Effective Date: September 16, 2024
At www.businesswomen.com, we are committed to protecting your personal data and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as:
Name
Email address
Other personal details provided through forms on our website.
Additionally, we collect data automatically through cookies and similar technologies, including:
IP address
Browser type
Pages viewed
Time spent on the website
Referring URL
We also use third-party services like Google Analytics and Google AdSense to collect and analyze usage data.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information collected to:
Provide and improve our website
Personalize user experience
Respond to user inquiries and support requests
Send promotional emails, newsletters, or other communications (if opted-in)
Analyze website usage through Google Analytics
Serve relevant ads using Google AdSense
Comply with legal obligations
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and serve targeted advertisements. Cookies are small data files stored on your device, which help us understand how you interact with our website.
We use:
Essential Cookies: Necessary for the functioning of our website.
Analytics Cookies: To track usage and performance via Google Analytics.
Advertising Cookies: To serve personalized ads through Google AdSense.
You can control or block cookies through your browser settings.
4. Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to serve ads when you visit our website. Google may use cookies to display ads based on your prior visits to our site or other sites across the web.
Google’s use of the DoubleClick cookie enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet.
You can opt-out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by using the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
5. Third-Party Services
In addition to Google AdSense and Google Analytics, we may engage other third-party service providers for analytics, advertising, and marketing purposes. These providers may collect and use your data according to their own privacy policies.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your data with trusted third parties to:
Comply with legal obligations
Provide services or support as required
Serve ads and analytics, as detailed above
7. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
If you are located in the European Union or California, you have specific rights regarding your personal data.
For EU Users (GDPR):
Right to Access: You can request a copy of your personal data.
Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate data.
Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data.
Right to Restrict Processing: You can request limited use of your data.
Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a machine-readable format.
Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data for direct marketing.
For US Users (CCPA):
Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal data we collect.
Right to Delete: You can request the deletion of your personal data.
Right to Opt-Out: You can opt-out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell personal data).
Non-Discrimination: You will not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]
8. Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about our data practices.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
[email protected]
Herengracht 493, Amsterdam, Netherlands
– BusinessWomen
