📋 In Short – What You Need to Know#
- We don’t sell your personal data
- We only collect anonymous analytics & ad-related cookies (via Google)
- If you comment (via third-party system), the provider stores your data
- You can request deletion or opt out of ads anytime
- Fully compliant with GDPR, CCPA, and relevant advertising rules
1️⃣ What Information Do We Collect?#
In Short: Very little — mostly anonymous data from Google services. No direct personal collection unless you comment.
🍪 Automatically collected (anonymous)#
- IP address (anonymized)
- Approximate location (country/city level)
- Browser & device info
- Pages viewed & time spent (Google Analytics)
- Advertising cookies / identifier (Google AdSense)
💬 When you leave a comment (if enabled, via third-party provider)#
Your name, email, and comment are handled by the comment provider (e.g., Disqus, utterances, or similar). Please review their privacy policy for details.
We do NOT collect names, phone numbers, exact addresses, payment info, or any sensitive personal data.
2️⃣ How Do We Use Your Information?#
In Short: To operate the site, understand readership, and show relevant ads.
- Deliver and maintain the website
- Analyze how visitors use the site (analytics)
- Display non-intrusive ads via Google AdSense
- Moderate and display comments (if applicable)
- Comply with legal requirements
3️⃣ Do We Share or Sell Your Data?#
No, we do not sell your personal data.
Data is shared only with:
- Google (Analytics and AdSense) – see Google’s Privacy Policy
- Comment system provider (if you comment)
- Law enforcement or authorities when legally required
Google’s ad personalization may be considered “sharing” under California law → you can opt out below.
4️⃣ Cookies & Ads (Google AdSense)#
We use Google AdSense for advertising. Google may use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your visits.
Opt out anytime:
- Google Ads Settings (button style in original)
- YourAdChoices (button style in original)
- Google Analytics Opt-out (button style in original)
California users: To exercise “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information,” use the Google Ads Settings link above.
5️⃣ Your Privacy Rights#
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access your personal data
- Request deletion of your data (e.g., comments)
- Opt out of personalized advertising
- Withdraw consent where applicable
How to exercise your rights:
Email us at bytecascade11@gmail.com with “Privacy Request” in the subject.
We will respond within 30 days (GDPR) or 45 days (CCPA).
6️⃣ Children’s Privacy (COPPA)#
This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly.
7️⃣ Data Retention & Security#
- Analytics data → anonymized and retained per Google’s policies (typically up to 26 months)
- Comment data → retained by the third-party provider until deleted
- All connections use HTTPS encryption
8️⃣ Policy Updates#
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected with a new “Last updated” date. Significant changes will be announced on the site.
❤️ Thank you for reading and for trusting ByteCascade.