Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 9/2/24
Introduction
Welcome to ThePrettyEconomist.com (referred to as “we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Website”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, specifically in the context of Google Analytics and Google AdSense.
By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. Please take a moment to read the following to familiarize yourself with our policies and practices regarding your personal data.
1. Information We Collect
We collect both personally identifiable information (PII) and non-personally identifiable information (Non-PII) as described below.
a) Information You Provide Voluntarily:
When you visit and interact with our website, you may voluntarily provide us with certain information, including but not limited to your name, email address, and comments. For example, when you submit a contact form or leave a comment on a blog post, we may collect this information.
b) Information Collected Automatically:
We may use technologies such as cookies and web beacons to collect non-personally identifiable information about your visit. This information may include your IP address, browser type, referring pages, operating system, date and time, and other website usage details. We use Google Analytics to analyze this data to improve the user experience and content on our website.
c) Google Analytics:
We use Google Analytics to collect information about your visit to our website, such as the pages you view, the time you spend on each page, and the links you click. Google Analytics collects and processes data, and we may access reports on website traffic and visitor behavior. Google Analytics does not collect personally identifiable information.
d) Google AdSense:
We use Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements on our website. Google AdSense may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites. Google AdSense may also use web beacons to collect information as a result of ad serving on our website. To understand how Google AdSense collects and processes data, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy. You can also opt out of Google by visiting their privacy policy and ad settings.
We have no control over these third parties and they have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the activities and practices of these third parties. You should contact them directly and read their privacy policies for any questions. You also agree that your use of these third party websites is solely at your risk.
2. GDPR Visitor Rights
Under the GDPR, if you are within the European Union, you are entitled to certain rights and information listed below.
We will retain any information you choose to provide to us until the earlier of:
- You ask us to delete the information by sending a request to [email protected].
- Please note that such requests may result in you no longer being able to access paid or free content previously provided to you.
- Our decision to cease using our existing data providers.
- The Company decides to no longer be in business or continue to offer the services.
- The data is no longer needed to provide you service, is too costly to maintain further retention, or the Company finds it outdated.
You have the right to request access to your data that we store and have the ability to access your personal data.
You have the rights to either rectify or erase your personal data. You have the right to verify the accuracy of your personal data and have it corrected or removed completely
You have the right to seek restrictions on the processing of your data. When you restrict the processing of your data, we can store your data but cannot process it further.
You have the right to object to the processing of your data in certain circumstances including but not limited to direct marketing, profiling, scientific or historical research purposes, statistical purposes, automated decision making and profiling and tasks based on legitimate interests or in the public interest/exercise of official authority.
You have the right to the portability of your data. You have the right to request your personal data from us, receive it and transfer it to another controller.
You have the right to withdraw consent at any time. If you have provided consent to the Company’s processing of your personal data, you have the right to withdraw that consent any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based upon consent that occurred prior to your withdrawal of consent.
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority that has jurisdiction over issues related to the General Data Protection Regulation.
We require only the information that is reasonably necessary to enter into a contract with you. We will not require you to provide consent for any unnecessary processing as a condition of entering into a contract with us.
3. Sharing of Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate our website, deliver services, or manage website analytics.
- With Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information when required to do so by law, or when we believe that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or the safety of our users or others.
4. Amazon Affiliate Program
In compliance with privacy regulations and transparency, our website collects data and utilizes cookies as part of the Amazon Affiliate Program. These cookies are employed to track affiliate referrals and ensure proper crediting for purchases made through affiliate links. The data collected may include browsing behavior, device information, and IP addresses to enhance user experience and provide personalized recommendations. Rest assured, we prioritize the protection of your privacy and adhere to strict data security measures. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the collection and usage of cookies as outlined in our privacy policy.
In addition to our commitment to transparency and data protection, we offer users the option to opt-out of the data collection and cookie usage associated with the Amazon Affiliate Program. Users can exercise their right to opt-out by adjusting their browser settings to reject cookies or by utilizing browser extensions that block tracking mechanisms. Furthermore, users may choose not to click on affiliate links present on our website. We respect your privacy preferences and strive to provide you with control over your online experience. If you have any concerns or questions regarding our data collection practices or opting out, please don’t hesitate to contact us for further assistance.
5. Account Creation and Newsletter Subscriptions
When you choose to create an account on ThePrettyEconomist.com or subscribe to our newsletters, we will collect and store the following information:
a) Account Creation:
When you create an account on our website, we collect your email address, username, and any other information you voluntarily provide to us. This information is used to manage your account, personalize your experience on our website, and provide access to account-specific features.
b) Newsletter Subscriptions:
If you opt to subscribe to our newsletters, we will collect your email address to send you updates, news, and promotional content. You can opt out of receiving newsletters at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in each newsletter or by contacting us directly.
6. Your Choices Regarding Accounts and Newsletters
You have the following choices regarding your account and newsletter subscriptions:
a) Account Deletion: You can request the deletion of your account by contacting us.
b) Newsletter Unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe from our newsletters at any time by following the instructions provided in the newsletters or by contacting us directly.
By choosing to create an account or subscribe to our newsletters, you consent to the collection and use of your email address and related information for the purposes outlined in this section.
7. Children’s Privacy
We respect the privacy of children and “child” means an individual under the age of 13. All information and content on this website is intended for individuals over the age of 18. Children under the age of 13 are prohibited from using this website. We do not knowingly collect, use or disclose personal information from children under the age of 13 without prior parental or guardian consent. If you believe personal information is collected from someone under the age of 13 without parental or guardian consent, then please contact us to have that information deleted.
8. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of significant updates via a prominent notice on our website.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our website. Thank you for visiting ThePrettyEconomist.com.