Privacy Policy
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your data when you use our website and services.
1. Information We Collect: We collect information to provide better services to all of our users. The information we collect includes:
- A randomly generated unique ID stored in a browser cookie
- Basic device/browser information via Google Analytics
- Anonymous usage statistics
- Anonymous usage statistics
- IP address
- Device and operating system information
- Cookie identifiers
- Ad interaction data (via Ezoic and ad partners)
- Approximate geolocation (region/city)
2. How We Use Your Information: We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Personalize content and advertising
- Remember your preferences
- Monitor analytics and performance
- Ensure security and prevent fraud
Third-Party Tools & Advertising Partners
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand visitor behavior. No personally identifiable information (like your name or email) is collected by us via Google Analytics. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
Ezoic Services
This website uses the services of Ezoic Inc. (“Ezoic”), including to manage third-party interest-based advertising. Ezoic may employ a variety of technologies on this website, including tools to serve content, display advertisements and enable advertising to visitors of this website, which may utilize first and third-party cookies.
A cookie is a small text file sent to your device by a web server that enables the website to remember information about your browsing activity. First-party cookies are created by the site you are visiting, while third-party cookies are set by domains other than the one you're visiting. Ezoic and our partners may place third-party cookies, tags, beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to monitor interactions with advertisements and optimize ad targeting. Please note that disabling cookies may limit access to certain content and features on the website, and rejecting cookies does not eliminate advertisements but will result in non-personalized advertising. You can find more information about cookies and how to manage them here.
The following information may be collected, used, and stored in a cookie when serving personalized ads:
- IP address
- Operating system type and version
- Device type
- Language preferences
- Web browser type
- Email (in a hashed or encrypted form)
Ezoic and its partners may use this data in combination with information that has been independently collected to deliver targeted advertisements across various platforms and websites. Ezoic’s partners may also gather additional data, such as unique IDs, advertising IDs, geolocation data, usage data, device information, traffic data, referral sources, and interactions between users and websites or advertisements, to create audience segments for targeted advertising across different devices, browsers, and apps. You can find more information about interest-based advertising and how to manage them here.
You can view Ezoic’s privacy policy here, or for additional information about Ezoic’s advertising and other partners, you can view Ezoic’s advertising partners here.
Other Advertising Partners
We may work with other demand partners through Ezoic such as Google Ad Exchange and Google AdSense. These partners may use cookies or advertising identifiers for interest-based ads.
Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
3. How We Protect Your Information: We use a variety of security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access. These measures include encryption, secure servers, Regular security audits and firewalls.
4. Sharing Your Information: We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except for:
- Service providers who help operate our website (including Ezoic)
- Advertising partners operating under data protection standards
- Authorities when required by law
5. Cookies: Our website may use cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files that are stored on your device to help personalize your experience. You can set your browser to reject cookies or notify you when a cookie is being sent.
6. Your Rights: You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information.
- Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request the deletion of your data, subject to legal requirements.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you are entitled to additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). For California residents, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides certain rights as well.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy: We may update our privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.
8. Contact Us: If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy.
