Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Linux Associates (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website thelinuxassociates.com (“Site”). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Contact us via email or our contact form
  • Request a consultation or service
  • Subscribe to our newsletters or blog updates
  • Apply for employment

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, company name, job title, and any other information you choose to provide.

2.2 Non-Personal Information

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain non-personal information about your device, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Pages you view on our Site
  • Time and date of your visit
  • Time spent on those pages

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our Site and services
  • Respond to your inquiries and fulfill your requests
  • Send you technical notices, updates, and administrative messages
  • Communicate with you about our services, offers, and promotions
  • Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
  • Protect the security and integrity of our Site
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our Site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us improve your experience on our Site. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some portions of our Site may not function properly.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except in the following circumstances:

  • With service providers who perform services on our behalf
  • To comply with legal obligations, enforce our policies, or respond to legal claims
  • In connection with a business transaction, such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • With your consent or at your direction

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to help protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete that information.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Access to your personal information
  • Correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion of your personal information
  • Restriction of processing of your personal information
  • Data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

9. 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. The updated Privacy Policy will be posted on this page with a revised “last updated” date.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than the one in which you reside. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of information to countries that may have different data protection rules than your country.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: info@thelinuxassociates.com

Last updated: April 16, 2025