1. Introduction

Welcome to MEMORIAL.NEWS. This Privacy Policy aims to provide our users with clarity regarding the collection, use, and protection of personal data. By accessing our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Data Collection

When you visit MEMORIAL.NEWS, we might collect:

• Automatically Gathered Data: This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and information on actions taken or interaction with our services.
• Data You Provide: This could be your name, email address, or other personal information if you choose to provide them, especially when you contact us or sign up for newsletters.

Use of Data

The data we collect helps us:

• Improve and personalize user experience.
• Respond to user inquiries or provide support.
• Send newsletters and updates if users opt-in.
• Monitor website activity and protect against malicious activities.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We commit to not selling your personal data. However, certain circumstances might require us to share your data:

• With third-party service providers assisting in our operations.
• When required by law or to respond to legal processes.
• For protection against fraud or security threats.

Cookies

MEMORIAL.NEWS uses cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies are small files saved on your device, providing a smoother browsing experience and helping us understand user preferences. You can choose to disable cookies via your browser settings, though this might affect site functionality.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Users are encouraged to read the privacy policies of those sites when visiting.

Data Security

We use a combination of technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online transmission is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

User Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request deletion of your data, unless we are required to retain it by law or for legitimate business purposes.
• Opt-out of newsletters or promotional communications at any time.

Children’s Privacy

MEMORIAL.NEWS is not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the data promptly.

Changes to the Privacy Policy

We might occasionally update this Privacy Policy. Any changes will be posted on this page, and, if significant, we will provide a more prominent notice.

Contact Us

For any concerns or questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

WenTo GmbH
Email: [email protected]
Address: Dobein 15, 9074 Keutschach am See, Austria.

Thank you for trusting MEMORIAL.NEWS with your data. Your privacy is of utmost importance to us.

2. Cookies Policy

Understanding how and why we use cookies on our platform is essential for ensuring transparency, trust, and a user-friendly experience. The use of cookies and related technologies is prevalent in the online industry to provide users with a tailored experience. This section of our privacy policy details our practices concerning the use of cookies on our website.

Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary cookies that expire and are automatically erased when you close your browser. We use session cookies to help users navigate our website efficiently, validating their authenticity every time they move from one page to another. They don’t collect information from the user’s computer. They typically will store information in the form of a session identification.

Persistent Cookies

These are cookies that remain on your device even after your browser session ends. They help us recognize you as an existing user, making it easier for you to return to our platform without needing to log in again. They are stored on a user’s device in between browser sessions and allow the preferences or actions of the user across a site (or, in some cases, across different sites) to be remembered.

Third-party Cookies

Our website integrates services from other third-party providers, and as such, you may encounter cookies from these third parties when using our services. For instance, if we embed content from another site or use a third-party analytics service, these third-party cookies are set by the website you’re visiting or the third-party service we’ve added to our site. We don’t control these cookies, so we advise users to check the third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them. A direct link to their privacy statements is provided further in this document.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you’ve previously made or information you’ve provided, such as your username, language preference, or region. This ensures we offer a more personalized experience, saving you time and effort. These cookies cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

Tracking Cookies

Tracking cookies, also known as analytics cookies, are used to gather data about how users interact with our website. This information allows us to understand user behavior, refine our platform, and offer a better user experience. All the data collected is aggregated and remains anonymous.

Social Media Cookies

We integrate various social media platforms on our website to enhance your browsing experience. These platforms may set cookies that recognize you and are used to track your browsing activity across various sites. They also enable users to share content directly from our platform to their social media profiles.

All cookies associated with our platform adhere to the maximum storage period regulations as per the EU/Austria legal requirements. For more specific details regarding the storage duration, nature, and purpose of each cookie, as well as how to opt out or manage them, users are advised to refer to the privacy statements of the respective services linked here.

To ensure the protection of our users’ rights and to remain compliant with the GDPR, we request our users’ consent before setting any cookies that aren’t strictly necessary for the operation of our website. You have the right to accept or decline our use of cookies. Please note, however, that refusing cookies may lead to diminished functionality of our platform.

