At A Thrifty Life, we value the privacy of our visitors and are committed to protecting it. This policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how it is used and stored, and your rights as a visitor to our website. We encourage you to review this policy thoroughly to gain a clear understanding of our practices and how we handle your information.
Information We Collect
We collect personal information from visitors when they voluntarily provide it to us, such as by filling out a contact form or subscribing to our newsletter. This could include your name, email address, and other relevant contact details.
We also collect non-personally identifiable information through the use of cookies, which helps us improve our website and tailor it to your preferences. This data encompasses your IP address, browser type, and location information. These cookies don’t save any personal info, and you can turn them off anytime in your browser settings.
Use of Information
The personal information we collect is used to communicate with you, respond to your requests, and improve our website. We may also send occasional promotional emails or newsletters if you have subscribed to them. To unsubscribe from our emails, simply click the unsubscribe link located at the bottom of any message.
The non-personal information collected through cookies helps us analyze website traffic, track user trends, and improve the overall user experience. This data is used in an aggregated form and does not identify any specific individual.
Security of Information
We implement effective measures to safeguard the personal information we collect from our visitors. This includes using secure servers and implementing security protocols to prevent unauthorized access, misuse, or modification of your data.
However, please note that while we strive to protect your information, no method of online transmission or storage is completely secure. But we are continuously reviewing and updating our security measures to ensure the highest level of protection for your data.
Google AdSense Compliance
Our website uses Google AdSense, a tool provided by Google to display advertisements tailored to your interests. Google AdSense may use cookies or other tracking technologies to gather information about your online behavior, such as the pages you visit or the ads you click on, to deliver personalized advertisements.
By using our website, you consent to the use of these personalized advertising features. However, you can choose to opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the Google Ads Settings page or by using tools available through services like the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) or Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA).
Our site complies with Google AdSense program policies, which prohibit the use of any personally identifiable information in serving ads. We do not combine the information we collect through cookies with any personal information you have provided.
Google Analytics
Our website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, to help us understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics collects information such as the pages you visit, the amount of time you spend on the site, the links you click, and other interactions with our content. This data is collected using cookies and does not personally identify any individual visitor.
The information gathered helps us analyze website traffic patterns, measure the effectiveness of our content, and determine ways to enhance the user experience on A Thrifty Life. Google Analytics may share this information with Google or use it for its purposes under its privacy policies and terms. For more information on Google Analytics’ data protection practices, please visit their privacy policy website.
Third-Party Links
Our website may feature links to external third-party websites for your convenience and reference. However, we have no control over the content or practices of these websites, and this privacy policy does not apply to them. So, we encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing them with your personal information. This will ensure that you understand their practices and how they handle your data.
Your Rights
As a user of the A Thrifty Life website, you have specific rights regarding the personal information we collect and how it is used. These rights include the right to:
- Know what information we hold about you
- Update or correct any inaccurate personal information we have collected
- Submit a request to have your personal information permanently removed from our records.
- Choose not to have your data used for specific purposes, like marketing
If you’d like to exercise these rights, feel free to reach out to us using the contact details at the end of this policy. We’ll get back to you as quickly as we can and take the necessary steps in line with applicable privacy laws.
Policy Changes
We reserve the right to update or modify this privacy policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or other relevant factors. We will share all updates on this page and recommend checking back often to stay informed. By continuing to use our website after any changes have been made, you acknowledge and agree to the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy policy, we encourage you to reach out to us through our Contact Us page. Your feedback is important to us, and we are committed to addressing your questions and concerns to the best of our ability.