Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2024

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you:

  • Create an account or profile
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Participate in community forums
  • Contact us for support
  • Submit feedback or reviews

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

  • IP address and location data
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referral sources

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and improve our services
  • Personalize your experience
  • Send newsletters and updates
  • Respond to your inquiries
  • Analyze website usage and performance
  • Prevent fraud and ensure security
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 Third-Party Services

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

  • Website analytics (Google Analytics, Plausible)
  • Email marketing services
  • Content delivery networks
  • Payment processing

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Alteration or destruction
  • Accidental loss
  • Unlawful processing

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request access to your personal information
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data
  • Objection: Object to processing of your information
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Improve user experience
  • Provide personalized content

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

9. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

9.1 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites on the Internet.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.

9.2 Third-Party Ad Networks

We may partner with third-party advertising networks to display ads on our website. These networks may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior across different websites to provide targeted advertising.

Third-party ad networks that may appear on our site include but are not limited to:

  • Google AdSense
  • Other contextual advertising providers

9.3 Interest-Based Advertising

We and our advertising partners may use information about your visits to this and other websites to provide advertisements about goods and services that may be of interest to you. This is often called "interest-based" or "targeted" advertising.

You can opt out of interest-based advertising from many providers through:

9.4 Cookie Notice for EU Visitors

For visitors from the European Union, we comply with EU cookie regulations. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies for advertising and analytics purposes as described in this policy.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using the opt-out links provided above.

10. Analytics and Performance Monitoring

We use analytics services to understand how visitors interact with our website:

  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to track website usage, user behavior, and performance metrics. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information.
  • Plausible Analytics: We may use privacy-focused analytics tools that don't use cookies or collect personal data.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Address: Blood Message Guide Privacy Team

Response Time: We aim to respond within 72 hours