This privacy policy has been created to provide clarity for individuals concerned about how their Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is handled online. PII refers to any information that can be used independently or in conjunction with other data to identify, contact, or locate a specific person. This policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and manage your PII in relation to our website. We encourage you to read this policy carefully.

When you register or place an order on our website, you may be asked to provide your name, email address, or other relevant details to enhance your experience.

We collect information from you when you enter data on our site, such as during registration or when placing an order.

The information we gather from you may be used in various ways, including:

- Personalizing your experience and tailoring our content and product offerings to match your interests.

- Facilitating the completion of transactions.

- Sending periodic emails about your order or other products and services.

To ensure the security of your visit, our website undergoes regular scans for vulnerabilities and security gaps. We strive to provide a safe browsing experience.

We solely offer articles and information; we do not request personal or sensitive information such as email addresses or credit card details.

Yes, we do utilize cookies on our site. Cookies are small data files transferred from a website to your computer’s hard drive through your web browser, provided you permit this action. They enable our systems to recognize your browser and retain specific information. For example, we employ cookies to help remember and process items in your shopping cart. Additionally, cookies allow us to understand your preferences based on your previous or current interactions with the site, which helps us enhance our services. We also use cookies to gather aggregate data regarding site traffic and user interactions to improve your overall experience and develop better tools in the future.

- To recognize and remember user preferences for future visits.

- To collect aggregate data on site traffic and interactions, enabling us to enhance your experience. We may collaborate with trusted third-party services to track this information on our behalf.

You have the option to receive a warning each time a cookie is sent to your computer or to disable all cookies altogether. This can be managed through your browser settings (such as Google Chrome). Since each browser operates differently, please consult the Help menu of your specific browser for instructions on how to adjust your cookie settings.

Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some features of the site may be impacted, which could hinder your experience and the functionality of certain services.

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your Personally Identifiable Information to external parties without prior notice. This does not include website hosting partners and other entities that assist us in operating our site, conducting our business, or servicing you, provided that those parties agree to maintain confidentiality. We may also disclose your information if we believe it is necessary to comply with legal obligations, enforce our site policies, or protect our rights and the rights of others.

However, non-personally identifiable visitor information may be shared with other parties for marketing, advertising, or other purposes.

Our website does not include or offer any third-party products or services.

Google's advertising guidelines are designed to create a positive user experience. These principles can be found in their Advertising Policies.

On our website, we utilize Google AdSense for advertising purposes.

As a third-party vendor, Google employs cookies to deliver ads on our platform. The DART cookie allows Google to show ads to users based on their previous visits to our site and others across the web. Users have the option to opt out of the DART cookie by referring to Google’s privacy policy for ads and content networks.

We have adopted several features, including:

- Remarketing through Google AdSense

- Reporting on impressions via the Google Display Network

- Demographic and interest-based reporting

- Integration with the DoubleClick platform

Together with Google and other third-party vendors, we use both first-party cookies (like Google Analytics cookies) and third-party cookies (such as those from DoubleClick) to gather data about user interactions with ad impressions and other advertising services related to our website.

Opting Out
Users can customize their advertising preferences using the Google Ad Settings page. Additionally, you can opt out by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative's opt-out page or by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on for a permanent solution.

CalOPPA is the first state legislation in the United States mandating that commercial websites and online services display a privacy policy. This law applies not only to California but also extends to any individual or organization within the U.S. (and potentially beyond) that operates websites collecting personal information from California residents. These entities must present a clear privacy policy on their site, detailing the types of information collected and the parties with whom this information is shared, while ensuring compliance with the stated policy.

In accordance with CalOPPA, we commit to the following:

- Users can access our website anonymously.

- Once this privacy policy is established, a link will be placed on our homepage or, at a minimum, on the first significant page users encounter upon entering our site.

- The link to our Privacy Policy will include the term "Privacy" and will be easily identifiable on the designated page.

- Users will be informed of any changes to the privacy policy through our Privacy Policy page. User Personal Information

Users have the ability to modify their personal information by logging into their accounts.

We respect Do Not Track (DNT) signals and will not track, install cookies, or engage in advertising when a DNT mechanism is active in a user’s browser.

We do not permit third-party behavioral tracking on our site.

Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) grants parents control over the collection of personal information from children under 13. The Federal Trade Commission enforces COPPA regulations, which outline the responsibilities of website operators in protecting children’s online privacy and safety. We do not specifically target children under the age of 13 with our marketing efforts. This privacy policy is applicable exclusively to this website unless otherwise specified. 

Last updated: September 30, 2024