Privacy Policy

Who operates this site

SCADA Protocols (https://scadaprotocols.com) is operated by SCADA Protocols. This page explains how we handle information collected from visitors.

Information we collect

When you visit SCADA Protocols, we may collect the following minimal information:

• Server log data — IP address, user agent, referring URL, page requested, and timestamp. These are used for security analysis and to detect abuse.
• Privacy-respecting analytics — Aggregated, anonymized page view counts to determine which guides are popular and where to invest writing effort. No cross-site tracking.
• Voluntary contact data — If you reach out via email or contact form, your message and return address are retained only long enough to reply.

Pasted hex input sent to the online decoder tools is processed in your browser only; it is not sent to a server, stored in a database, or logged.

Cookies

SCADA Protocols uses a minimal set of cookies:

• Strictly necessary cookies — CSRF tokens and session cookies required for site features and security.
• Preference cookies — Optional cookies to store UI preferences (such as light/dark theme, if implemented).

We do not use third-party advertising cookies, marketing pixels, or cross-site tracking networks.

Third-party services

We may use the following third-party services to operate the site:

• Hosting / CDN — Server logs and edge cache events processed for availability, performance, and abuse prevention.
• Anonymous analytics — Aggregated page-view counters that do not identify individual visitors.

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy; we encourage you to review it.

Data retention

Server logs are typically retained for between 7 and 30 days for abuse analysis, then purged automatically. Voluntary contact messages are deleted after the conversation is closed unless long-term retention is required by law.

Your rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and similar laws), you may have the right to access, correct, export, or delete personal information held about you, and to withdraw consent. To exercise these rights, reach out via the contact information below.

Children

SCADA Protocols is intended for an audience of professional engineers and is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

Changes to this policy

Material changes to this privacy policy will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of the site after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Contact

Privacy questions, data requests, or complaints can be directed to the operator of SCADA Protocols at the contact channels listed in the site footer, or by reference to the main site contact page.