1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Contact details (e.g., name, email) when you email us or submit forms.
• Content of messages or inquiries you send to us.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage and device data such as IP address, browser type, operating system, referring/exit pages, timestamps, and viewed pages.
• Identifiers via cookies or similar technologies for analytics and advertising (see Cookies).
• Approximate location (city/region) derived from IP for analytics/ads personalization where permitted.

1.3 Information from Partners

Advertising and analytics partners (e.g., Google) may collect data directly on our site via tags and cookies to help deliver and measure ads and understand site usage.

2. How We Use Information

• Operate, maintain, and improve our website and content.
• Personalize content and deliver/measure advertising.
• Analyze performance, troubleshoot, and protect against fraud or abuse.
• Respond to inquiries and provide support.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

3. Advertising (Google AdSense)

We display ads served by Google and its partners. Google may use cookies and/or device identifiers to serve ads based on your visits to this and other sites. In particular, Google uses advertising cookies (including the “DoubleClick/Ads”/“DART” cookie) to enable interest-based advertising where permitted.

Control your ad experience and learn more:

• Google Ads & Privacy
• Google Ads Settings
• DAA Consumer Choice (US) • DAAC (Canada) • EDAA (EU)

4. Cookies & Similar Technologies

Cookies, pixels, and local storage help run core features (e.g., load balancing), remember preferences, measure traffic, and personalize ads. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling some may affect features.

5. How We Share Information

• Service providers assisting with hosting, security, analytics, and operations (bound by confidentiality obligations).
• Advertising/analytics partners (e.g., Google) as described above.
• Legal and safety — to comply with law, enforce policies, or protect rights and safety.
• Business transfers — in connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.

6. Data Retention

We keep information only as long as necessary for the purposes in this Policy, unless a longer period is required or permitted by law (e.g., tax, accounting, compliance).

7. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

8. International Data Transfers

We may process information on servers located outside your state, province, or country. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards for cross-border transfers.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights such as access, correction, deletion, portability, objection/restriction to certain processing, and withdrawal of consent. To exercise a right, contact us using the details in Section 13. We may need to verify your identity.

10. California Privacy (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have rights to know, access, delete, correct, and to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information (including cross-context behavioral advertising). We do not knowingly sell personal information of minors under 16.

Opt-out: Use our Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information page, adjust preferences in our consent banner (where available), and manage personalized ads via Google Ads Settings.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our site is not directed to children under 13 (or under the age required by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child provided us with information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove it.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by a new “Last updated” date and becomes effective when posted. Your continued use of the site means you accept the revised Policy.

13. Contact Us