Privacy Policy for jacobnarayan.com
This Privacy Policy describes how Jacob Narayan Tech Blog ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects the personal information of users ("you" or "your") when you visit our website www.jacobnarayan.com and interact with Google Ads displayed on our platform. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. By accessing and using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information Collection:
1.1. Personal Information:
When you visit our website, we may collect certain personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, and IP address. This information is collected only if you voluntarily provide it to us through contact forms, comments, or newsletter sign-ups.
1.2. Non-Personal Information:
We may also collect non-personal information, such as your device type, browser type, browsing preferences, and usage data. This information is collected automatically through cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies.
1.3. Google Ads Data:
We partner with Google to display ads on our website. Google may use cookies and similar technologies to serve relevant ads based on your visits to our site and other websites on the internet. Google's use of cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your browsing history. You can learn more about Google's privacy practices by visiting their Privacy Policy.
2. Use of Information:
2.1. Personal Information:
We may use the personal information you provide to us for the following purposes:
- Responding to your inquiries or comments.
- Sending you newsletters or updates if you have subscribed to them.
- Improving our website's content and user experience.
- Analyzing website traffic and usage patterns.
2.2. Non-Personal Information:
We use non-personal information for analytical purposes, to track website performance, and to understand user behavior on our platform. This data helps us optimize our content and user interface.
2.3. Google Ads Data:
The information collected by Google for ad serving purposes is used to display relevant advertisements to you based on your interests and browsing behavior.
3. Data Sharing:
3.1. Third-Party Service Providers:
We may share your personal information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, analyzing data, or delivering newsletters. These service providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and are not allowed to use your information for any other purpose.
3.2. Google Ads Partners:
As part of the Google Ads program, Google may share non-personal information about your browsing behavior with its advertising partners. However, your personal information will not be shared without your explicit consent.
3.3. Legal Compliance:
We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or if we believe that such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, the safety of our users, or to comply with a legal process.
4. Your Choices:
4.1. Opting Out of Google Ads:
You can opt out of Google's personalized advertising by visiting the Google Ad Settings page or by using the Network Advertising Initiative's opt-out page.
4.2. Cookies:
Most web browsers allow you to control and block cookies through their settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to access certain features of our website.
5. Data Security:
We take data security seriously and implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Children's Privacy:
Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 13 years of age. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us, and we will promptly delete such information.
7. Updates to the Privacy Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the revised date will be indicated at the top of the policy.
8. Contact Us:
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us using the form on the homepage.
Last Updated: Monday, August 1st, 2023