Privacy Policy - Biography Website

Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our biography website.

Last Updated: October 17, 2025

1. Information We Collect

Personal Data

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register on the website
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Post comments or interact with content
• Contact us through our contact form
• Participate in surveys or promotions

This information may include:

• Name and email address
• Username and password
• Contact information (phone number, address)
• Demographic information
• Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Operating system and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Clickstream data and usage patterns

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our website and services
• Communication: To send you newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (with your consent)
• Personalization: To customize your experience and deliver relevant content
• Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and improve our website functionality
• Security: To protect against fraudulent or illegal activity
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you interact with our website
• Analyze traffic and user behavior
• Deliver personalized content and advertisements

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website usage (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices
• Marketing Cookies: Track your browsing to deliver relevant ads

You can control cookie settings through your browser. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

4. Third-Party Services and Integrations

We may use third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyze data to improve our services:

• Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis
• Social Media Plugins: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram for social sharing
• Advertising Partners: For displaying relevant advertisements
• Email Service Providers: For newsletter distribution

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Data backup and disaster recovery procedures

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR Compliance)

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

• Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our contact page.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your country where data protection laws may differ. By using our website, you consent to such transfers.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to deletion of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our contact page. We are committed to resolving any privacy concerns promptly and transparently.