Effective Date: 30th October, 2024
Introduction
Welcome to Rare Hints (“we,” “our,” “us”). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting the information you share when using our website, www.rarehints.com (“Site”).
This Privacy Policy explains:
🔹 What information we collect
🔹 How we use it
🔹 How we protect your data
🔹 Your rights regarding your information
By using our Site, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our website.
1. Information We Collect
a) Personal Information
We collect personal information when you:
✔ Leave a comment – We collect your name, email address, and IP address to help prevent spam.
✔ Subscribe to our newsletter – You may voluntarily provide your email address to receive updates.
✔ Contact us – If you email us or fill out a contact form, we collect the information you provide.
b) Non-Personal Information (Analytics & Cookies)
We automatically collect certain non-personal data to improve our website, including:
✔ IP address, browser type, device information
✔ Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring sites
✔ Analytics data (Google Analytics, etc.)
c) Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies to enhance user experience and store preferences.
Types of Cookies We Use:
🔹 Essential Cookies – Required for website functionality.
🔹 Analytics Cookies – Track usage and improve content (Google Analytics, etc.).
🔹 Advertising Cookies – Used by third-party services (Google AdSense, etc.) for targeted ads.
💡 Managing Cookies: You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect some website features.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data to:
✔ Moderate comments and prevent spam.
✔ Send newsletters and updates (only if subscribed).
✔ Analyze website performance and improve content.
✔ Display relevant ads via Google AdSense and third-party ad networks.
3. Third-Party Services & Ads
a) Google AdSense & Advertising Partners
We use Google AdSense and other advertising networks to display ads. These services may collect user data through cookies and tracking technologies to provide personalized ads.
💡 Google’s Advertising Policies: Read more about how Google manages user data for ads: Google Privacy & Terms.
📌 Opting Out of Personalized Ads:
- Visit Google Ad Settings to manage ad preferences.
- Use the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out page: http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/.
b) Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies. We encourage users to read their respective policies before sharing personal data.
4. Data Protection & Security
We take reasonable security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, or loss. However, no online data transmission is 100% secure. By using our Site, you acknowledge this risk.
5. GDPR & User Rights (For EEA Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
✔ Right to Access – Request a copy of your personal data.
✔ Right to Rectification – Request corrections to inaccurate data.
✔ Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) – Request deletion of your data.
✔ Right to Restrict Processing – Request that we limit data usage.
✔ Right to Data Portability – Request a copy of your data in a readable format.
✔ Right to Object – Object to how your data is used, including for direct marketing.
✔ Right to Withdraw Consent – Withdraw consent for data collection at any time.
💡 To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@rarehints.com.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA).
6. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Rare Hints does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it immediately.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the new effective date. Continued use of our Site after updates means you accept the changes.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
📧 Email: info@rarehints.com
🌐 Website: www.rarehints.com
Thank you for trusting Rare Hints!