.
Hack Halt continuously evaluates and improves its security posture to address evolving threats and maintain the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of our systems and data.
While we take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect information, no system or method of transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure. As such, we cannot ensure or warrant absolute security, and users should take appropriate precautions when transmitting information.
6. Data Retention
Hack Halt retains information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including the delivery of services, maintenance of security operations, and compliance with legal and contractual obligations. Retention periods are determined based on the nature of the information, its relevance to our services, and applicable legal requirements.
We retain account and customer-related information for the duration of the customer relationship and for a reasonable period thereafter to support account management, billing, dispute resolution, and compliance obligations.
Security-related data, including telemetry and attack information, may be retained for longer periods where necessary to support threat analysis, improve detection accuracy, and strengthen our overall security capabilities. This type of data plays an important role in identifying patterns, tracking evolving threats, and enhancing protection across the Hack Halt network.
Where information is no longer required for its intended purpose, Hack Halt will take reasonable steps to securely delete, anonymize, or de-identify the data, in accordance with applicable laws and internal policies.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction and applicable data protection laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. Hack Halt is committed to respecting these rights and providing reasonable access and control over your data.
These rights may include the ability to:
- request access to the personal information we hold about you
- request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- request deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable legal and operational requirements
- request restriction or limitation of certain types of processing
- request portability of your data in a structured and commonly used format, where applicable
- object to certain processing activities, where permitted by law
Hack Halt will respond to verified requests in accordance with applicable legal requirements. In some cases, we may need to retain certain information to comply with legal obligations, enforce our agreements, or maintain the security and integrity of our services.
To protect your information, we may require verification of your identity before fulfilling certain requests.
If you wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in this Privacy Policy.
8. Cookies and Website Tracking
Hack Halt may use cookies and similar technologies to support the functionality, performance, and security of our website. These technologies help ensure that our website operates as intended, provide insights into how it is used, and enable us to improve the overall user experience.
Cookies may be used for purposes such as maintaining session integrity, supporting core website functionality, analyzing usage patterns, and monitoring performance. In some cases, limited analytics tools may be used to better understand how visitors interact with our website so that we can improve usability and effectiveness.
Hack Halt does not use cookies for intrusive tracking or behavioral advertising. We do not sell or share cookie-derived data for marketing purposes.
Users have the ability to control or disable cookies through their browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality or performance of the website.
9. Third-Party Links
Hack Halt’s website or plugin may contain links to third-party websites, services, or integrations that are not owned or controlled by Hack Halt. These links are provided for convenience and do not imply endorsement or responsibility for the content, security, or practices of those third parties.
Any interaction with third-party websites or services is governed by their own terms, conditions, and privacy policies. Hack Halt does not control and is not responsible for how such third parties collect, use, or protect information.
We encourage users to review the privacy policies and practices of any third-party services before providing personal information or engaging with those platforms.
10. Children’s Privacy
Hack Halt services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect, use, or process personal information from children.
If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child without appropriate authorization, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information promptly.
If you believe that a child may have provided personal information to Hack Halt, please contact us using the information provided in this Privacy Policy so that we can investigate and take appropriate action.
11. International Data Transfers
Hack Halt Inc. is based in Canada; however, in order to operate our services, information may be processed, stored, or accessed in other jurisdictions through our trusted service providers and infrastructure partners.
These jurisdictions may have data protection laws that differ from those in your location. Where such transfers occur, Hack Halt takes reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect information, consistent with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
This may include implementing contractual protections, limiting access to authorized parties, and ensuring that service providers are subject to confidentiality and security obligations.
By using Hack Halt services, you acknowledge and consent to the transfer, processing, and storage of your information in these jurisdictions as necessary for the operation of our platform.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Hack Halt may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, technologies, legal requirements, or business practices.
When updates are made, the revised version will be posted on our website with an updated “Last Updated” date. Where changes are material, we may take reasonable steps to provide additional notice, such as through our website or via service-related communications.
We encourage users to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect information. Continued use of Hack Halt services after any updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
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