Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 18, 2025
Overview
SpecMon is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information.
Data Collection
We collect minimal data to understand how our website is used and to improve the user experience.
Analytics
We use Cloudflare Web Analytics, a privacy-first analytics service that:
- Does not use cookies or track you across websites
- Does not collect personally identifiable information
- Complies with GDPR, CCPA, and PECR
- Provides aggregated, anonymized metrics only
Learn more about Cloudflare's privacy practices at cloudflare.com/privacypolicy.
Third-Party Services
Our website links to and interacts with the following external services:
- GitHub - Source code hosting and community discussions
- Documentation site (docs.specmon.io) - Technical documentation and guides
- Academic repositories - Research papers and artifacts (ACM, arXiv, Zenodo)
These services have their own privacy policies and may collect data when you visit them.
Cookies
This website does not use cookies. Cloudflare Web Analytics operates without cookies or local storage.
Data Retention
Analytics data is aggregated and retained according to Cloudflare's data retention policies. No personally identifiable information is stored.
Your Rights
Since we do not collect personally identifiable information, there is no personal data to access, modify, or delete. If you have concerns about privacy, please contact us using the information below.
Open Source License
SpecMon is free and open-source software licensed under the AGPL-3.0 license. The source code is available on GitHub.
Contact Information
SpecMon is developed and maintained by researchers at the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security.
For questions, issues, or privacy concerns, please visit our GitHub Issues page or start a discussion in GitHub Discussions.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date at the top.