At Windows101Tricks.com, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit our blog, as well as your rights regarding your data. By using our site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
If you have any questions, please contact us at admin@windows101tricks.com
Information We Collect
We collect information to improve your experience on our blog and provide relevant content. Here’s what we collect:
Information You Provide:
- Comments: When you leave a comment, we collect your name, email address, and optionally your website URL, as provided in the comment form. This is stored to display your comment and prevent spam.
- Automatically Collected Information:
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Our site uses cookies (small text files stored on your device) to help the site function, analyze traffic, and serve ads. Cookies may be set by:
- WordPress (our platform, for basic site functionality like remembering comment details).
- Google Analytics (to track visitor behavior, such as pages visited and time spent on the site).
- Google Ads and Ezoic (our ad partners) to show relevant ads, which may include personalized ads based on your browsing.
- Social media buttons or embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos or social media widgets), which may set cookies to track interactions.
Log Data: Our servers automatically collect data like your IP address, browser type, operating system, and the pages you visit for analytics and security purposes.
Third-Party Services:
- Plugins like Yoast SEO may collect data to optimize our site’s performance.
- Embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos) or social media buttons may collect data as described in those services’ privacy policies.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Display and moderate comments on our blog.
- Analyze site usage (via Google Analytics) to improve content and user experience.
- Serve advertisements through Google Ads and Ezoic, which may be personalized based on your browsing habits.
- Ensure site functionality and security (e.g., via cookies and log data).
- Respond to your inquiries or comments.
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Third-Party Service Providers: Google Ads, Ezoic, Google Analytics, and WordPress plugins process data on our behalf to provide ads, analytics, or site functionality. These services have their own privacy policies:
Google Privacy Policy
Ezoic Privacy Policy
- Embedded Content Providers: If you interact with YouTube videos or social media buttons, those platforms may collect data as outlined in their policies.
- Legal Requirements: We may share data if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to make our site work and enhance your experience. You can manage cookies by:
- Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies (note: this may affect site functionality).
- Opting out of personalized ads via:
Google Ads Settings
Ezoic Consent Settings (check your cookie consent popup on our site).
For more information, visit All About Cookies.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under laws like GDPR (EU) or CCPA (California), including:
- Access: Request a copy of the data we have about you.
- Deletion: Ask us to delete your data (e.g., comments or cookie data).
- Opt-Out: Opt out of personalized ads or data collection (see cookie settings above).
- Non-Discrimination: We won’t discriminate against you for exercising these rights.
To exercise your rights, email us at admin@windows101tricks.com. We’ll respond within 30 days (or as required by law). Note that some data (e.g., anonymized analytics) cannot be deleted as it’s not tied to you personally.
Data Security
We take steps to protect your information, including:
- Using HTTPS/SSL encryption for secure data transmission.
- Strong passwords and two-factor authentication for our accounts.
- A third-party firewall to prevent unauthorized access.
However, no online platform is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Links
Our blog may contain links to external sites (e.g., affiliate links or embedded content). We’re not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before sharing information.
International Users
Our blog is hosted in the United States and accessible worldwide. By using our site, you consent to your data being processed in the US, subject to applicable laws. For EU users, we provide GDPR-compliant protections as outlined in this policy.
Children’s Privacy
Our blog is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have such data, please contact us to have it removed.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We’ll post the updated policy here with a new “Last Updated” date. Check back periodically for changes.
Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights, reach out to us at:
Email: admin@windows101tricks.com
Thank you for visiting Windows101Tricks.com!
Last Updated: April 20, 2025
