Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 26, 2025

Who We Are

Welcome to clocked-out.com, a website operated by Powered By Knowledge LLC (“we”, “us”, or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly and transparently.

Disclaimer

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by CompTIA.
CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, and all other CompTIA certification names are registered trademarks of CompTIA, Inc. Any references to these trademarks are made for educational and descriptive purposes only.

Information We Collect

Personal Data

We collect personal information you voluntarily provide, such as:

Your name and email (e.g., through contact forms)
Order information (for purchases like swag)
Communication content

Automatically Collected Data

We may also collect non-personal data automatically, including:

IP address, browser type, and device info
Website behavior (e.g., page views, session duration)
Cookies and tracking data (see next section)

Payment Information

When you purchase products from our website, your payment data (e.g., name, billing address, card details) is securely processed by third-party providers such as Stripe or PayPal.
We do not store or handle payment details on our servers.

Please review the respective privacy policies of these providers for details on how they protect your information.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

Consent: When you voluntarily submit data or accept cookies
Contractual necessity: To complete transactions or deliver services
Legitimate interest: Improving site functionality and security
Legal obligations: Compliance with applicable laws

Comments

At this time, we do not support public commenting on our website.
If commenting is enabled in the future, we may collect:

The comment itself
IP address and browser details
Gravatar profile data (if you use the service)

Media

We do not allow users to upload media files, except through contact forms. If you upload files, avoid including metadata (e.g., EXIF GPS), as it could reveal location data.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and tracking tools to:

Maintain session preferences
Improve user experience
Analyze traffic through Google Analytics (via MonsterInsights)

You may disable cookies in your browser settings. Some site features may not function properly without cookies.

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share your data with:

Service providers (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics, support tools)
Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
Authorities, when required by law
Business successors, in the event of a merger or acquisition

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites or platforms.
These sites operate independently, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before interacting with them.

We are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices.

Embedded Content

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or articles).
Embedded content from other websites behaves as if the visitor has visited the original website. These sites may collect data and use cookies.

International Visitors

If you’re visiting from outside the United States, please note your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ from your jurisdiction. We take reasonable steps to safeguard your data.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or comply with legal obligations.

For example:

Contact form messages are retained for support purposes
Order data may be retained for accounting and legal compliance

Data Security

We implement technical and organizational security measures to protect your data, including:

SSL encryption (HTTPS)
Secure server configuration
Regular software updates and backups

Please note that no method of transmission is 100% secure.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

Access a copy of your personal data
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Request a portable copy of your data

To exercise your rights, email us at support@clocked-out.com. We may require identity verification before processing requests.

Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we become aware that we have collected such data, we will promptly delete it.

Use of AI for SEO and Content

We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to improve SEO, grammar, and structure of our public-facing content. These tools do not access or process user-submitted personal data.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes will be reflected on this page and marked with a new “Effective Date.” We encourage users to review this page periodically.

Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding this policy or your data:

Email: support@clocked-out.com
Website: https://clocked-out.com