The Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [Insert Date]Welcome to Zeeklog ("we," "us," or "our"), a technical blog dedicated to providing valuable technology-related content. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose information about you when you access or use our website located at zeeklog.com (the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect two types of information about you: Personal Information and Non-Personal Information.

1.1 Personal Information

Personal Information refers to information that can be used to identify you as an individual. We only collect Personal Information if you voluntarily provide it to us. The types of Personal Information we may collect include, but are not limited to:

• Contact information, such as your email address (e.g., if you choose to send us a message via our contact email: [email protected]).
• Any other information you voluntarily submit to us, such as comments on blog posts, feedback, or questions.

Important Note: We will never send you emails unless you have explicitly contacted us first and we are responding to your inquiry. We do not engage in unsolicited email communications.

1.2 Non-Personal Information

Non-Personal Information refers to information that cannot be used to identify you individually. We may automatically collect this information when you access or use the Site through the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies. The types of Non-Personal Information we may collect include:

• Browser type and version (e.g., Chrome 118.0, Safari 16.1).
• Operating system (e.g., Windows 11, macOS Ventura).
• Device type (e.g., desktop computer, smartphone, tablet).
• IP address (which may be used to determine your approximate geographic location).
• Pages you visit on the Site, the time and date of your visit, and the amount of time you spend on each page.
• Referral source (e.g., how you found the Site, such as through a search engine or a link from another website).

2. How We Use the Information We Collect

We use the information we collect for the following legitimate purposes:

• To Respond to Your Inquiries: If you contact us via [email protected] or through other voluntary submissions, we use your Personal Information to respond to your questions, feedback, or requests.
• To Improve the Site: We use Non-Personal Information to analyze user behavior, identify trends, and make improvements to the Site's content, design, and functionality. For example, we may use data on which blog posts are most popular to create more relevant content.
• To Ensure Site Security: We may use IP addresses and other Non-Personal Information to monitor and protect the Site from unauthorized access, fraud, or other security threats.
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may use or disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process (e.g., a court order) or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookie Consent: By using the Site, you acknowledge and consent to our use of cookies as described in this section. When you first access the Site, we will display a cookie consent banner to inform you about our use of cookies. You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings (see below for details). Please note that continuing to use the Site without adjusting your settings constitutes your acceptance of our cookie policy.We use cookies to enhance your experience on the Site. A cookie is a small text file that is stored on your device by your browser. Cookies help us remember your preferences (if any) and collect Non-Personal Information as described in Section 1.2. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of the Site (e.g., enabling page navigation). They cannot be disabled as they are critical to your ability to use the Site.
• Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us analyze how users interact with the Site (e.g., which pages are most visited, how long users stay on the Site). The data collected is anonymous and used solely to improve the Site's performance and content. We use [Insert Analytics Tool Name, e.g., Google Analytics] for this purpose. You can learn more about how [Analytics Tool Provider] processes data at their official privacy policy page: [Insert Provider Privacy Link, e.g., https://policies.google.com/privacy]

You have the right to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. The process for disabling cookies varies by browser—please refer to your browser's help documentation (e.g., Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data; Safari: Preferences > Privacy & Security) for instructions. However, please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent the Site from functioning properly.We do not use third-party cookies for advertising or marketing purposes, and we do not share cookie data with third parties for commercial advertising.We use cookies to enhance your experience on the Site. A cookie is a small text file that is stored on your device by your browser. Cookies help us remember your preferences (if any) and collect Non-Personal Information as described in Section 1.2.You have the right to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site and prevent you from accessing certain features.We do not use third-party cookies for advertising or marketing purposes.

4. Disclosure of Information to Third Parties

We respect your privacy and will not sell, rent, or lease your Personal Information to any third party. We may disclose information to third parties only in the following limited circumstances, which are consistent with Google AdSense Program Policies:

• Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to assist us with operating the Site, including but not limited to web hosting services, analytics tools (e.g., [Insert Analytics Tool Name]), and AdSense-related services. These service providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are prohibited from using your information for any purpose other than providing the requested services. For AdSense-specific services, Google (as the AdSense provider) may process certain Non-Personal Information (e.g., page views, device type) to serve and optimize ads on the Site. You can review Google's privacy policy at: https://policies.google.com/privacy.
• Legal Requirements: As mentioned in Section 2, we may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process (e.g., a court order) or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or other business transfer, your information may be transferred to the new owner or operator as part of the business transaction, provided that the new owner agrees to comply with this Privacy Policy and Google AdSense Program Policies.

AdSense-Specific Disclosure: We use Google AdSense to display ads on the Site. Google may collect Non-Personal Information about your visits to the Site and other websites to provide personalized ads based on your interests. You can manage your ad preferences or opt out of personalized advertising through Google's Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com. For more information on Google's data practices related to AdSense, please review the Google AdSense Program Policies: https://support.google.com/adsense/answer/48182.We respect your privacy and will not sell, rent, or lease your Personal Information to any third party. We may disclose information to third parties only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to assist us with operating the Site (e.g., web hosting, analytics tools). These service providers will only have access to the information necessary to perform their services and are obligated to protect the information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
• Legal Requirements: As mentioned in Section 2, we may disclose information if required by law or to protect our legitimate interests.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or other business transfer, your information may be transferred to the new owner or operator as part of the business transaction, provided that the new owner agrees to comply with this Privacy Policy.

5. Data Retention

We will retain your Personal Information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. For example, we will retain your email address and the content of your inquiry until we have fully responded to your request and for a reasonable period thereafter to address any follow-up questions. After that, we will securely delete or anonymize your Personal Information.Non-Personal Information may be retained indefinitely for analytical and Site improvement purposes.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following privacy rights regarding your Personal Information. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]:

• Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the Personal Information we hold about you.
• Right to Correction: If your Personal Information is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request that we correct or update it.
• Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your Personal Information, subject to any legal obligations that require us to retain it.
• Right to Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your Personal Information in certain circumstances (e.g., if you dispute the accuracy of the information).
• Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to the processing of your Personal Information if we are processing it for legitimate interests, and you believe your interests outweigh ours.

We will respond to your request within a reasonable time frame (typically 30 days) and may ask for additional information to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

7. Security of Your Information

We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include, but are not limited to, using secure web hosting services, encrypting sensitive data (where applicable), and limiting access to Personal Information to only those employees or service providers who need it to perform their duties.However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information, but we will take all commercially reasonable steps to protect it.

8. Links to Third-Party Websites and Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., technical resources, reference materials) and may integrate third-party services (e.g., analytics, AdSense). This Privacy Policy applies only to the Site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or compliance with AdSense policies of third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies and terms of service of any third-party websites or services you visit or interact with through the Site. Specifically, Google AdSense is a third-party service, and its privacy practices are governed by Google's own policies (linked above in Section 4).The Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., technical resources, reference materials). This Privacy Policy applies only to the Site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, Google AdSense Program Policies, or the Site's functionality. When we make changes, we will: (1) update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy; (2) display a notification on the Site's homepage for 30 days following the update; and (3) if the changes are material (e.g., changes to how we use cookies or disclose information to third parties), we will re-display the cookie consent banner. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information and complying with AdSense requirements.Your continued use of the Site after the updated Privacy Policy takes effect constitutes your acceptance of the changes.We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the Site's functionality. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.Your continued use of the Site after the updated Privacy Policy takes effect constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:Email: [email protected]