PRIVACY POLICY
This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use this website and the choices you have associated with the collection of that data. I use your data to monitor and improve my website. By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
INFORMATION COLLECTION
I collect several different types of information for various purposes to monitor and improve my website.
Personal Data: While you use our website, I may ask you to provide personally identifiable information that enables me to contact or identify you. Such personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to, your email address and first and last name. But, this personally identifiable information is never collected without your express consent.
Usage Data: I may also collect information about how you access and use my website. This usage information may include your computer’s IP address, browser type, browser version, the pages you visited while on the website, the time and date of your visit, the time spend on those pages, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data.
Tracking & Cookies Data: I use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on my website and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device. These tracking technologies are used to improve and analyze my website, and to provide you with the most relevant and user-friendly experience. If you wish, you can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of this site.
USE OF DATA
I use the collected data for various purposes including:
- to provide, monitor, and maintain my website
- to notify you about changes or updates to the website
- to allow you to participate in interactive features of my website when you so choose
- to provide reader care and support
- to provide analysis or valuable information for means of improvement
- to detect, prevent, and address technical issues
However, I will never share your personally identifiable information unless given express permission to do so or if it is necessary to do so in order to comply with a legal obligation, prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the use of this website, protect the personal safety of users of this website or the public, or to protect against legal liability.
TRANSFER OF DATA
Your information, including personal data, may be transferred to – and maintained on – computers located outside your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to me, please note that I transfer the data, including personal data, to the United States and process it there. Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.
I will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and that no transfer of your Personal Data will take place to an organization or a country unless there are adequate controls in place including the security of your data and other personal information.
SERVICE PROVIDERS
I employ a few third-party companies to provide services and assist me in analyzing how my website is used. These third parties have access to your usage data only to perform these tasks on me behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
Google Analytics: Google Analytics is a web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic. Google uses the data collected to track and monitor the use of my website. This data is shared with other Google services. Google may use the collected data to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network.
You can opt-out of having made your activity on the website available to Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. The add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js, and dc.js) from sharing information with Google Analytics about visits activity.
For more information on the privacy practices of Google, click here.
Google AdSense: I also employ Google AdSense in order to place ads which support this website. Google AdSense, like Google Analytics, utilizes cookies (specifically DoubleClick cookies) which monitor and collect usage data in order to serve you personalized ads based on prior visits to this website or to other sites on the internet.
You may opt-out of the use of the DoubleClick cookies for advertising purposes by visiting your browser settings, or by installing a browser add-on which allows you to opt-out of third party vendor’s use of cookies for advertising purposes. To learn more about cookies used for advertising purposes and how to opt-out, visit aboutads.info.
LINKS TO OTHER SITES
My website may contain links to other sites that are not operated by me. If you click on a third party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. I strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit. I have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third party sites or services.
CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
My service does not address anyone under the age of 18. I do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided me with personal information, please contact me. If I become aware that I have collected personal data from children without verification of parental consent, I will take steps to remove that information from my servers.
CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
I may update my Privacy Policy from time to time. I will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and alerting those signed up to my email list. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE
Please note that some of the links to third party vendors on this site are affiliate links. This means that when you click those links and order something from one of those third party vendors I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This helps to support this website’s continued operation. Regardless, all opinions expressed are my own and I would never recommend a product that I don’t use and love myself.
STANDARD DISCLOSURE
Please remember that information presented on this website is intended for informational purposes only and is not meant to be substituted for professional advice. The views expressed are personal opinions and experiences. Please seek out a professional before making major decisions, if necessary.
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