Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your information.
Last Updated: January 2024
At OnlineSafetyAdvisor, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website onlinesafetyadvisor.com.
Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Fill out a contact form
- Participate in surveys or promotions
This information may include:
- Name (first and last)
- Email address
- Any other information you choose to provide in messages
Information Automatically Collected
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages you visit on our site
- Time and date of your visit
- Time spent on pages
- Referring website address
- General geographic location (country/city level)
This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies and is used to improve our website and understand how visitors use our content.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To send you our newsletter and security tips (if you subscribed)
- To respond to your inquiries and messages
- To improve our website and content
- To analyze website usage and trends
- To prevent fraudulent activity and improve security
- To comply with legal obligations
Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter, you will receive:
- Weekly security tips and educational content
- Occasional announcements about new resources or guides
We will never:
- Sell or rent your email address to third parties
- Send you unsolicited promotional content from advertisers
- Share your information with data brokers
Every email includes an unsubscribe link. Click it anytime to immediately stop receiving our emails.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and use personal information about you. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how you use our site
- Improve your experience
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyze information to help us improve our website. These services include:
Hosting and Infrastructure
Our website is hosted on Netlify. Their privacy policy governs how they handle server logs and technical data.
Analytics
We may use privacy-focused analytics tools to understand website usage. These tools are configured to respect user privacy and do not track individual users across websites.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Secure HTTPS connections for all website traffic
- Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- Regular security reviews of our practices
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
- Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
- Contact form submissions: Up to 2 years
- Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized after 26 months
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Objection: Object to certain processing of your personal information
- Withdrawal: Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@onlinesafetyadvisor.com.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These include the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
- Say no to the sale of personal information
- Access your personal information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
Note: We do not sell personal information to third parties.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our website and providing your information, you consent to this transfer.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: hello@onlinesafetyadvisor.com
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