Welcome to TestedTruth (referred to as “we,” “our,” or “the website”). We are committed to maintaining the trust and confidence of our visitors by handling your personal information with respect and care. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information to provide and improve our services. The types of information we collect include:
1.1 Personal Information
- Contact Information: When you subscribe to our newsletter, register an account, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, and other contact details.
- Account Information: If you create an account, we collect information necessary to provide you with access to our services.
1.2 Technical and Usage Information
- Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access our website, including IP address, browser type, and operating system.
- Usage Data: We gather data on how you interact with our website, such as pages visited, time spent on pages, and links clicked.
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand user behavior. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Service Delivery: To provide you with access to our website, content, and services.
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send newsletters, and provide updates about our services.
- Personalization: To tailor content and recommendations based on your preferences and interactions.
- Analytics: To analyze website usage and improve our services.
- Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies.
3. Affiliate Disclosure
TestedTruth participates in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions on purchases made through links on our website. These affiliate links do not influence our editorial content, which is based on thorough research and analysis. We are committed to transparency and will always disclose when a link is an affiliate link.
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information with third parties in the following situations:
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website and providing services, subject to confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
- Objection: You can object to certain processing activities, such as direct marketing.
- Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
7. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries. We will take appropriate measures to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
By using our website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.