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Site Privacy Policy

Last updated: 13 Jan 2024

Introduction​

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us.

Data Controller​

The Data Controller for this website is: Igor Kosarev
Owner and administrator of this website.
You can contact us at: support@simple-glossary.app.

This website is managed by a private individual. However, we are committed to adhering to the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users located in the European Union (EU).

Data We Collect​

We may collect and process the following types of data based on your consent:

  • Personal Information: When you voluntarily provide it (e.g., name, email, or contact information via forms).
  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, such as:
    • Pages visited, time spent, and interactions with website elements.
    • Referring source or channel (e.g., search engines, direct link).
    • Geographic location (determined by anonymized IP addresses).
    • Type of device, browser, and operating system.
    • Demographic data (e.g., age, gender, and interests, collected via Google Analytics with your consent).

We ensure that IP addresses collected through Google Analytics are anonymized before storage or processing.

We process your data based on your explicit consent, which you provide by interacting with the cookie consent banner displayed on our website. For essential cookies necessary for the website to function, no consent is required.

How We Use Your Data​

We use the data we collect for the following purposes:

  • Analyze Audience Behavior:

    • Understand the demographics, preferences, and behavior of our target audience.
    • Identify the languages spoken by our audience to improve accessibility and consider translating website content.

  • Improve Our Services:

    • Optimize the functionality and usability of our website based on user behavior analysis.
    • Develop and refine our product to better meet the needs of our target audience.

  • Respond to User Requests:

    • Address inquiries or feedback submitted via forms or email.

  • Compliance with Legal Obligations:

    • Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

We ensure that data used for analysis is anonymized or aggregated wherever possible to protect your privacy. We do not use your data for purposes beyond those outlined here without obtaining your explicit consent.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies​

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience and analyze traffic. You can choose to accept or decline the use of cookies through the cookie consent banner displayed on our website.

Types of Cookies We Use​

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly. These cookies cannot be disabled.
  • Analytics Cookies: Used to collect and analyze information about website usage through Google Analytics, including:
    • Pages visited, time spent, and interactions with the website.
    • Geographic location based on anonymized IP addresses.
    • Device, browser, and operating system details.
    • Demographic and interest data (if enabled).

For detailed information about the cookies used by Google Analytics, please refer to the official documentation:
Google Analytics Cookie Usage on Websites.

  • Analytics cookies may be stored for up to 2 years, depending on their purpose.
  • Your consent preferences for cookie usage are stored for 150 days.

Managing Cookies​

You can accept or decline cookies through the cookie consent banner displayed on our website. If you wish to delete cookies after making a choice, you can do so manually through your browser settings. Refer to your browser's help section for instructions on managing and deleting cookies.

Google Analytics​

We use Google Analytics to collect and analyze website usage data. This tool helps us understand how visitors interact with our website and improve our services.

Data Collected by Google Analytics​

Google Analytics may collect the following data:

  • IP addresses (anonymized using anonymizeIp before storage and processing).
  • Usage behavior (e.g., pages visited, time spent, and interactions).
  • Device, browser, and operating system details.
  • Demographic and interest data (if enabled).
  • Referring source (e.g., search engines, ads, or external links).

Data Protection Measures​

  • We have enabled the IP anonymization feature (anonymizeIp) to ensure that IP addresses are anonymized before processing.
  • Data collected by Google Analytics may be transferred outside the EU/EEA (e.g., to the United States). Google ensures compliance with GDPR through the use of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to protect personal data.
  • The Data Processing Agreement (DPA) for our Google Analytics account was accepted on January 13, 2025.

Opting Out​

If you wish to opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

For detailed information about how Google processes data, please visit:
How Google Uses Information from Sites or Apps.

Sharing Your Data​

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

Data Sharing with Service Providers​

  • Google Analytics:
    We share data with Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Google may process this data as described in their privacy policy. Data collected by Google Analytics may be transferred outside the EU/EEA (e.g., to the United States), but Google ensures compliance with GDPR through the use of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

We may share data if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

No Further Sharing​

We do not share your data with any other third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.

Your Rights​

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights regarding your data:

  1. Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  2. Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  3. Erasure: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements.
  4. Restriction: Limit the processing of your data under certain conditions.
  5. Objection: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
  6. Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format.
  7. Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time, for example, by deleting cookies through your browser settings.

How to Exercise Your Rights​

To exercise your rights, please contact us at support@simple-glossary.app. We will respond to your request within 30 days, as required by GDPR.

Complaints​

If you believe your rights under GDPR have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority. For more information, visit the European Data Protection Board (EDPB).

Data Retention​

We retain your data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

Retention Periods​

  • Analytics Data: Data collected via Google Analytics cookies is retained for up to 2 years.
  • Cookie Consent: Your consent preferences for cookie usage are stored for 150 days.

Deletion Requests​

If you wish to have your data removed:

For further assistance, contact us at support@simple-glossary.app.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites.

We recommend that you review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit to understand how they collect, use, and protect your personal data.

Changes to This Policy​

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us​

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: support@simple-glossary.app