Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 27, 2025

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

• Contact Information: Email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
• User-Generated Content: Comments, feedback, or messages you submit
• Communication Records: Records of your communications with us for customer support

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, click patterns, referral sources
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
• Technical Data: Screen resolution, browser settings, language preferences

1.3 Analytics and Performance Data

• Website performance metrics
• User behavior patterns and preferences
• Error reports and crash logs (mobile app)
• Feature usage statistics

2. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal information for the following purposes:

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use various tracking technologies including:

3.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics)
• Advertising Cookies: Used to display relevant advertisements (Google AdSense)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

3.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies
• Block cookies from specific sites
• Block third-party cookies
• Clear all cookies when you close the browser

4. Third-Party Services

We integrate with the following third-party services:

4.1 Google Services

• Google Analytics: Website analytics and user behavior tracking
• Google AdSense: Advertising services and revenue generation
• Google Fonts: Web font hosting

4.2 Social Media Platforms

• Social media sharing buttons and plugins
• Embedded content from social platforms

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for the following periods:

• Analytics Data: Up to 26 months (Google Analytics default)
• Email Subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Contact Records: 3 years from last communication
• Log Files: 12 months for security purposes
• User Comments: Indefinitely unless deletion is requested

6. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place when transferring your data internationally, including:

• Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
• Standard contractual clauses
• Certification schemes

7. Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information:

7.1 Technical Safeguards

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Regular security updates and patches
• Secure server configurations
• Access controls and authentication

7.2 Organizational Measures

• Staff training on data protection
• Regular security assessments
• Incident response procedures
• Data breach notification protocols

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

8.1 GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Right to Object: Object to certain types of processing
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where we rely on it

8.2 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

10. Advertising and Marketing

10.1 Newsletter Subscriptions

You may opt-in to receive our newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.

10.2 Targeted Advertising

We may display personalized advertisements based on your interests and browsing behavior. You can opt-out of targeted advertising through:

• Google Ad Settings
• Browser privacy settings
• Industry opt-out tools (e.g., NAI, DAA)

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify users of significant changes via email or website notice
• Maintain previous versions for reference

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

12. Legal Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws including:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Other applicable local privacy laws