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This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
We collect the following information when you visit our website:
- Technical Information: such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, and approximate location.
- Usage Information: including your browsing history, interactions with our website (such as clicks and page views), and engagement metrics.
- Personal Information: if you choose to provide it, such as your name, email address, and other contact information.
Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing Your Information
We process your personal information under the following legal bases:
- To Improve Our Website: based on our legitimate interest in optimizing user experience.
- To Provide Relevant Content and Advertising: with your consent, to tailor website content and advertising to your interests.
- To Analyze Website Traffic: based on legitimate interests to understand usage patterns.
- To Contact You with Updates or Promotions: with your explicit consent, we may reach out to inform you about updates or offers.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information for purposes including:
- Enhancing user experience and improving our website’s functionality.
- Providing tailored content and relevant advertising.
- Analyzing trends and website traffic to improve performance.
- Communicating with you about promotions, updates, or services that may be of interest to you.
Third-Party Services and How We Share Your Information
We use third-party services to help us understand and improve our website performance, including:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and visitor interactions. Google Analytics may collect data such as your IP address, device type, and usage information. For more information on how Google uses this data, please refer to the Google Privacy Policy.
- Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google may use cookies and collect data about your interaction with our website and other sites to show relevant ads based on your interests. For more details on how Google AdSense collects and processes data, please see the Google Ad Policies.
Each of these providers has access to your data only to perform their services on our behalf and must comply with our Data Processing Agreement (DPA) that limits their use of data.
We do not sell or share your personal information with any third parties outside of these service providers, except when required by law or to comply with a valid subpoena, court order, or similar legal requirement.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can request a copy of your personal information.
- Correction: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: You can request deletion of your data, subject to legal and operational constraints.
- Objection and Restriction: You may object to or restrict certain data processing activities, particularly those related to direct marketing or profiling.
- Data Portability: Where technically feasible, you can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
- Opt-Out of Sale: If you are a California resident, you have the right to opt-out of the sale of your data. You can exercise this right by contacting us at the email provided below.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at vulgate . org @ gmail . com
International Data Transfers
If your data is transferred outside of the EU/EEA, we ensure safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), to protect your data in compliance with GDPR.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Retention periods vary based on data type, purpose of use, and legal obligations. You may request deletion of your data by contacting us.
Cookie Policy
We use cookies to enhance your experience, provide analytics, and serve tailored advertising. You can manage your cookie preferences via our cookie consent banner or browser settings.
Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.
Children's Privacy
Our website is suitable for all ages, but we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If we become aware of any data collected from children without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe we may have collected information from a child, please contact us.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website and updating the effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us by using the contact us at vulgate . org @ gmail . com form.
Effective Date: 31 October 2024
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