Effective Date: February 1, 2025
Last Updated: February 23, 2025
At Pocket Sense, your privacy matters. We’re committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share your data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle your information when you visit our site or engage with our content, in compliance with data protection laws like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA).
By using our website, you agree to the practices described below. If you disagree, please discontinue use of the site.
1. What We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Information You Provide
- Name, email address, or contact info you submit via forms or comments
- Any personal details you share when subscribing to newsletters or contacting us
b. Automatically Collected Information
- IP address, browser type, operating system
- Referring URLs, page views, time spent on site
- Device type and technical identifiers
c. Usage & Preference Data
- Content you engage with
- Click behavior and site navigation
- Inferred interests based on browsing patterns
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Provide and improve our content and services
- Send newsletters or updates (only if you’ve subscribed)
- Respond to your inquiries
- Analyze traffic and user behavior to improve site experience
- Prevent fraud and ensure website security
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not use your data for automated decision-making with legal or significant effects.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your data based on:
- Consent – when you voluntarily provide information or opt in to communications
- Contractual necessity – to deliver content or services you’ve requested
- Legitimate interest – to improve services and understand usage patterns
- Legal obligation – when required by law
4. Your Rights
If you’re in the EU/EEA (under GDPR), you have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your data
- Limit or object to data processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Receive a copy of your data in a portable format
If you’re a California resident (under CCPA/CPRA), you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect and share
- Request deletion or correction of your data
- Opt out of the sharing (we do not sell your data)
- Exercise your rights without discrimination
To exercise your rights, see the Contact Us section below.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data:
- With service providers (e.g., analytics or email platforms) bound by confidentiality
- As required by law
- During a business transfer, merger, or sale
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Pocket Sense uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and improve user experience
- Analyze traffic and behavior
- Deliver and optimize advertising
Some cookies are essential to site functionality; others (like analytics or ads) require your consent. You can manage cookies through your browser settings. If you’re located in the EU/EEA, we request consent before using non-essential cookies.
7. Advertisements
We may display ads through platforms like Google AdSense and Ezoic. These third-party partners may use cookies or tracking technologies to serve relevant ads. Any data collected via these ads is governed by the respective partner’s privacy policy.
We do not personally serve ads based on sensitive data.
8. Data Security
We use reasonable security measures to protect your information. Still, no website or transmission can guarantee 100% security.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described here or to comply with legal obligations. After that, we securely delete or anonymize your data.
10. International Data Transfers
If you’re located outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and stored in countries where privacy laws may differ. Where required, we use safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before submitting any personal data.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may revise this policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by the “Last Updated” date above. Significant changes may be communicated more directly.
13. Contact Us
Email: pocketsenseblog@gmail.com
If you’re in the EU/EEA and believe your data rights are being violated, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.