At [YOUR SITE NAME] (“we”, “us”, “our”), we respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you use [https://yourdomain.com] (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to this Policy.
1) Information We Collect
- Information you provide: name, email, and any content you submit (e.g., contact forms, account sign-up).
- Automatic data: IP address, device/browser type, referring pages, pages viewed, timestamps, approximate location, and similar usage data.
- Cookies & similar tech: small files stored on your device to run the site, remember preferences, measure traffic, and personalize/serve ads.
2) How We Use Information
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and our services.
- Analyze usage and performance (e.g., traffic analytics).
- Communicate with you (e.g., responses to inquiries, optional newsletters).
- Provide and measure advertising (including personalized ads where permitted).
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.
3) Cookies & Ads
We and our partners (e.g., Google) use cookies and similar technologies for analytics and advertising.
- Analytics: We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site.
- Advertising: We may use Google AdSense and related products. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits.
Controls: Manage ads settings at Google Ads Settings, and see more opt-out options via the NAI and DAA.
4) Legal Bases (EEA/UK Users)
We process personal data under: (i) contract (to provide the Site), (ii) legitimate interests (site security, analytics, product improvement), (iii) consent (where required, e.g., non-essential cookies/ads), and (iv) legal obligations.
5) Sharing & Disclosure
- Service providers: hosting, analytics, ad platforms, email tools—access only as needed to perform services for us.
- Legal: to comply with law, protect rights, or respond to lawful requests.
- Business transfers: in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, data may be transferred as permitted by law.
We do not sell your personal information for money. For California users, some advertising and analytics may be considered “sharing” or “selling” under the CCPA/CPRA. See Section 8 for your rights.
6) Data Retention
We keep personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described here, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
7) Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
8) Your Privacy Rights
California (CCPA/CPRA)
- Right to know, access, correct, and delete personal information.
- Right to opt-out of “sale”/“sharing” (for cross-context behavioral advertising).
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights.
Exercise rights or submit an opt-out by emailing [[email protected]] or visiting: Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information.
EEA/UK (GDPR)
- Rights to access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection.
- Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
- You may lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
Nevada
Nevada residents may opt out of the sale of covered information by emailing [[email protected]].
9) International Transfers
We may process and store information in countries outside your own. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).
10) Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11) Third-Party Links
The Site may link to third-party websites or services we don’t control. We’re not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
12) Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. We’ll post the “Effective Date” at the top. Your continued use of the Site means you accept the revised Policy.
13) Contact Us
Questions or requests can be sent to:
📧 [[email protected]]
🏢 [Your Business Name], [Street], [City, State/Region, Country]