3. Analytics Services Policy

Our commitment to upholding the highest standards of data privacy includes being transparent about how and why we collect, store, and use data. As part of our mission to continually improve our website and services, we employ several analytical tools that help us understand our users’ behavior, preferences, and needs. This section elucidates the specifics about the analytics services we use, the data they collect, and the provisions made to ensure your data remains protected.

Google Analytics

Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. We use Google Analytics to understand how our website is used and to improve both its functionality and user experience. It provides us with aggregated data on website traffic, user behavior, and other relevant metrics. Google may use the data collected to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network. This data may include information such as your IP address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our site that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other statistics. Please note, however, we’ve taken steps to ensure that IP addresses are anonymized before any processing or storage occurs. For further details on how Google manages and processes your data, as well as your opt-out rights, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.

Matomo Analytics

Matomo Analytics is a self-hosted, open-source analytics platform. Unlike other analytics platforms, the data collected through Matomo remains entirely within our control, ensuring an added layer of privacy. Our instance of Matomo Analytics is hosted in Austria, thus ensuring data collected is subject to the stringent data protection laws of the EU and Austria. Matomo Analytics provides insights into our website traffic, page views, session durations, referral sources, and more, helping us refine our services and content to better cater to our audience. Importantly, IP addresses collected by Matomo are anonymized before any data storage or processing occurs, ensuring personal data remains protected. For a deeper dive into how Matomo handles your data and how to manage or opt-out of data collection, please refer to Matomo’s Privacy Policy.

Jetpack Site Stats

Jetpack Site Stats is a tool developed by Automattic Inc., offering detailed statistical insights into website activity. It allows us to understand which content resonates most with our audience, where our traffic comes from, and how users navigate our site. This data aids us in optimizing our content strategy and user experience. As with the other services, certain data such as IP addresses may be collected, but we’ve ensured these are anonymized before any storage or analysis takes place. For more detailed information on how Jetpack Site Stats collects, processes, and manages user data, and for details on how to manage or opt-out of data collection, we urge users to read Jetpack’s Privacy Policy.

All of our analytics services operate in line with GDPR regulations and other applicable privacy laws. Before any non-essential cookies are set, we seek explicit user consent. Users maintain the right to withdraw this consent at any time, and tools are in place on our website for users to manage their cookie preferences.

It is worth noting that while analytics data is invaluable for improving our website and services, user privacy remains paramount. We’ve established stringent measures to ensure data is anonymized and processed responsibly, and we never sell your data to third parties.

4. Advertisement Platforms Policy

As we strive to maintain the quality and availability of our content and services, we partner with various advertising platforms to serve ads to our users. These platforms use various technologies, including cookies, to collect information about our users to deliver targeted ads based on user preferences and behaviors. This section provides an in-depth look at our relationships with these advertising platforms, what kind of data they might collect, and how users can access, manage, or opt-out of these data collections. Please note that opting out might not prevent you from seeing ads, but those ads will likely be less relevant to you.

Google AdSense

Google AdSense is an advertising service provided by Google Inc. This service uses the “DoubleClick” cookie, which tracks the use of our website and user behavior concerning ads, products, and the services we offer. Google AdSense uses this information to personalize ads for you based on your online activities. Users may choose to disable all the DoubleClick cookies by clicking on: Google Ad Settings. For more detailed information on Google AdSense and its privacy practices, please refer to Google’s AdSense Privacy Policy.

Outbrain

Outbrain is an advertising service that provides content recommendations and serves ads based on user behavior and interests. Outbrain may collect information from your device, such as device type, browser type, and IP address. This data assists Outbrain in delivering personalized content and advertisements. If you wish to opt-out of Outbrain’s personalized ads or want more details on their data practices, please visit Outbrain’s Privacy Policy.

Taboola

Taboola is another content recommendation platform we employ. It uses cookies and web beacons to collect non-personal information related to your browsing history. This helps Taboola serve more relevant content and ads to users based on their interests and behavior. To learn more about Taboola’s data collection, storage, and usage practices, or to opt out of Taboola’s personalized ads, please read Taboola’s Privacy Policy.

Amazon Associates

As a participant in the Amazon Associates Program, we may display ads that link directly to products available on Amazon.com and affiliated websites. Amazon uses cookies to trace the origin of the orders and recognizes that a client reached Amazon through our platform. This also allows us to earn commission on the sales of some of the products we link to. For more information on Amazon’s use of personal data, especially regarding their advertising practices, refer to Amazon’s Privacy Notice.

