Welcome to The Cyber Compass, an educational blog run by Heather Roache designed to help individuals understand and improve their cybersecurity awareness in an approachable, jargon-free way. These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of the blog, newsletter, downloadable content, and any related services.

By accessing this site or using our content, you agree to these terms. If you don’t agree, please don’t use our services.

1. Who We Are

The Cyber Compass is an educational platform founded and managed by Heather Roache, cybersecurity professional. We provide blog posts, newsletters, infographics, and courses designed to help users improve their online safety and digital literacy.

2. Content & Intellectual Property

All content on The Cyber Compass—including text, graphics, downloads, branding, and design—is the intellectual property of Heather Roache unless otherwise stated. You are welcome to share snippets with proper attribution and a link back, but reproducing, copying, or reselling our content without written permission is prohibited.

You may:

• Share blog posts with a direct link to the source

• Use our infographics for personal or educational use (with attribution)

• Reference our content with credit

You may not:

• Modify and redistribute our content as your own

• Monetise or resell any portion of the blog or associated resources

• Use our branding for other purposes

3. Use of Services

You agree to use this site and its resources for lawful, personal, and educational purposes. You may not use The Cyber Compass:

• To harass, threaten, or harm others

• To upload malicious code or interfere with site functionality

• To impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access if you breach these terms.

4. Subscriptions & Paid Content

Some features (like community voting, exclusive content, or downloads) are available to paid subscribers or Founder Members. By subscribing, you agree to provide accurate payment information and not to share subscriber-only materials publicly.

Subscriptions are managed via our email provider (e.g., Substack) and can be cancelled at any time. No refunds are provided for partial subscription periods unless required by law.

5. User Contributions

From time to time, members may suggest topics, contribute comments, or participate in polls. By submitting any material, you:

• Grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use it

• Confirm that it doesn’t violate anyone else’s rights or contain harmful content

We reserve the right to moderate or remove user content that violates our values or these terms.

6. Privacy & Data

We take your privacy seriously. Please review our Privacy Policy for full details on what data we collect, how it's used, and your rights as a user.

Key points:

• We do not sell your data.

• Email addresses are only used for newsletter communications.

• You can unsubscribe or request deletion at any time.

7. Disclaimers

All content on this site is for educational and informational purposes only. While Heather Roache is a cybersecurity professional, this blog does not provide legal, financial, or official security advice.

Always consult with a professional or organisation for your specific cybersecurity needs.

We strive for accuracy, but cannot guarantee that all content is up-to-date or error-free. You use the information provided here at your own risk.

8. Limitation of Liability

We are not liable for any damages (direct or indirect) that result from your use of this website, including lost data, security incidents, or reliance on content.

9. Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms periodically to reflect changes to the blog or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted here with an updated effective date. Continued use of the site after changes implies acceptance of the new terms.

10. Contact Us

Have questions or concerns?
You can contact us via the form here.