Acceptance of General Terms and Conditions of Use
By accessing, browsing, and/or interacting with any of the services provided by the website [osintguardian.org] (hereinafter referred to as “OSINTGuardian”), including, but not limited to, accessing articles related to Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), the user fully accepts these Terms and Conditions, as well as any additional policy or regulation that [OSINTGuardian] may establish. The user hereby declares to have read, understood, and accepted all stipulations contained in this document and agrees not to act in contradiction with them. If at any time the user does not accept these terms in full, they must immediately cease using the website.
Intellectual Property and Permitted Use
All content, structure, design, and compilation of information on [OSINTGuardian], including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, code, and other materials, is the exclusive property of [OSINTGuardian] and its licensors. Any attempt to copy, distribute, reproduce, or redistribute this content without prior written consent will be considered a violation of our rights. The site grants the user a personal, limited, revocable, and non-transferable license. Any unauthorized use will be penalized in accordance with applicable law.
Disclaimer of Liability for OSINT Tutorials
- Educational Purpose Only All tutorials, articles, and resources provided on [OSINTGuardian] are published solely for educational purposes, intended to enhance general knowledge and skills in Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and related research methodologies. The information, tools, and techniques provided are not intended, nor should they be interpreted, as encouragement or endorsement for any unlawful, unethical, or unauthorized use. Users acknowledge and agree that the tutorials and guides on [OSINTGuardian] are designed to foster an understanding of OSINT within legal and ethical frameworks, and any other use beyond these parameters is strictly prohibited.
- Limitation of Liability and Disclaimer for Improper Use [OSITNGuardian] expressly disclaims any liability for damages, losses, or legal repercussions resulting from the misuse of information presented on the site. By accessing and using [OSITNGuardian], users agree to assume full responsibility for their actions and decisions regarding any information obtained from OSINT tutorials and related resources. Under no circumstances shall [OSITNGuardian], its owners, authors, or affiliates be held liable for actions taken by users that are outside the intended educational scope, including but not limited to illegal data gathering, privacy invasion, or unauthorized access. The user hereby waives any claim against [OSINTGuardian] arising from the improper application or misinterpretation of the tutorials provided.
- User Responsibility and Compliance with Applicable Laws Users agree that it is their sole responsibility to understand and comply with all local, national, and international laws applicable to OSINT practices and data usage. [OSINTGuardian] assumes no obligation to verify or ensure user compliance with these laws, nor does it provide any guarantee that the techniques and tools discussed will be legally permissible in the user’s jurisdiction. Users are solely responsible for ascertaining the legality of their actions and for obtaining any necessary permissions or licenses when applying OSINT techniques in real-world scenarios. By using the Site, users agree to indemnify and hold harmless [Site Name] from any and all claims, damages, or liabilities arising from activities that may contravene legal or regulatory requirements.
Limitation of Liability
Under no circumstances shall [OSINTGuardian] be liable for any damage, loss, claim, or expense, whether direct or indirect, arising from the use or inability to use the site, even if the user has notified [OSINTGuardian] of the possibility of such damages. The user assumes full responsibility and risk for the use of all information presented on the site, acknowledging that it may not be accurate, complete, or up-to-date.
Collection and Scope of Information
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Data Collected Automatically
For operational, analytical, and security purposes, [OSINTGuardian] collects a range of non-identifiable and potentially identifiable data through third-party services and internally managed analytics. These data points include but are not limited to:
- IP Address: Used for geolocation analysis, content delivery optimization, and security checks to monitor for malicious behavior or unauthorized access.
- Browser Information and Device Type: To optimize the content display and enhance the user experience.
- Referrer URLs and Exit Pages: Collected for tracking visitor navigation paths to understand site usage patterns.
These data elements may be anonymized or aggregated for analysis, although in certain cases, combined data may inadvertently allow for user identification.
Third-Party Data Collection Through Cloudflare
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Use of SlimStat Analytics on WordPress
To monitor site traffic, visitor behavior, and engagement metrics, [OSINTGuardian] implements SlimStat Analytics on our WordPress platform. SlimStat Analytics is a plugin that gathers non-personalized data, such as visitor counts, session duration, pages visited, and browsing patterns. In cases where identifiable data may be inadvertently collected, [Site Name] will utilize reasonable technical safeguards to limit user identification, although no guarantee of complete anonymity is provided. Users acknowledge that SlimStat Analytics may store this data within the WordPress database, which is subject to the security measures and access restrictions of [OSINTGuardian].
Use and Purpose of Collected Data
The data collected through Cloudflare, SlimStat Analytics, and [Site Name] itself are utilized for the following purposes:
- Security Monitoring: To prevent, detect, and address unauthorized access, cyber threats, and data breaches.
- Performance Optimization: Information about device types, browser configurations to optimize content delivery and improve site load times.
- Analytical Insights and Usage Trends: Aggregated data is analyzed to improve the user experience, develop targeted content, and understand general user preferences.
- Legal Compliance and Risk Management: Certain data may be retained to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
Data collected through these methods will not be sold to third parties; however, [OSINTGuardian] reserves the right to share non-identifiable, aggregated, or anonymized data with partners and affiliates for legitimate business purposes.
Data Storage and Security Measures
All user data collected through [OSINTGuardian] is subject to strict access controls and is stored using commercially reasonable safeguards. User data may be retained on third-party servers managed by our service providers, whose storage locations and security measures are outside our direct control. While [OSINTGuardian] employs encryption, firewalls, and regular security audits to protect user data, we make no representations regarding the absolute security of the data, nor do we guarantee that unauthorized access, data breaches, or system vulnerabilities can be fully prevented.
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International Data Transfers
Due to the global nature of the internet, data collected by [OSINTGuardian] may be transferred to, processed, and stored on servers located in various jurisdictions. By using this site, you consent to the transfer of your data to regions that may have different data protection regulations from those in your country of residence. [OSINTGuardian] makes no guarantees regarding data protection equivalency in these jurisdictions and disclaims responsibility for any resulting loss, misuse, or unauthorized access to data.
