At GastritInfo.com, your privacy is of utmost importance. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, process, store, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website. We adhere to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable privacy laws in the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom. By using this website, you agree to the terms set out in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any aspect of this policy, we recommend that you refrain from using the site.
1. Data We Collect
We collect different types of data from visitors to the site in order to improve the user experience, deliver relevant content and ads, and ensure that the website operates efficiently. The types of data collected include:
- Personal Information: While we do not actively seek to collect personal information, we may collect data such as your email address when voluntarily provided through communications, such as emails for inquiries or feedback.
- Technical Data: This includes information related to the device and software you use to access the website. We collect technical details such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, screen resolution, device type (desktop, mobile, tablet), and geographic location.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the website is automatically collected, such as the pages visited, the duration of time spent on specific pages, the links clicked, and search queries. This data helps us understand user behavior and improve the functionality of the website.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to track browsing behavior, enhance user experience, and personalize advertising. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that allow us to recognize your preferences or provide a tailored experience.
2. How We Use Your Data
The data we collect is used for several purposes:
- Website Improvement: We use your data to analyze user interactions with the website. This helps us understand user behavior and improve website content, design, and navigation.
- Personalized Advertising: Through services like Google AdSense, we display personalized ads based on your browsing history. Cookies allow us to provide more relevant ads to you, enhancing the user experience.
- Analytics: We use Google Analytics to track website traffic and user behavior. This helps us understand website performance, identify areas for improvement, and optimize user experience.
- Communication: If you reach out to us via email, we may use the contact information to respond to inquiries, offer information, or address issues.
- Legal Compliance: We may process your data to comply with applicable legal requirements, enforce our terms of use, and protect against fraud or unauthorized activity.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are a crucial component of our website’s functionality. The site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance the performance of the website, improve user experience, and support personalized advertising.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the functioning of the website and ensure that core features, such as page loading and navigation, work correctly.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how users interact with our website, which helps us analyze and improve its performance.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies enable the website to remember user preferences, such as language selection or the region of access.
- Advertising Cookies: We use Google AdSense to display ads on our site, and these cookies are used to serve relevant advertisements based on your browsing behavior.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, but note that blocking certain cookies may negatively impact the performance of the website.
For more information on cookies, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.
4. Third-Party Services
We may engage third-party service providers to assist in the operation of the website. These third parties may have access to your personal information for specific tasks, such as website analytics and advertising, but they are not allowed to use your data for any other purposes.
- Google Analytics: This is a web analytics service that helps us analyze website usage and generate reports. Google collects data such as IP address, device type, and browsing activity.
- Google AdSense: This advertising platform uses cookies to display personalized ads based on your browsing habits. Google AdSense may use third-party vendors to serve ads across the web.
5. User Rights and Control Over Your Data
As a user, you have several rights related to your personal data. These rights may vary depending on your location and applicable data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
- Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you. This allows you to review and verify the information we have collected.
- Right to Correction: You can request that any inaccurate or incomplete personal data be corrected.
- Right to Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal exceptions (e.g., compliance with legal obligations).
- Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data for certain purposes, such as direct marketing or profiling.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format or transfer it to another service provider.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have given us consent for processing your personal data, you can withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email provided in the Contact Information section.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We may retain non-personally identifiable data, such as cookie information, for a period of up to 24 months for analytics and advertising purposes, after which it will be anonymized or deleted.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We employ industry-standard security measures, such as encryption and secure data storage, to safeguard your information. However, no system can guarantee absolute security, and while we strive to protect your data, we cannot ensure its complete security.
8. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing the website from outside the United States, European Union, or United Kingdom, please note that your data may be transferred to and stored in the United States. We comply with applicable data protection regulations to ensure that any international transfers of personal data are conducted securely and in accordance with the law.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make significant changes to the way we process your personal data, we will notify you through a prominent notice on the website or via email. It is recommended that you review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal data, please contact us at info@gastritinfo.com.
By continuing to use the website, you consent to the collection, processing, and storage of your data as described in this Privacy Policy.
Effective Date: 02.10.2024