Media.net

Media.net provides us with contextual advertising solutions. This means the ads you see are relevant to the content you are viewing. Media.net uses cookies to understand users’ content preferences and to serve more relevant ads. Information such as IP addresses, browser type, and other standard web log information might be collected. To gain insights into how Media.net processes user data, and for options on how to opt out of personalized ads, please check Media.net’s Privacy Policy.

Protecting our users’ privacy remains a top priority for us. We urge users to review the privacy policies of these third-party advertising platforms to understand how they use and protect your data. You have the right to opt out of personalized advertising from any of these services. Furthermore, many web browsers provide options to block or delete cookies, which can further limit data collection.

5. Social Media Integrations Policy

In our digital age, social media platforms play an instrumental role in fostering communication, sharing content, and promoting accessibility. As part of our mission to facilitate better user interaction and broaden our outreach, we have integrated various social media tools and plugins on our platform. Such integrations are aimed at improving user engagement, understanding user interactions, and providing tailored content. However, these tools come with specific data collection practices. Herein, we provide a detailed breakdown of these integrations, what data they may gather, and how users can access, manage, or opt-out of such collections.

Facebook Pixel

The Facebook Pixel is an analytics tool that helps us measure the effectiveness of our advertising by understanding the actions users take on our website. It captures data about user interactions and behavior, enabling us to target our advertisements more effectively on Facebook. The data collected might include information on pages visited, items purchased, and other such interactions. To learn more about how Facebook uses this data and how you can control the information sent to Facebook, please consult Facebook’s Data Policy.

Twitter Analytics

Twitter Analytics provides insights into how users interact with our content shared on Twitter. It can track retweets, likes, and shares, thereby allowing us to understand which content resonates most with our audience on the platform. Information collected might include impressions, engagements, and the effectiveness of Twitter ads. For details on Twitter’s data collection and usage practices, and ways you can manage or restrict data sharing, refer to Twitter’s Privacy Policy.

LinkedIn Insight Tag

The LinkedIn Insight Tag allows us to track conversions, retarget website visitors, and gain insights about LinkedIn members interacting with our ads. It collects data about LinkedIn members’ visits to our site, including the URL, referrer, IP address, device and browser characteristics, and timestamp. This data is encrypted, and the direct identifiers are removed within seven days. For a comprehensive understanding of LinkedIn’s data practices and the ways to opt out, please check LinkedIn’s Privacy Policy.

Instagram Feed Plugins

We use plugins to display our Instagram feed directly on our platform. While these plugins enhance the user experience by providing real-time updates, they might also use cookies or similar technologies to gather information about users’ interactions with the plugin. Such data could include views, likes, and shares. For detailed information on Instagram’s data policies and how you can manage your data preferences, consult Instagram’s Data Policy.

Social Media Sharing Buttons (Like, Share, Tweet, etc.)

Our platform includes social media sharing buttons to enable users to easily share our content with their networks. When you use these buttons, the respective social media platform may collect information such as your IP address, the page you are visiting on our site, and may also set a cookie to enable the feature to function correctly. While these buttons simplify content sharing, users are advised to be aware of the data collection practices of each social media platform. We recommend that users familiarize themselves with the privacy policies of these platforms, which can typically be found on their respective websites.

Our association with social media platforms is aimed at creating a seamless and interactive user experience. However, our commitment to user privacy remains unwavering. We encourage users to periodically review privacy settings on their social media accounts and be informed about the data they share both with us and third-party platforms.

6. Commenting Systems Policy

Comments and user-generated content are integral components that fuel the dynamic and interactive nature of the digital community. They provide an avenue for discourse, feedback, and sharing of varied perspectives. To facilitate this, we have incorporated multiple commenting systems on our platform. As user data might be collected through these systems, we’ve outlined our relationship with each, detailing the nature of data collection and associated privacy considerations. We remain devoted to transparency and ensuring users can make informed choices regarding their data.

