Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 3, 2026
1. Who We Are
This Privacy Policy applies to SpringCertified.com (https://springcertified.com), an independent website offering study resources and practice questions for the VMware Spring Professional (2V0-72.22) certification exam. SpringCertified.com is not affiliated with VMware or Broadcom.
For any privacy-related questions, contact us at: contact@springcertified.com
2. What Data We Collect
We do not require you to create an account or provide any personal information to use this site. However, the following data may be collected automatically:
- Usage data — pages visited, time spent, referral source, browser type, operating system, and approximate geographic location (country/city level, derived from IP address).
- Device data — screen resolution, device type.
- IP address — collected transiently for analytics purposes (see Section 3 for details).
We do not collect names, email addresses, payment information, or any sensitive personal data through this website.
3. Analytics Services
Google Analytics 4 (GA4)
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with the site. GA4 collects data such as pages viewed, session duration, and traffic sources. This data is processed by Google LLC and may be transferred to and stored on servers in the United States.
Google Analytics sets cookies on your device to identify returning visitors. Your IP address is anonymized before being stored. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Google's privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
4. Cookies
We use the following cookies on this site:
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users, session tracking |
| theme | SpringCertified | Stores your dark/light mode preference |
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data under the following legal bases:
- Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) — to understand how the site is used and improve it for visitors, using aggregated analytics data.
- Consent — where required by applicable law (e.g., for Google Analytics cookies that are not strictly necessary).
6. Data Retention
Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months by default, as configured in our GA4 property settings.
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. Data is shared only with:
- Google LLC — as the provider of Google Analytics 4.
- Vercel Inc. — our hosting provider, which may process server logs containing IP addresses for security and performance purposes.
All third-party processors are contractually required to handle data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
8. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the EEA, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access — request a copy of data held about you.
- Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate data.
- Right to erasure — request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
- Right to restriction — request that we limit processing of your data.
- Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Right to data portability — receive your data in a structured format.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@springcertified.com. We will respond within 30 days.
9. External Links
This site contains links to external websites, including Udemy. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Children's Privacy
This site is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact
For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact:
SpringCertified.comEmail: contact@springcertified.com
Website: https://springcertified.com