This Privacy Policy explains how AppreciationMessages.com (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses and protects information when you visit https://appreciationmessages.com/ (the “Website”). By using the Website, you agree to the practices described here.
Questions about this policy can be sent to info@appreciationmessages.com.
1. Information we collect
1.1 Information you give us
- Contact details — your name, email address and message when you write to us or use our contact form.
- Comments — if commenting is enabled, the name, email address and comment text you submit, plus your IP address and browser user agent, which help us detect spam.
- Newsletter details — your email address, if you choose to subscribe.
1.2 Information collected automatically
Like most websites, our servers and analytics tools automatically record technical information when you visit: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, referring website, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and the date and time of your visit. This data is used in aggregate to understand how the Website is used and to keep it secure.
1.3 Cookies
We and our partners use cookies and similar technologies. Full details, including the categories of cookies used and how to control them, are in our Cookie Policy.
2. How we use information
- To operate, maintain and secure the Website.
- To reply to your emails, contact form submissions and comments.
- To understand which content is useful so we can improve and expand it.
- To display advertising that supports the Website.
- To detect, prevent and respond to spam, abuse, fraud and technical problems.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms and Conditions.
3. Legal bases for processing (EEA and UK visitors)
Where the EU or UK General Data Protection Regulation applies, we process personal data on these bases: your consent (for non-essential cookies, personalised advertising and newsletters); our legitimate interests (site security, spam prevention, aggregate analytics and replying to your enquiries); and legal obligation where the law requires it. You may withdraw consent at any time.
4. Advertising, including Google AdSense
This Website is free to read and is funded by advertising.
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Website or other websites.
- Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this Website and/or other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalised advertising at aboutads.info or youronlinechoices.com.
- Third-party ad networks other than Google may also serve ads on this Website and may use their own cookies, web beacons and similar technologies. We do not control these technologies and their use is governed by the vendors’ own privacy policies.
Google’s handling of data is described in the Google Privacy & Terms page. Visitors in the EEA, the UK and Switzerland are shown a consent message before non-essential cookies are set, in line with applicable law.
5. Analytics
We may use Google Analytics to understand aggregate traffic patterns. Google Analytics uses cookies and may process IP address and usage data on our behalf. You can prevent this by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. Sharing of information
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only with:
- Service providers — hosting, email, security, analytics and advertising partners who process data on our instructions;
- Legal authorities — where disclosure is required by law or necessary to protect our rights, users or the security of the Website.
7. Data retention
Contact and comment data is kept only as long as needed for the purpose it was collected, and in most cases no longer than 24 months, unless a longer period is required by law. Aggregate analytics data may be retained indefinitely in non-identifying form.
8. Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete or port your personal data; to object to or restrict processing; to withdraw consent; and to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. California residents have rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right not to be discriminated against for exercising them.
To make a request, email info@appreciationmessages.com with the subject line Privacy request. We respond within 30 days and may ask for information to verify your identity.
9. Children’s privacy
This Website is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under 13 (or under 16 in the EEA/UK). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, contact us and we will delete it.
10. Security
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures, including HTTPS encryption, to protect information. No method of transmission or storage over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. External links
Our pages may link to other websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
12. International transfers
Our Website and service providers may store and process data in countries other than your own. Where personal data is transferred out of the EEA or UK, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
13. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Website after changes means you accept the updated policy.
14. Contact
Email: info@appreciationmessages.com
Website: https://appreciationmessages.com/