Native WordPress Comments

The built-in commenting system of our WordPress-powered website enables users to leave comments without the need for additional accounts or registrations. When you comment using the native WordPress commenting system, data shown in the comment form, including but not limited to your name, email address, and the comment itself, is collected. Additionally, your IP address and browser user agent string might be captured to aid in spam detection. WordPress does not share this data with third-party entities without explicit user consent. For more comprehensive details on WordPress data handling, please read the WordPress Privacy Policy.

Disqus

We’ve also integrated Disqus, a third-party commenting system that offers advanced features and a unified commenting profile across websites that use Disqus. If you choose to comment using Disqus, be aware that Disqus collects information directly, such as your Disqus username, email address, IP address, and the comment itself. Disqus might also use cookies to recognize users and enhance user experience. As a third-party service, Disqus operates under its own privacy policy. We advise users to familiarize themselves with Disqus’s Privacy Policy to understand the extent and purpose of data collection and how to manage their data preferences on Disqus.

Facebook Comments

For those users who prefer to use their Facebook profiles to comment, we have incorporated the Facebook Comments plugin. This allows users to leave comments on our platform using their Facebook accounts. When commenting through this plugin, your comments, along with your Facebook profile information linked to the comment (like name, profile photo, and comment timestamp), become visible to us and the public based on your Facebook privacy settings. Facebook may also collect additional data such as IP addresses or browser information to provide a seamless commenting experience. Given that Facebook operates under its own privacy framework, we urge users to read and understand Facebook’s Data Policy to gain insights into their data practices and control mechanisms.

Open discourse and communication remain at the heart of our platform, but we’re equally committed to user privacy. We encourage every user to be aware of the data they share and to always exercise discretion, especially in public commenting forums.

7. Embedded Content Policy

In our commitment to provide users with a diverse and rich experience, we often embed content from various third-party platforms directly onto our website. This ensures that users can access videos, audio clips, maps, social media posts, and other forms of content seamlessly, without having to exit our platform. However, embedding content may result in these third-party platforms placing cookies on your device, or collecting data about how you interact with their embedded content. We take this aspect of user privacy seriously and, therefore, provide detailed information about our interactions with these third-party platforms and their potential data collection processes.

YouTube Videos

We embed videos from YouTube to provide visual content that enhances our textual information. When you view or interact with a YouTube video embedded on our site, YouTube may set cookies on your browser or gather data about your viewing behavior. This might include capturing the IP address, details of the browser used, and more. To understand more about YouTube’s data collection and processing, and how to control or opt-out, please consult YouTube’s Privacy Policy.

Vimeo Videos

Similarly, we utilize Vimeo as another platform for video content. Interacting with Vimeo videos embedded on our site can result in Vimeo gathering information about your interactions, placing cookies, or capturing browsing data. To be fully informed about Vimeo’s data practices and the options available to users, visit Vimeo’s Privacy Policy.

SoundCloud Audio

To enrich our content with audio clips, we embed tracks and podcasts from SoundCloud. When you listen to these embedded audio files, SoundCloud might use cookies or capture data like the IP address or details about the device and browser being used. Users concerned about their data privacy should refer to SoundCloud’s Privacy Policy for comprehensive details.

Embedded Google Maps

For locational clarity and to provide geographically relevant content, we embed Google Maps on our platform. Interacting with these maps might lead Google to collect data about your interactions, set cookies, or gather other browser or device-related data. We recommend that users go through Google’s Privacy Policy to gain a detailed understanding of their data practices.

Instagram Posts

Our platform may embed Instagram posts to showcase relevant content from this social media platform. When you view or interact with an embedded Instagram post, Instagram might collect data about the interaction, place cookies, or gather other related information. To gain insights into Instagram’s data handling, users should review Instagram’s Data Policy.

Tweets

To maintain relevance and immediacy of content, we may embed tweets directly from Twitter. Viewing or interacting with these tweets can result in Twitter placing cookies on your device, collecting data about your viewing behavior, or other related data. For a comprehensive understanding of Twitter’s data practices, please read Twitter’s Privacy Policy.

Incorporating varied content types enables us to create a multidimensional user experience. Nonetheless, we remain deeply committed to safeguarding user privacy. We urge users to periodically review and adjust their privacy settings on third-party platforms and remain informed about the data they share.

