Privacy Policy for Epizeuxis, again!

Effective Date: July 15, 2025

Welcome to Epizeuxis, again! (the "Website"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with global data protection laws, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) in the United States, the UK Data Protection Act, and other applicable privacy regulations worldwide.

If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Website. By using the Website, you consent to the practices described in this policy, where consent is required under applicable law.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Website includes:

Personal Data: Personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, or other contact information that you voluntarily provide to us when you contact us or subscribe to updates (if applicable).
Usage Data: Information about how you use the Website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and clickstream data.
Cookies and Tracking Data: Data collected via cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies, including device identifiers, location data (if enabled), and advertising identifiers.
Advertising Data: Through our use of Google AdSense, we collect data related to your interactions with advertisements, such as ad impressions, clicks, and conversions.

We do not collect sensitive personal data (e.g., racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, health data) unless you voluntarily provide it, and we will handle it in compliance with applicable laws.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information:

Directly from you when you provide it (e.g., via contact forms).
Automatically as you navigate the Website using cookies, server logs, and other tracking technologies.
From third parties, such as Google AdSense, which provides advertising services and collects data on our behalf.

3. Use of Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To operate and maintain the Website.
To improve user experience and analyze Website usage.
To serve relevant advertisements via Google AdSense.
To communicate with you, respond to inquiries, or send updates (with your consent where required).
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.
For any other purpose with your consent.

Under GDPR and similar laws, our legal bases for processing include consent, performance of a contract, legitimate interests (e.g., Website analytics and advertising), and legal compliance.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations:

With Service Providers: We share data with third-party vendors, such as Google AdSense, for advertising, analytics, and other services. Google AdSense may use your data to provide personalized ads based on your browsing history. For more information, please review Google's Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.
Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or government request, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
With Your Consent: We may share data with third parties when you give us permission.

We do not sell your personal information as defined under CCPA/CPRA.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and serve ads. Cookies are small files stored on your device.

Essential Cookies: Necessary for Website functionality.
Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors interact with the Website.
Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to deliver personalized ads. Google may use cookies to track your activity across sites for ad targeting.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. For AdSense-specific opt-outs, visit Google's Ads Settings at https://adssettings.google.com or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page at https://optout.networkadvertising.org. Under GDPR, we obtain consent for non-essential cookies where required.

6. Your Privacy Rights

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

Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
Rectification: Correct inaccurate data.
Deletion: Request erasure of your data (right to be forgotten).
Restriction: Limit processing of your data.
Portability: Receive your data in a portable format.
Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent.
Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: Under CCPA/CPRA, opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information (note: we do not sell data).

To exercise these rights, contact us at [insert contact email]. We will respond within the timeframes required by law (e.g., 30 days under GDPR, 45 days under CCPA). For California residents, you may designate an authorized agent to make requests.

If you are in the EU/EEA/UK, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own, including the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions, to protect your data in compliance with GDPR and other laws.

9. Children's Privacy

The Website is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we learn we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly. For COPPA compliance, parental consent is required if applicable.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of changes by posting the new policy on the Website and updating the effective date. Your continued use constitutes acceptance of the changes.

11. Contact Us

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

Email: [insert your email address]
Address: [insert your address if applicable]

For Google AdSense-related inquiries, refer to Google's support resources.