At our website, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use our website and interact with Google News and Adsense.
Information Collection
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies that are installed on your device. Additionally, as you browse our website, we collect information about the individual web pages or products that you view, what websites or search terms referred you to our website, and information about how you interact with our website. We refer to this automatically-collected information as “Device Information.”
We collect Device Information using the following technologies:
- “Cookies” are data files that are placed on your device or computer and often include an anonymous unique identifier. For more information about cookies, and how to disable cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.
- “Log files” track actions occurring on our website, and collect data including your IP address, browser type, Internet service provider, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps.
- “Web beacons,” “tags,” and “pixels” are electronic files used to record information about how you browse our website.
Information Use
We use the Device Information that we collect to help us screen for potential risk and fraud (in particular, your IP address), and more generally to improve and optimize our website (for example, by generating analytics about how our customers browse and interact with our website, and to assess the success of our marketing and advertising campaigns).
Information Sharing
We share your Device Information with Google News and Adsense to show you personalized ads that are relevant to you. For more information on how Google uses your data, please visit Google’s Privacy Policy. Additionally, we may share your Device Information with third parties to comply with applicable laws and regulations, to respond to a subpoena, search warrant or other lawful request for information we receive, or to otherwise protect our rights.
If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy or how we collect, use, or share your information, please contact us at blog@portolaplanet.com.
User Rights and Control
At our Google News approved website with AdSense as an advertiser, we understand the importance of protecting your privacy and giving you control over your personal data. Here are some ways in which you can exercise your user rights and control:
Access and Update
You have the right to access and update your personal information that we collect and process. You can do so by contacting us through our website or by email. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and provide you with the necessary information or assistance.
Data Deletion
You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data that we collect and process. You can do so by contacting us through our website or by email. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and delete your data as required by applicable laws and regulations.
Opt-Out Options
You have the right to opt-out of certain data processing activities that we perform. For example, you can opt-out of personalized advertising by using the AdChoices icon or by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative’s opt-out page. You can also opt-out of certain data sharing activities by adjusting your browser settings or by using browser extensions such as Privacy Badger or uBlock Origin.
We respect your choices and will honor them to the best of our ability. However, please note that opting-out of certain data processing activities may affect your user experience and the functionality of our website. We encourage you to review our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy for more information on how we collect, process, and use your personal data.