8. Mailing List Integrations Policy

Mailing lists serve as a vital conduit between our platform and our cherished users, ensuring that we can deliver timely updates, newsletters, promotional offers, and other essential communications directly to your inbox. To facilitate this, we integrate with several reputable mailing list providers. Recognizing the trust you place in us by providing your email address and other associated data, we have delineated below our use of various mailing list integrations, the nature of data interaction, and the privacy considerations for each.

MailChimp

We utilize MailChimp as one of our primary platforms for email communication. When you subscribe to our mailing list through MailChimp, information like your email address, name, and any other provided details are stored on MailChimp’s servers. MailChimp might also use cookies or similar tracking technologies to understand user engagement with our emails (like open rates and clicks). To gain a comprehensive understanding of how MailChimp manages and protects your data, we recommend reviewing MailChimp’s Privacy Policy.

ConvertKit

ConvertKit is another tool we employ to curate and dispatch our email campaigns. When you opt to receive communications via ConvertKit, your details such as email, name, and any other associated data are collected and stored by ConvertKit. Additionally, ConvertKit may deploy tracking technologies to gauge user interactions with our communications. To familiarize yourself with ConvertKit’s data practices and protection measures, please refer to ConvertKit’s Privacy Policy.

SendinBlue

For specific email campaigns, we may opt to utilize SendinBlue. Subscribing to our communications via SendinBlue entails that your email and other relevant details get stored on SendinBlue’s servers. They may also use analytical tools to assess the effectiveness of our emails. For a detailed perspective on how SendinBlue processes and safeguards user data, we direct users to SendinBlue’s Privacy Policy.

AWeber

AWeber facilitates some of our email outreach efforts. If you’re a subscriber through AWeber, data like your email address, name, and any additional provided information are held on AWeber’s servers. AWeber might also employ tracking to analyze how users engage with our content. To understand the depth of AWeber’s commitment to user privacy and their data practices, consult AWeber’s Privacy Policy.

Engaging with our users via emails is a privilege we do not take lightly. We uphold the highest standards of data privacy and security, and we ensure that our third-party email service providers share this commitment. However, we encourage all subscribers to routinely check and update their email preferences and familiarize themselves with the privacy policies of our email service providers.

9. Contact Forms & Surveys Policy

Communicating effectively with our users is at the heart of our operations. Our site offers various contact forms and surveys to ensure that users can effortlessly reach out to us, provide feedback, or engage in other forms of direct interaction. As these tools often require the submission of personal information, it’s imperative to understand the privacy implications associated with each platform. Below, we detail our use of different contact form and survey integrations, their data processing behaviors, and associated privacy protocols.

Contact Form 7

One of the tools we employ for facilitating communication is Contact Form 7. When you fill out a form powered by this plugin, you may be asked to provide personal information such as your name, email address, or phone number. This data is used solely for the purpose of addressing your queries or comments. For more insights into how Contact Form 7 processes and stores your data, please visit Contact Form 7’s Privacy Practices.

WPForms

Another integral tool in our arsenal for capturing user feedback and inquiries is WPForms. Submission of a form created through WPForms could entail sharing personal data, which remains strictly confined to the purposes stated on the form itself. To understand WPForms’ commitment to user privacy and the details of their data handling practices, users are encouraged to explore WPForms’ Privacy Policy.

Gravity Forms

For certain specialized interactions, we utilize Gravity Forms. When users engage with a Gravity Forms-powered form, they might submit personal details such as name, email, or other contact information. The collected data is leveraged exclusively for the purposes outlined during the submission process. Delve deeper into how Gravity Forms manages user data by consulting Gravity Forms’ Privacy Page.

Typeform

To enhance user experience through visually appealing and interactive forms, we sometimes employ Typeform. Engaging with a Typeform survey or contact form might involve sharing personal information. Typeform maintains robust data protection practices to safeguard user privacy. We urge users to familiarize themselves with Typeform’s Privacy Policy for comprehensive details.

Google Forms

On occasions, for its simplicity and integration capabilities, we use Google Forms. Submitting a Google Form hosted by us might necessitate sharing personal or demographic information. As part of Google’s suite of services, the data handling and privacy practices for Google Forms are encompassed within Google’s Privacy Policy. We recommend users review this policy to gain clarity on Google’s data protection measures.

