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Introduction

Welcome to the Heartland Cyber Range! We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe and secure experience for all users. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. By using the Heartland Cyber Range, you agree to the terms outlined below.

Information We Collect

1. User Registration Data:

• When you create an account, we collect basic information such as your name, email address, and organization affiliation.
• For users under 13, we require parental consent before collecting any personal data.

Statistical Data:

• Some data collected may be used to create statistical data. This data is anonymized to protect your privacy and cannot be used to identify you.
• Providing information such as race, gender, or ethnicity is voluntary and is used to determine the impact of our services on various social groups.

Usage Data:

• We collect data related to your interactions with the Heartland Cyber Range, including login times, activities, and performance metrics.
• This information helps us improve our services and enhance the user experience.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

• We do not use tracking cookies or provide information regarding your online activities to any third parties.

How We Use Your Information

1. User Experience Enhancement:

• We use collected data to personalize your experience within the Heartland Cyber Range
• This includes tailoring assessments, providing relevant resources, and improving overall usability.

Research and Analytics:

• Aggregated and anonymized data may be used for research, statistical analysis, and reporting.
• Individual user data remains confidential.

Communication:

• We may send emails related to account management, updates, and announcements.
• Users can opt out of non-essential communications.

Sharing:

• We do not share your personal information with third parties.

COPPA Compliance

1. Children’s Data:

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.
• If a user indicates their age as under 13 during registration, we request parental consent before proceeding.

Parental Consent Process:

• Parents or legal guardians receive notification and instructions for providing consent.
• Consent may be given via email or other secure methods.

Parental Rights:

• Parents can review their child’s data, request deletion, or revoke consent at any time.
• Contact our support team for assistance.

Data Security

1. Protection Measures:

• We implement industry-standard security measures to safeguard user data.
• This includes encryption, access controls, and regular security audits.

Data Retention:

• Data collected for the normal use of business operations is maintained to allow use of the services offered. Inactive accounts may retain this data in the event the account is reactivated. Account registration data may be removed on request by contacting support.
• Data used for creating metrics and statistical data is sanitized to remove any personally identifiable information.
• Information collected for any verification purposes, or any other temporary and immediate-use case is removed immediately after use.

Third-Party Services:

• We partner with trusted service providers who adhere to privacy and security standards.
• Their handling of user data aligns with our policies.

External Sites

1.      3^rd Party and External Sites

o   While using the Cyber Range, you may encounter hyperlinks that direct to 3^rd party or external sites.

o   This privacy policy does not cover 3^rd party sites you may visit by clicking on a hyperlink – please refer to the privacy policy published by the administration for any external site you visit.

Changes to this Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. Any significant changes will be communicated via email or through the Cyber Range.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact our support team at support@heartlandcyberrange.com.

 

Full policy

Version 1.0 Effective Date: April 5, 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms.

   Welcome to the Heartland Cyber Range (“HCR”). The HCR was created and is maintained by EnterpriseKC. These Terms of Use ("Terms") are a binding legal agreement between you and the HCR, and govern your use of the services, software, and any facilities provided by the HCR. By accessing or using the HCR, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

2. Definitions.

   a. Cyber Range: a simulated digital environment provided for cybersecurity training, research, and development (the Heartland Cyber Range is referred to as the HCR).

   b. User: any individual or entity accessing or using the HCR.

3. Use of the HCR.

   a. Users are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the HCR for the purpose set forth in paragraph 2(a).

   b. Users must utilize the HCR solely for lawful, authorized testing, training, and educational purposes.

4. Age Restrictions.

   a. If a User is 13 years old or under, any use of the HCR must comply with the provisions of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”), with all such compliance being the sole responsibility of the User’s parent or guardian.

   b. If you are under 18 years old, you may only use the HCR with the involvement of a parent or legal guardian.

5. User Responsibilities.

   a. Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials.

   b. Users must immediately report any unauthorized use of their account or any other breach of security.

   c. Users should treat the HCR and fellow users in an ethical, respectful manner, and act with the best interests of both in mind.

   d. Users shall use the HCR in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.

6. Prohibited Activities.

   a. Attempting to disrupt the HCR, other users, or any outside/third party entity.

   b. Sharing login information or attempting to gain unauthorized access to another user’s account.

   c. Engaging in illegal activities or conducting any testing on third-party systems without prior written consent from the system owner.

   d. Attempting to interfere with the proper functioning of the HCR.

   e. Engaging in any hacking or other malicious activities designed to compromise the security of the HCR.

   f. Engaging in any offensive or inappropriate behavior including, but not limited to posting or circulating racist, hateful, sexist, pornographic or otherwise objectionable material.

7. Data Handling and Privacy.

   Users agree to adhere to all applicable data protection and privacy laws. User data collected will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

8. Intellectual Property.

   a. Unless otherwise stated, all intellectual property rights in the HCR, its software, and all materials provided are owned by EnterpriseKC. Content cannot be reused or disseminated outside of its intended use on the Cyber Range without prior written approval from EnterpriseKC.

   b. Users are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Cyber Range for its intended purpose.

9. Submission of Content.

   By uploading or submitting content, users agree that:

   a. All submissions and their contents along with related intellectual property rights will automatically become the property of the Heartland Cyber Range, without any compensation provided.

   b. The Heartland Cyber Range may use or redistribute the submissions and their contents for any purpose and in any way on an unrestricted basis.

   c. There is no obligation for the Heartland Cyber Range to review the submissions.

   d. There is no obligation to keep any submissions confidential.

10. Limitation of Liability.

    EnterpriseKC is not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses arising from your use of the HCR.

11. Modifications to Terms.

    a. EnterpriseKC reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time.

    b. Continued use of the HCR after such changes will constitute acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Governing Law.

    These Terms are governed by the laws of the state of Kansas, without regard to its conflict of law principles.