1. What Data We Collect & Why

We collect the following data based on legitimate interest and user consent:

a. Google Analytics Data

• We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and improve user experience.
• Google may collect data such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and session duration.
• The legal basis for this processing is legitimate interest (website optimization).

b. Personalized Ads (Google AdSense)

• We display personalized ads via Google AdSense.
• Google collects data through cookies to serve relevant ads.
• This is based on user consent. You can manage or disable personalized ads via Google Ads Settings.

c. Feedback Form Data

• If you submit a feedback form, we collect your name (as provided by you).
• This is used only to respond to your feedback and is not shared with third parties.
• Legal basis: Legitimate interest (to improve our service).

2. Cookies & User Consent

• We use cookies for analytics and advertising.
• When you first visit, you will see a cookie banner requesting your consent.
• You can manage or withdraw consent at any time via our Cookie Settings.
• To disable cookies, adjust your browser settings or use opt-out tools:
  • Google Ads Settings
  • Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out

3. User Rights (GDPR Compliance)

Under GDPR, you have the right to:
✔ Access your data – Request a copy of the data we hold.
✔ Request deletion – Ask us to delete your personal data.
✔ Restrict processing – Limit how we use your data.
✔ Withdraw consent – Opt-out of Google Analytics and AdSense at any time.
✔ Data portability – Request your data in a readable format.

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

4. Data Retention Policy

• Google Analytics Data: Events data is stored for 2 months and User Data is stored for 14 months. Both are automatically deleted upon reaching their end of life duration.
• Google AdSense Data: Retained per Google’s policies, typically anonymized after 18 months.
• Feedback Form Submissions: Retained indefinitely unless the user requests deletion. Because we do not collect any PII, users must provide sufficient evidence of their submission for removal. If you wish for your feedback submission to be deleted, you can contact us at [email protected] to request removal.

5. Third-Party Data Processing

We do not sell or share personal data, but Google processes data for analytics and advertising. You can review their policies:

• Google Privacy Policy
• Google Data Processing Terms

6. Security Measures

We use encryption and other security measures to protect your data. However, no method is 100% secure.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted here.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or GDPR rights, contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://ageofapesguides.com/feedback/