Engaging with our audience and gathering feedback is crucial for our continual improvement. While we strive to offer seamless communication avenues, your privacy remains our top priority. As such, we align ourselves with platforms that echo our commitment to data protection.

10. Membership & User Registration Policy

Building a community and ensuring user-centric experiences are pivotal to our operations. As such, our platform offers membership and user registration facilities, allowing you to interact with our content, engage with other members, and benefit from tailored services. The personal data you furnish during the registration and membership processes are treated with the utmost respect and discretion. In this segment, we discuss our data handling practices concerning user registration, profile creation, and subscription data, underscoring our unwavering commitment to your privacy.

User Data Collection

When you decide to become a registered member on our platform, we collect certain essential information to facilitate the creation of your account. This can encompass your full name, email address, contact number, and possibly, a username of your choice. The primary purpose of this data accumulation is to personalize your experience, provide you with a seamless login procedure, and ensure effective communication regarding platform updates or changes. For a comprehensive understanding of how your basic registration data is processed, stored, and safeguarded, please refer to our General Data Protection Framework.

User Profile Data

Post-registration, members may opt to furnish additional details to enhance their profile. This can include a profile picture, bio, location, interests, and other relevant personal or professional details. These serve to augment user experience, foster community interactions, and offer content that aligns with your preferences. We maintain stringent data protection measures to ensure that your profile data remains confidential, is used solely for enhancing user experience, and is not shared without explicit consent. For an in-depth perspective on user profile data management, please consult our Profile Data Management Section.

Subscription Data

For members who choose to avail of our premium content or services through subscriptions, we collect specific data related to payment, subscription tier, and associated preferences. Payment details such as credit card information, billing address, and transaction histories are processed using secure, encrypted channels and are not stored on our servers. The subscription data aids in ensuring that you receive the services you’ve opted for, and also assists in our administrative and financial record-keeping. Details on how we manage, secure, and utilize your subscription-related data can be explored in our Subscription Data Protection Guide.

The trust you place in us by registering and becoming a member of our community is profoundly appreciated. We pledge to continually uphold the sanctity of your data, keeping it secure, transparently processed, and away from any unauthorized access or misuse.

11. Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) Policy

In today’s digital age, speed and security are paramount. To ensure that our website runs optimally, loads swiftly, and remains protected against potential threats, we rely on Content Delivery Networks (CDNs). These are strategically distributed server networks that work in tandem to deliver web content and services to users based on their geographical location. Among the CDNs we employ to augment our site’s performance and safety is Cloudflare. The integration of such services invariably involves certain data exchanges, and in this segment, we lay bare the specifics of these interactions, emphasizing our staunch commitment to safeguarding your privacy.

Cloudflare

Cloudflare is one of the foremost CDNs globally, renowned for its efficiency in enhancing website speed and security. When you visit our site, Cloudflare may process certain information like your IP address, system configuration, and other network-related data to determine the most efficient delivery method for your specific location and device. This not only ensures a streamlined browsing experience but also provides a robust defense against malicious activities, such as Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks.

Furthermore, Cloudflare may deploy cookies or similar tracking technologies to optimize the delivery process. These cookies are primarily technical in nature, meant to ensure the smooth functioning of their services on our site. They are not used to track individual users for advertising or other unrelated purposes.

To glean a comprehensive understanding of how Cloudflare manages and secures the data it processes, including the nuances of its GDPR-compliant practices, we recommend that users review Cloudflare’s Privacy Policy.

The symbiotic relationship we share with Cloudflare is rooted in our pursuit of excellence in user experience, coupled with unwavering website security. Ensuring that our content reaches you in the quickest and safest manner possible remains our primary objective.

12. Payment Processing Policy

In an era driven by digital transactions, the importance of secure and reliable payment processing cannot be overstated. To provide our users with diverse, seamless, and trusted payment options, we partner with premier payment processors. These platforms enable transactions for the services or products availed through our website. Their integration ensures that your financial details are handled with the utmost security, precision, and discretion. Within this section, we delineate our relationship with these payment gateways, reaffirming our unwavering commitment to safeguarding your financial and personal data.

