Breaking Into Cybersecurity ("we," "us," or "our") is a podcast and newsletter operated by Christophe Foulon and Renee Small. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our website, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with our content across platforms including YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and LinkedIn.
We take your privacy seriously — it's a core part of what we teach in cybersecurity. This policy is written to be clear, not to obscure what we do with your data.
When you interact with our content on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, LinkedIn, or Twitter/X, those platforms govern the data they collect. We may receive aggregated analytics (view counts, subscriber numbers, engagement metrics) but not your individual personal data from those platforms.
Our application uses the YouTube Data API v3 to publish and manage content on the Breaking Into Cybersecurity YouTube channel. This integration is used exclusively for operational purposes by the podcast hosts.
Our use and transfer of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.
OAuth tokens obtained through Google authentication are stored securely and used solely to operate the Breaking Into Cybersecurity YouTube channel. You can revoke our application's access at any time via your Google Account permissions page.
We use the information we collect to:
We do not sell your personal information. We do not use your data for advertising. We do not share your email address with sponsors or third parties without your explicit consent.
Our newsletter is operated through Kit (formerly ConvertKit). When you subscribe, your email address and any name you provide are stored on Kit's servers. Kit's privacy policy is available at kit.com/privacy.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email. Upon unsubscribing, your email will be removed from our active list. You can also request complete deletion of your data by contacting us directly.
Our website uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our pages. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymized usage data. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Our site is served through Cloudflare, which may set security and performance cookies. These are necessary for the safe operation of the site.
We do not use advertising cookies, remarketing pixels, or any third-party tracking beyond Google Analytics.
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
To exercise any of these rights, email us at peter@breakingintocybersecurity.org. We will respond within 30 days.
Our podcast and website interact with the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:
Our content and services are directed at adults interested in cybersecurity careers. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be communicated via our newsletter. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Reach out to us directly — we'll respond within 30 days.
peter@breakingintocybersecurity.org