Privacy Policy -

Privacy Policy for Shameling.com

Effective Date: 11-27-2024

At Shameling.com, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, shameling.com, including all of its subdomains (the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of data when you visit our Site:

Personal Information: We may collect personal data that you provide to us directly, such as your name, email address, and any other information you submit through contact forms, comments, or registration forms.
Usage Data: We collect non-personal data about your interaction with our Site, including IP addresses, browser type, referring/exit pages, operating system, and timestamps. This information helps us understand how visitors use our Site and improve user experience.

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Shameling.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and collect data about your usage patterns. Cookies are small files stored on your device to store information, such as your preferences or browsing behavior.

Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the proper functioning of the Site.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use the Site, such as which pages you visit most often.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the Site to remember your preferences (such as language or region).
- Advertising Cookies: These are used to deliver personalized ads to you.
Third-Party Cookies:
- We use third-party services, including Google AdSense, Google Analytics, and social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, X, Pinterest, and YouTube), that may also use cookies. For example, Google AdSense uses cookies to display personalized ads to you based on your interests.
Managing Cookies: You can manage your cookie preferences by adjusting the settings in your browser. You can disable cookies, but please note that doing so may affect the functionality of the Site.

3. Google AdSense & Affiliate Marketing

We use Google AdSense to display ads on the Site. Google AdSense may use cookies to deliver targeted advertising to you based on your interests and previous visits to our Site or other websites. Google may collect data such as your IP address, browser type, and interactions with ads.

For more information on how Google AdSense collects and processes data, visit Google’s Privacy Policy.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.

We also place affiliate links in various posts across our website. These links will redirect you to a product or service provided by the links repsective site (ie., Amazon, etc.). By clicking these links and purchasing products or services we may be compensated monetarily. Every affiliate link will be noted as being such a link.

4. Data Collection and Usage

We collect and use your data for the following purposes:

To Improve Our Site: To enhance and personalize your user experience, analyze usage trends, and troubleshoot any technical issues.
To Communicate with You: If you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us through forms, we may use your data to send you updates, promotions, or respond to inquiries.
Advertising and Marketing: We may use the information to serve you targeted ads, including via Google AdSense and other advertising partners.

5. Analytics

We use Google Analytics and other third-party analytics services to track and analyze usage data to improve our Site’s functionality. Google Analytics collects data such as page views, time spent on the Site, and other interaction metrics.

Google Analytics may collect information about your device, browser, and usage patterns. This data is anonymized and aggregated.

For more information on how Google Analytics processes your data, visit Google Analytics Privacy Policy.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On, which is available at Google Analytics Opt-Out.

6. Social Media Integration

We integrate with various social media platforms, including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Pinterest, and YouTube, which may collect and process your data. These platforms may use cookies and other tracking technologies to personalize your experience and serve ads to you.

Facebook: We may share content from Shameling.com on Facebook. If you interact with Facebook buttons (like, share, comment), Facebook may collect data about you. Please refer to Facebook’s Privacy Policy for more information.
X (Twitter): If you share content from Shameling.com on X, the platform may collect and use your data. Please refer to X’s Privacy Policy for more details.
Pinterest: If you use Pinterest features on Shameling.com, Pinterest may collect your data for marketing purposes. Please refer to Pinterest’s Privacy Policy for more information.
YouTube: Shameling.com may feature videos embedded from YouTube, which may track your interaction with those videos. You can refer to YouTube’s Privacy Policy for details.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. When data is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymize it, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

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

Right to Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You can request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
Right to Restrict Processing: You can request a restriction on how we process your personal data.
Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing or other legitimate purposes.
Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw any consent you have previously given for the processing of your personal data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information].

9. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.

11. Contact Information

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

Shameling.com
Email: shamelingpodcasts@gmail.com

By using Shameling.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.