PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: May 2026
Overview
Trace Maven is a cybersecurity blog and tutorial resource operated by Amanda Grau. This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected when you visit tracemaven.com, how it is used, and what your options are regarding your data.
This site collects minimal personal information. The short version: if you subscribe to the newsletter, your email address is stored. If you just browse the site, only anonymous analytics data is collected. That’s it.
Information Collected
Newsletter Subscriptions
If you choose to subscribe to the Trace Maven newsletter, your email address is collected and stored via ConvertKit, the email platform used to manage and send newsletters. Subscribing is entirely optional.
Your email address is used solely to send you periodic newsletters containing new tutorials, blog posts, and cybersecurity content from Trace Maven. Your email address is never sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Analytics Data
This site uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data including pages visited, time spent on pages, general geographic location (country/region level), and device type. This data is used to understand how visitors use the site and improve its content. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics.
Cookies
This site uses cookies in the following ways:
Analytics cookies — Google Analytics uses cookies to track anonymous visitor behavior as described above
Functional cookies — WordPress and site plugins may set cookies necessary for the site to function correctly
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.
Third Party Services
This site uses the following third party services that have their own privacy policies:
Google Analytics — https://policies.google.com/privacy
ConvertKit — https://convertkit.com/privacy
Your Rights and Choices
You have the following options regarding your personal data:
Newsletter subscribers:
Unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every email
Request deletion of your email address from the newsletter list by contacting amanda@tracemaven.com
Request confirmation of what information is held about you
All visitors:
Opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Disable cookies via your browser settings
Data Retention
Email addresses are retained in ConvertKit for as long as you remain subscribed to the newsletter. Upon unsubscribing or requesting deletion, your email address will be removed from the active subscriber list. Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics’ standard data retention settings.
Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed at children under the age of 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The date at the top of this page reflects when it was last revised. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy or requests regarding your personal data can be directed to:
Amanda Grau
amanda@tracemaven.com
tracemaven.com