This Privacy Policy describes how GloveGuide ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website (the "Service").
1. Information We Collect
Automatically collected information
When you visit GloveGuide, our hosting provider (Cloudflare) and any third-party services we use (such as Google Analytics or Google AdSense) may automatically collect:
- IP address (anonymized where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URL and pages visited
- Time of visit
- Device identifiers
Information you provide
If you contact us via email or other means, we collect whatever information you voluntarily provide (name, email address, message content).
Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate the Service, analyze usage, and (if displayed) personalize advertising. See our Cookie Policy for details.
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Service
- Analyze usage patterns and trends
- Display relevant advertising (where applicable)
- Respond to your inquiries
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Advertising
GloveGuide may display advertisements served by third-party ad networks, including but not limited to Google AdSense. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other sites
- Measure ad effectiveness
- Personalize the ads you see
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page.
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes without your consent.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using information depends on the context:
- Consent — for cookies and personalized advertising
- Legitimate interests — for analytics and security
- Legal obligation — for compliance with applicable laws
5. Your Rights
GDPR (EEA residents)
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
CCPA (California residents)
California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Request deletion of personal information
- Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
6. Data Retention
We retain automatically collected information for up to 26 months (Google Analytics default). Email inquiries are retained as long as necessary to respond and for legitimate record-keeping purposes.
7. Children's Privacy
GloveGuide does not knowingly collect information from children under 13 (or under 16 in the EEA). If you believe we have collected information from a child inappropriately, please contact us for prompt deletion.
8. International Data Transfers
Information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States. We rely on standard contractual clauses and other safeguards for such transfers.
9. Security
We use industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, access controls, and reputable hosting providers. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
10. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information:
- Cloudflare Pages — hosting and CDN
- Google Analytics — usage analytics (if enabled)
- Google AdSense — advertising (if enabled)
These services have their own privacy policies governing their data collection.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Material changes will be communicated via a banner on the site.
12. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at:
This privacy policy is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. For specific compliance requirements, consult a qualified attorney.