Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit and use our website. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information directly from you when you interact with our website, such as:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, or other information you provide through forms, contact requests, or newsletter subscriptions.
- Automatically Collected Information: Technical information including IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, pages visited, and other usage data collected through cookies and tracking technologies.
2. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze traffic, and serve targeted advertisements. Specifically, we use:
- Google Adsense: For displaying personalized ads based on your interests.
- Google Analytics: To measure website traffic, visitor behavior, and improve performance.
- Microsoft Advertising: To deliver relevant ads and track ad performance.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our services and website functionality.
- To send you newsletters, promotional offers, and marketing communications (if you have opted-in).
- To analyze user behavior and preferences to enhance user experience.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.
4. Sharing of Information
We respect your privacy. We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Email Marketing Providers: Your information may be shared with trusted providers such as Mailchimp (or similar platforms) solely to send promotional emails and newsletters.
- Legal Compliance: If required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business assets.
5. Data Storage and Security
Our website is built on WordPress, including the use of plugins and third-party tools. The site is hosted on secure servers located in the United States. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. User Rights
You have the right to control your personal data. Specifically, you may:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Request corrections to your personal data if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
- Request the deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time by following the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
We comply with global privacy regulations, including:
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): Applicable to users located in the European Union, providing rights such as data access, rectification, erasure, portability, and objection to processing.
- CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act): Applicable to California residents, granting rights to know what personal data is collected, request deletion, and opt-out of data sharing.
7. Children’s Privacy
We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that personal information from a child under 13 has been collected, we will delete it immediately. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided us information may contact us to request deletion.
8. International Visitors
If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please note that your data may be transferred to and stored on servers located in the United States. By using our website, you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your country of residence.
9. Retention of Data
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
11. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. Updates will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, you may contact us at:
Website Name: artificialglobe.com
Contact Email: contact@artificialglobe.com
Last Updated: [2025-09-19]