Privacy Policy for Basil Secrets

Effective Date: December 28, 2024

At Basil Secrets (“we,” “our,” or “us”), accessible from https://basilsecrets.com/, your privacy is one of our top priorities. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our blog. It is designed to comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and Google AdSense policies.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

  • Contact Information: If you contact us via email ([email protected]), we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you provide.
  • User Preferences: Information provided when subscribing to newsletters or other services.

b. Non-Personal Information

  • Device Information: Such as browser type, operating system, and IP address.
  • Usage Data: Including the pages you visit, the time spent on pages, and referring URLs.

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and serve personalized advertisements. For more information, see Section 5: Cookies and Tracking Technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our blog.
  • Improve your user experience and customize the content you see.
  • Communicate with you, including responding to inquiries or providing updates.
  • Ensure compliance with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.
  • Deliver personalized advertisements through Google AdSense and other third-party partners.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:

  • Third-Party Service Providers: For analytics, advertising, and hosting services.
  • Legal Requirements: When disclosure is required by law or necessary to protect our legal rights.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, or acquisition.

4. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display ads on our blog. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our blog or other websites. These cookies enable personalized ads to be shown to you. For more details, see Google’s Advertising Privacy & Terms.

a. User Consent

In compliance with Google AdSense policies and GDPR, we display a consent banner to users in applicable regions. This banner allows you to accept or customize your preferences for cookies and data usage.

b. Opt-Out

You can opt-out of personalized advertising by visiting Ads Settings.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small data files placed on your device. We use cookies to:

  • Remember user preferences.
  • Track website usage for analytics.
  • Deliver personalized advertisements.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that some features of our blog may not function properly without cookies. For more information, please visit our Cookie Policy.

6. Analytics

We use third-party analytics tools like Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our blog. These tools may collect information such as your IP address, device type, and browsing activity. The data is anonymized and aggregated to improve our services.

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can use the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.

7. Your Rights

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

a. GDPR (EU/EEA Residents)

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Correction: Request corrections to your personal data.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
  • Objection: Object to processing of your personal data.
  • Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].

b. CCPA/CPRA (California Residents)

  • Right to Know: Request details about the personal information we collect and share.
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information.
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information.
  • Non-Discrimination: Exercise your rights without discrimination.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

9. Retention of Data

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with the “Effective Date” revised.

11. Contact Us

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

Thank you for trusting Basil Secrets with your personal information.

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