Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 11/21/2025

Your trust matters. This document outlines how and why limited data is handled when you interact with this Site.

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how NotesFromEverywhere (the “Site”, “we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, and safeguards information when you access or interact with our content and services. We emphasize data minimization, respect for user intent, and transparency—especially regarding analytics and advertising.

1. Information We Collect

  • Voluntarily Provided: Email address (if you subscribe or contact us).
  • Automatically Collected (Non-Identifying): Browser type, general region (approximate), device characteristics, referring page, basic performance metrics—used to optimize experience and detect abuse.
  • Cookies / Local Storage: Used for session continuity, preference retention, and—where enabled—advertising or analytics customization.

2. Google AdSense & Third‑Party Advertising

We may display ads served by Google AdSense or similar networks. Third‑party vendors (including Google) use cookies or similar technologies to serve ads based on prior visits to this and/or other websites.

Google’s use of the DoubleClick / DART cookie enables personalized advertising. Users may opt out of personalized ads by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also learn more at the Google Ads Policies.

Third‑party ad networks may automatically receive your IP address or user‑agent string when ads are served. We do not control the tracking mechanisms those advertisers may deploy; review their respective policies for details.

3. Analytics

We may use privacy‑respecting analytics tools (or aggregated telemetry) to understand macro usage patterns (e.g., page performance, feature engagement). Where third‑party analytics are employed, their collection and retention practices are governed by their own policies. Personally identifying data is not intentionally stored in analytics events.

4. Legal Basis (International / EEA Context)

For users in jurisdictions that require a lawful basis (e.g., the EEA), processing may rely on: (a) consent (newsletter sign‑up), (b) legitimate interest (site reliability, aggregated performance insights, security), and/or (c) legal obligations (fraud prevention, compliance requests).

5. Data Retention

Subscription email data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion. Technical / operational logs (aggregated or anonymized) may be retained longer for performance benchmarking, capacity planning, and security monitoring. We periodically review stored data and prune unnecessary records.

6. Your Choices & Controls

  • Unsubscribe: Use the link in any email newsletter.
  • Ad Personalization: Disable personalized ads via Google Ads Settings.
  • Cookies: Clear or block cookies in your browser settings. (Some features may degrade.)
  • Access / Deletion: Contact us for removal of voluntarily provided personal data (e.g., your email).

7. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not directed toward children under 13 (or the applicable local age threshold). We do not knowingly collect such data. If you believe a child has submitted personal information, please contact us and we will remove it promptly.

8. Security

We employ reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect stored information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. Users should practice standard digital hygiene when browsing and sharing information online.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes. The Effective Date (above) will change upon revision. Continued use of the Site after updates constitutes acceptance. Material changes may be highlighted for visibility.

10. Contact

For privacy inquiries, data requests, or clarification, contact: privacy@notesfromeverywhere.example.