🛡️ Anonymous and Limited Log Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

Our Commitment: Dark Web Academy is built on a foundation of privacy and anonymity. We collect minimal data, use privacy-respecting analytics, and support anonymous payment methods. Your privacy is not just a feature—it's our core principle.

📊 Analytics & Tracking

Plausible Analytics

We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-focused, open-source analytics platform that respects user privacy:

  • No cookies or persistent identifiers - Plausible doesn't use cookies or track users across sessions
  • Aggregated data only - All metrics are anonymized and aggregated
  • No personal data collection - We cannot identify individual users from our analytics
  • GDPR compliant - Plausible is designed to comply with privacy regulations
  • Self-hosted option - Data remains under our control, not third-party servers

IP Address Protection for Tor Users

We take extra precautions to protect the privacy of users accessing our platform via Tor (.onion):

  • Zero IP logging for .onion users - We do not collect or store IP addresses from Tor connections
  • Automatic detection - Our system detects Tor traffic and disables IP-based tracking
  • No fingerprinting - We avoid browser fingerprinting techniques that could identify Tor users

💳 Payment Privacy

Multiple Anonymous Payment Options

We support privacy-respecting payment methods to protect your financial information:

  • Cryptocurrency payments - Accept Bitcoin, Monero, and other cryptocurrencies via NOWPayments
  • No payment tracking - Crypto payments are processed without associating your identity
  • Stripe with minimal data - For card payments, we use Stripe which stores payment info separately from your account
  • No transaction history sharing - Payment data is never shared with third parties for marketing

Tor Users Get 10% Discount

As a commitment to privacy advocates, all users accessing via Tor automatically receive a 10% discount on all subscriptions.

🎥 Video Hosting

Wistia Video Platform

We use Wistia for video hosting to deliver high-quality educational content:

  • All analytics disabled - We've turned off all Wistia tracking and analytics features
  • No viewer tracking - Wistia does not collect data about individual viewers
  • Secure delivery - Videos are served over encrypted connections
  • No third-party sharing - Video viewing data is not shared with advertisers or other platforms

🛡️ Infrastructure & Security

Cloudflare Protection

We use Cloudflare for DDoS protection and performance optimization:

  • Rolling log deletion - All Cloudflare logs are deleted on a rolling basis
  • Minimal retention - Logs are kept only for immediate security analysis, then purged
  • DDoS protection only - Cloudflare is used solely for security, not tracking
  • Privacy mode enabled - We've configured Cloudflare to minimize data collection

Tor Hidden Service (.onion)

We operate a Tor hidden service for maximum anonymity:

  • Native .onion access - Access Dark Web Academy directly via Tor without exit nodes
  • End-to-end encryption - All traffic stays within the Tor network
  • No IP exposure - Your real IP address is never revealed to our servers
  • Full feature parity - All features work identically on the .onion site

⚙️ JavaScript & Technical Privacy

Minimal JavaScript Usage

We limit JavaScript to essential functionality only:

  • No tracking scripts - Zero Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or similar trackers
  • No social media widgets - We don't embed third-party social tracking
  • Progressive enhancement - Core functionality works without JavaScript when possible
  • Tor-friendly design - All features compatible with Tor Browser's security settings

Cookie Policy

  • Essential cookies only - We only use cookies required for authentication and site functionality
  • No tracking cookies - No advertising or analytics cookies
  • Session-based - Most cookies expire when you close your browser

📝 Data Collection Summary

What We Collect:

  • Account data - Username, email (for account recovery), password (hashed)
  • Course progress - Lesson completion, quiz scores, certificates earned
  • Subscription status - Current tier, payment status (via Stripe/crypto processor)
  • Support communications - Messages sent to our support team

What We DON'T Collect:

  • IP addresses from Tor users (.onion connections)
  • Browsing history across the web
  • Detailed analytics about individual user behavior
  • Data from third-party advertising networks
  • Social media tracking pixels
  • Device fingerprints or browser fingerprinting data

Questions about our privacy practices? We're committed to transparency. Contact us if you have any concerns about data collection or privacy on our platform.

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