Last Updated: December 3, 2025.

Welcome to CertyBuddy.com
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe online experience for all visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use CertyBuddy.com.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to improve site functionality, analyze usage, and serve relevant ads. The types of data we collect include:

1.1. Automatically Collected Data

When you use CertyBuddy.com, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Referring URLs
Pages viewed and time spent on the website
General location (non-precise)
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

This data is used strictly for analytics, site optimization, and advertising performance.

1.2. Cookies & Similar Technologies

CertyBuddy uses cookies for:

Website functionality
Google Analytics
Google AdSense personalized and non-personalized advertising
Load balancing and performance optimization

You may disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

1.3. No User Accounts or Personal Submission

CertyBuddy does not require account creation, sign-up, or user login.
We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or passwords.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Improve website speed, structure, and performance
Analyze traffic and user behavior
Display relevant advertisements
Prevent fraud and misuse
Monitor site errors and security
Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

3. Google AdSense & Advertising Partners

CertyBuddy uses Google AdSense and may work with other advertising networks that use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies.

These partners may use information (not including your name, address, or email) to:

Provide personalized ads
Limit repeated ads
Measure ad performance
Understand user preferences

3.1. Google’s Advertising Requirements

Google uses the DoubleClick DART Cookie to:

Serve ads based on a user’s visit to CertyBuddy and other websites
Provide personalized ad experiences

Users may opt out of the DART cookie by visiting:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

4. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to track site usage and performance.

Google Analytics collects:

Device information
Behavior flows
Time on page
Interactions with content

Analytics data is anonymous and used only to improve the platform.

You may opt out via Google’s browser add-on:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/

5. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including certification vendors, documentation pages, or external tools.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

Always review the privacy policy of any external site you visit.

6. Data Protection & Security

We take reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect the information we collect, including:

Secure hosting environment
Regular malware scans
Limited data retention
HTTPS encryption
Protection against unauthorized access

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. GDPR (European Union Users)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), EU users have the right to:

Access collected information
Request corrections
Request deletion of data
Object to data processing
Withdraw consent

Although CertyBuddy does not store personal identifiers, users may contact us for any GDPR-related inquiries.

8. CCPA (California Users)

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides California residents with the right to:

Know what data is collected
Opt out of data sharing for advertising
Request deletion of stored data
Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights

CertyBuddy does not sell personal data, but advertising partners may collect non-personal browser information to deliver personalized ads.

9. Children’s Privacy

CertyBuddy is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
If you believe a child has provided data to us, please contact us.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically.
Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date at the top.

By continuing to use the website after updates, you accept the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Email: mahboobwalid@gmail.com
Website: https://certybuddy.com
Address: Parwan-e-Du Intersection, District 4, Kabul 1007, Afghanistan