Last Updated: May 8, 2025
GDPR Compliance
The EU’s General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) took effect on May 25th, 2018. We agree with the spirit of these regulations and fully support laws that protect internet users’ right to privacy and control over their personal data.
We embrace privacy by design and collect only the information necessary to deliver a better service and user experience when browsing this site, reading our content, and engaging with our products.
At any time, you are free to ask us to unsubscribe you from our email newsletter or to request a copy of your stored data. Simply reply to any of our emails with “GDPR” in the subject line and include your request details.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide when subscribing to our newsletter, leaving a comment, or filling out a contact form. This may include your name, email address, or any other information you choose to share.
We also automatically collect certain information such as your IP address, browser type, and device type. This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To personalize your experience and deliver the content and product offerings you’re most interested in.
- To improve our website and enhance user experience.
- To better respond to your customer service requests.
- To administer contests, promotions, surveys, or other site features.
How We Protect Visitor Information
Our website is scanned regularly for security vulnerabilities to ensure your visit is as safe as possible. We use ongoing malware scanning and secure protocols.
Cookies
Yes, we use cookies.
Cookies are small data files stored on your device by your browser. They help us understand your preferences based on previous or current site activity and allow us to offer improved services.
We use cookies to:
- Understand and save user preferences for future visits.
- Compile aggregate data about site traffic and interactions to enhance site experience and functionality.
- Measure and attribute conversions from advertising campaigns.
Outbrain Cookies
We use Outbrain technology for advertising performance measurement, conversion tracking, and attribution.
Outbrain may set or read cookies (or similar technologies) on your browser to help us understand which of our ads you interacted with and to measure conversions or actions taken on our website after viewing or clicking an Outbrain ad.
For more information about Outbrain’s data collection and use, please visit:
https://www.outbrain.com/legal/privacy#privacy-policy
You can manage or opt out of Outbrain cookies by visiting their opt-out page or by adjusting your cookie preferences in our cookie banner or settings page.
Managing Cookies
You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or turn off all cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some features of our site may not function properly, but you can still contact us directly for assistance or information.
Third-Party Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties unless we provide advance notice.
This excludes website hosting partners and other service providers who help operate our site, as long as they agree to keep information confidential.
We may release information when necessary to comply with the law, enforce site policies, or protect our rights, property, or safety.
Non-personally identifiable information may be shared with partners for analytics, marketing, or advertising purposes.
Third-Party Links
Occasionally, we may include or offer third-party products or services on our website. These external sites have independent privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or activities. However, we value your feedback about these sites.
We may use Google AdSense on our website. Google uses cookies (including the DART cookie) to serve ads based on users’ visits to our site and other sites on the internet.
Users can opt out of the DART cookie via the Google Ad and Content Network Privacy Policy.
California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)
According to CalOPPA, we agree to the following:
- Users can visit our site anonymously.
- Our Privacy Policy is accessible from our homepage and contains the word “Privacy.”
- Users will be notified of changes to this policy on this Privacy Policy page.
- Users can change their personal information by emailing us.
We honor Do Not Track (DNT) signals and do not track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a DNT browser mechanism is active.
Children’s Privacy (COPPA)
We do not knowingly collect or market to children under the age of 13.
Fair Information Practices
Should a data breach occur, we will notify users via email within seven (7) business days.
We also uphold the individual redress principle, ensuring individuals have rights and recourse if their data is mishandled.
CAN-SPAM Act
We collect your email address to:
- Send information, respond to inquiries, and manage requests.
- Send updates or marketing information relevant to our content or services.
In compliance with CAN-SPAM, we agree to:
- Not use false or misleading subjects or email addresses.
- Identify messages as advertisements in a clear way.
- Include our physical business address in emails.
- Monitor third-party email services for compliance.
- Honor opt-out or unsubscribe requests promptly.
You can unsubscribe at any time via the link at the bottom of our emails or by contacting us directly.
Use of Outbrain Technology
Our website uses Outbrain conversion measurement and attribution technology to understand how users interact with our content and advertisements.
This technology helps us analyze campaign performance and optimize our marketing efforts.
Outbrain may collect non-personally identifiable information such as your device type, browser, or anonymized identifiers through cookies or similar tracking technologies. You can learn more or opt out of Outbrain tracking by visiting their Privacy Policy.
Agreeing to Terms
If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our site or consent to cookies.
Continuing to use our site indicates your acceptance of this policy.
Contacting Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via our website or by email.
