1. Introduction

Welcome to DarkFail.net ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at darkfail.net or our Tor hidden service at darkfailenbsdla5mal2mxn2uz66od5vtzd5qozslagrfzachha3f3id.onion (collectively, the "Service").

We take your privacy seriously and have designed our Service with security and anonymity as primary concerns. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Service.

We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the "Last updated" date of this Privacy Policy. You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates.

2. Information We Collect

We are committed to collecting as little data as possible while providing our Service effectively. Here's what we do and don't collect:

Information We Do Not Collect:

• Personal Identification Information: We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personal identifiers unless you voluntarily provide them when contacting us.
• Account Information: Our Service does not require accounts or registrations.
• Payment Information: While we accept donations, these are processed through cryptocurrency transactions that do not require personal information.
• Cookies: We do not use cookies, tracking pixels, or similar technologies.
• Third-Party Analytics: We do not use Google Analytics or similar third-party tracking services.

Information Automatically Collected:

• Server Logs: Like most websites, our servers automatically record basic information about your visit, including:
  • IP address (truncated for privacy)
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited
  • Time and date of your visit
  • Referring website

  These logs are automatically purged every 24 hours and are only used for security monitoring and debugging purposes.

• Tor Hidden Service: When accessing our .onion address, your IP address is not visible to us due to the nature of the Tor network, providing an additional layer of anonymity.

3. How We Use Your Information

The limited information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:

• To maintain and improve the functionality and security of our Service
• To detect and prevent attacks or unauthorized activities
• To analyze usage patterns for optimizing performance
• To respond to your inquiries if you contact us

We do not use your information for marketing purposes, nor do we sell or share it with third parties.

4. Security Measures

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of any information in our possession:

• All server logs are automatically purged every 24 hours
• IP addresses in logs are truncated to remove identifying information
• Our website is designed to function without JavaScript or cookies
• We provide a Tor hidden service for enhanced anonymity
• We encourage the use of PGP encryption for all communications
• Our servers are hardened against security threats and regularly audited

While we implement these safeguards to protect your information, please remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Third-Party Websites

Our Service contains links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a link to a third-party website, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. This includes the onion services we list in our directory.

For maximum privacy when visiting links from our directory, we recommend:

• Using the Tor Browser with security settings at their highest level
• Disabling JavaScript when possible
• Not providing personal information to any service
• Verifying PGP signatures before trusting any site

6. Communications

If you choose to contact us, we recommend using PGP encryption with our public key available at /pgp.txt. We store communications securely and delete them once they are no longer needed.

For anonymous communications, we recommend:

• Contacting us through our Tor hidden service
• Using a secure email provider or Jabber service
• Always using PGP encryption
• Not including personally identifying information

7. Legal Basis for Processing

We process the minimal information we collect based on the following legal grounds:

• Legitimate Interests: We process information to maintain the security and functionality of our Service, which is in our legitimate interest as a service provider.
• Consent: If you contact us, we process the information you provide based on your consent.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include:

• The right to access any information we have about you
• The right to rectification of inaccurate information
• The right to erasure of your information
• The right to restrict or object to processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent

Since we collect minimal information and automatically purge logs, in most cases there will be no personal data to access or delete. However, if you have any concerns or wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 10.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Jabber: [email protected]
• PGP Key: Available at /pgp.txt

For the most secure communication, please use our PGP key to encrypt your message and contact us through our Tor hidden service.