PayPal

As a global leader in digital payments, PayPal offers both convenience and fortified security for online transactions. When you choose PayPal as your payment mode on our site, certain personal and transactional data, such as your email address and purchase details, are shared with PayPal to facilitate the transaction process. PayPal employs advanced encryption methods to protect your financial information. For an exhaustive understanding of PayPal’s data handling practices and security protocols, we suggest reviewing PayPal’s User Agreement and Privacy Policy.

Stripe

Championing easy and protected online payments, Stripe is another trusted partner that facilitates transactions on our platform. When utilizing Stripe, your payment details like credit card information are processed directly through their secure system, ensuring we don’t store sensitive financial data on our servers. Learn more about Stripe’s commitment to user privacy and their data protection mechanisms by consulting Stripe’s Privacy Policy.

Square

Renowned for its impeccable user experience and tight-knit security framework, Square supports our efforts to diversify payment options for our patrons. Transactions conducted via Square are governed by their stringent data protection norms, ensuring that your payment credentials remain confidential and invulnerable to potential breaches. Delve deeper into their data protection strategies by perusing Square’s Privacy Notice.

WorldPay

As a robust payment gateway, WorldPay facilitates seamless online transactions while prioritizing user data integrity and security. When you transact through WorldPay, certain transactional and personal details are shared to authenticate and process the payment. These interactions are encrypted, ensuring data safety at every step. Familiarize yourself with the nuances of WorldPay’s data management by visiting WorldPay’s Privacy Policy.

13. Affiliate Programs Policy

Affiliate programs play an instrumental role in ensuring the sustainability and growth of many online platforms. Through these programs, we aim to recommend services and products that align with our users’ interests, thereby creating a value proposition for both our users and our platform. When users engage with these recommendations and make a purchase, we may earn a commission, which helps fund our operations. This section articulates our approach to affiliate programs, underscoring our dedication to transparency, user trust, and stringent adherence to data protection norms.

Affiliate Link Tracking

When you click on an affiliate link hosted on our platform, certain trackers within the link register this activity. These trackers help affiliate programs identify the source of the referral (in this case, our platform) and, where applicable, credit us with the due commission for a successful sale. It’s imperative to understand that while these trackers capture the referral’s origin, they do not collect personally identifiable information about the user. Their primary function is to ensure that affiliate partners can accurately track referrals from our platform. Users concerned about the specifics of this tracking mechanism can typically find more detailed information within the privacy policies of the respective affiliate programs we promote.

Redirection Services

To streamline the process of linking to affiliate partners and enhance user experience, we sometimes employ redirection services. When a user clicks an affiliate link, these services might momentarily route the click through a separate domain before landing on the final destination. This transient detour aids in tracking and analytics without storing personal user data. The redirection process is automated and instantaneous, designed to be nearly imperceptible to the user. It’s noteworthy that these redirection services prioritize user privacy, refraining from capturing or storing personally identifiable information during the redirection process. For an in-depth understanding of how redirection services handle data, we advise users to review the privacy policies associated with the specific redirection tools we utilize.

14. Hosting & Security Policy

Our online presence’s robustness, speed, security, and resilience are foundational pillars that ensure you receive a seamless and secure browsing experience. To achieve this, we collaborate with industry-leading hosting and security service providers. We recognize the pivotal role that these services play in safeguarding our platform’s integrity and your data, and therefore, we’re committed to utmost transparency in how these integrations interact with our platform and your data. Herein, we elucidate our partnerships in hosting and security, emphasizing our overarching commitment to maintaining a fortified digital environment.

Hosting Provider

Our website’s digital real estate resides on servers provided by Netcup.de, a reputed hosting provider known for its reliability and stringent security measures. These servers, based in Austria, store the website data, user profiles, content, and other essential components of our online platform. Netcup.de employs state-of-the-art security protocols and infrastructure safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, data breaches, and cyber threats. They are compliant with European data protection standards, ensuring that any data housed on their servers is protected under the stringent regulations of the EU. To comprehend the depth of their commitment to data security and privacy, users are encouraged to peruse Netcup.de’s Privacy Policy.

