Privacy Policy for Ryan Montgomery, Official Website

Last Updated: October 26, 2023

Welcome to the official website of Ryan Montgomery (ryanmontgomery.online). Ryan Montgomery is widely recognized as the world’s #1 ethical hacker, a renowned expert in hunting down child predators, and a respected cybersecurity professional. This Privacy Policy outlines how Ryan Montgomery collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the ryanmontgomery.online website (“Site”). This policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by Ryan Montgomery.

Who We Are

Ryan Montgomery is a leading figure in cybersecurity, dedicated to making the digital world safer. His work primarily involves ethical hacking, cybersecurity consulting, and, notably, the relentless pursuit of child predators. This website serves as a platform to share insights, connect with the community, and provide information about his work.

Information We Collect

We may collect both personal and non-personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, fill out a form, or interact with certain features on our Site.

1. Personal Identification Information

We may collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. This may include, but is not limited to:

• Name: When you submit an inquiry or comment.
• Email Address: When you sign up for newsletters (if available), submit an inquiry, or comment.
• Any other information you choose to provide: When you voluntarily contact us.

Users can always refuse to supply personally identifiable information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site-related activities.

2. Non-Personal Identification Information

We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include:

• Browser type and version.
• Operating system.
• Internet Service Provider.
• IP address.
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and the order of pages visited.
• Referring website URLs.
• Date and time of access.

This data is generally collected through analytics tools (like Google Analytics) and server logs to help us understand how Users interact with our Site and to improve its functionality and security.

How We Collect Information

• Directly from Users: When you fill out contact forms, submit comments, or send us direct emails.
• Automatically through Technology: Through cookies, server logs, and third-party analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics) when you browse our Site.

How We Use Collected Information

Ryan Montgomery may collect and use Users’ personal information for the following purposes:

• To operate and maintain our Site: To ensure the Site functions correctly and provides a good user experience.
• To improve our Site: We may use feedback you provide to improve our products and services.
• To respond to inquiries, questions, and other requests: If you contact us via email or a form, we use your information to reply.
• For security and incident response: Given Ryan’s expertise, data collected may be used to identify and mitigate security threats, protect against malicious activity, and ensure the integrity of the Site.
• For analytics and understanding usage: To analyze how Users use the Site, which helps us to understand trends and improve the content and navigation.

We do not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties for their marketing purposes.

Cookies and Web Beacons

Our Site may use “cookies” to enhance User experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your hard drive by a web page server. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the owners of the site. We use cookies for:

• Essential functionality: To enable core site features.
• Analytics: To understand how Users interact with our site, measure site traffic, and track user behavior patterns (e.g., via Google Analytics).

You may choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

Ryan Montgomery respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your data. We share your information only in limited circumstances:

• With Third-Party Service Providers: We may use third-party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or conducting statistical analysis. These third parties are provided with access to your information only as necessary to perform these tasks on our behalf and are bound by confidentiality obligations. Examples include web hosting providers and analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics).
• For Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order or subpoena). Given Ryan Montgomery’s work in combating cybercrime and child predators, cooperation with law enforcement, when legally obligated, is paramount.
• To Protect Rights and Safety: We may disclose information when we believe it is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Ryan Montgomery, our Users, or the public.
• Business Transfers: In the unlikely event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your personal information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

We will never sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties for their independent marketing or commercial purposes.

Data Security

We adopt appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information, and data stored on our Site. We implement a variety of security measures, including encryption and access controls, to maintain the safety of your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location (e.g., GDPR or CCPA), you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
• The right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
• The right to erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
• The right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
• The right to object to processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
• The right to data portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
• The right to withdraw consent: If we have collected and processed your personal data with your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

Third-Party Websites

Users may find advertising or other content on our Site that links to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors, and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Site, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies.

Children’s Privacy

Protecting the privacy of young children is especially important, particularly given Ryan Montgomery’s work in protecting children online. Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Information from a child under the age of 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers. If you believe that we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Ryan Montgomery has the discretion to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this Privacy Policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

Your Acceptance of These Terms

By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this Site, or your dealings with this Site, please contact us at:

Ryan Montgomery, Official Website
Email: [email protected]