SSL/TLS encryption (Lets Encrypt)

To protect data integrity and confidentiality during transmission between our servers and your device, our platform integrates SSL/TLS encryption provided by Let’s Encrypt. This encryption technology ensures that any data, including personal information, exchanged with our website is securely encrypted, making it virtually inaccessible to eavesdroppers or potential interceptors. Let’s Encrypt, as a public benefit organization, provides this layer of security to millions of websites worldwide. For insights into their data handling and privacy practices, please consult Let’s Encrypt’s Privacy Policy.

Wordfence Plugin

Given the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, we’ve fortified our website’s defenses using the Wordfence Plugin. This advanced security solution vigilantly monitors for malicious activities, potential threats, and unauthorized intrusions, ensuring our platform remains safeguarded against vulnerabilities. Wordfence plays an instrumental role in identifying and mitigating risks, thereby preserving the integrity of user data. Its suite of tools includes firewall protection, real-time monitoring, and malware scanning. For a holistic understanding of how Wordfence processes and safeguards data, users can refer to Wordfence’s Privacy Policy.

15. Log Files Policy

In the vast digital universe, ensuring smooth website operations and safeguarding our users’ security are paramount. Log files play a pivotal role in these endeavors, capturing specific types of information to help optimize the user experience, maintain the platform’s integrity, and troubleshoot potential issues. In this section, we delve into the nature of data captured in our log files, emphasizing our commitment to data protection, user privacy, and transparency in how this data aids in upholding a stellar browsing experience for you.

IP Addresses

Every device connected to the internet is assigned a unique identifier known as an IP address. When you visit our platform, our servers automatically record your IP address. This standard procedure assists in data analytics, system administration, and monitoring potential misuse or malicious activities on the platform. Recording IP addresses helps us discern patterns, optimize website performance based on geographic locations, and ensure a responsive user interface tailored to diverse audiences. We’d like to emphasize that IP addresses, in isolation, don’t provide personal information about the user. However, they might be used in conjunction with other data sources to thwart cyber threats. We assure our users that any usage of IP addresses strictly aligns with necessary operational requirements and legal obligations. For in-depth insights on IP data processing, refer to our main privacy policy section on data retention.

Browser Types

Diverse browsers interpret and display web content differently. By capturing information about the type of browser visitors use (e.g., Chrome, Safari, Firefox), we can refine our website’s design, features, and functionalities to be compatible with various browser interfaces. This ensures that users across different browsers receive a consistent, glitch-free browsing experience. Again, the browser type data is non-personal and is utilized solely for optimization and analytical purposes.

Referral Pages

Understanding the pathways through which users land on our platform offers valuable insights. Referral pages, or the web pages that led you to our platform, are automatically recorded in our log files. This data assists in analyzing traffic sources, understanding user behavior, and optimizing marketing strategies. For instance, if a significant portion of our traffic originates from a specific blog post or a search engine, understanding this can guide our content and SEO strategies. As always, this information is purely analytical in nature and does not disclose personal information about individual users.

17. Font Types Policy

Typography is more than just a design choice; it plays a critical role in enhancing the readability, user experience, and visual appeal of digital platforms. To this end, we leverage trusted external font repositories to bring a cohesive and aesthetic visual experience to our users. However, in the context of a digital world, even the usage of font types carries implications for privacy and data management. Recognizing the nuanced significance of font integrations in the sphere of user privacy, we present our policy on Font Types, detailing the specifics of our engagement with external font repositories and our unwavering commitment to your privacy.

Google Fonts

To ensure our website’s typography is consistent, visually appealing, and optimally readable across all devices and browsers, we incorporate font types from Google Fonts, a reputable font hosting service by Google. When you access our platform, your web browser fetches the required fonts directly from Google Fonts to display the text appropriately on your device. As a consequence, Google may log requests made by your browser, which essentially communicates to Google that our website was accessed by your IP address. It’s worth emphasizing that the use of Google Fonts is unauthenticated, meaning no cookies are sent by website visitors to the Google Fonts service.

We’ve integrated Google Fonts to enhance user experience, but we acknowledge the potential privacy concerns it could raise. Google asserts that it prioritizes user privacy and doesn’t utilize the Google Fonts request data inappropriately. They have committed not to use the data to ascertain identity, track individual users, or embed ads. However, for a detailed and comprehensive understanding of how Google manages and safeguards this data, users are advised to refer to Google’s Privacy Policy and Google Fonts FAQ.