Last Updated: 03/10/2025
Introduction
Welcome to blog.shcarab.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Leave comments on our blog posts
- Contact us through our contact form
- Participate in surveys or promotions
This information may include:
- Name and email address
- Website URL (if provided)
- Any other information you choose to provide
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:
- IP address and location data
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website
- Date and time of visit
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain our website
- Improve, personalize, and expand our website
- Understand and analyze how you use our website
- Develop new products, services, features, and functionality
- Communicate with you, either directly or through one of our partners
- Send you emails about new blog posts and updates
- Find and prevent fraud
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve your experience on our website. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which stay on your device until deleted).
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
Third-Party Cookies
Our website uses third-party services that may set cookies, including:
- Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Google AdSense: To display personalized advertisements
- Social Media Platforms: For social sharing functionality
Google AdSense and Advertising
Third-Party Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this site and other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ad Settings.
AdSense Data Collection
Google AdSense may collect and use information about your visits to this and other websites to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you. This information may include:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and language
- The date and time of your visit
- Web pages you have visited
- Your geographic location
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or acquisition
- Consent: When you have given us explicit consent to share your information
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Your Rights and Choices
Opt-Out Options
- Email Communications: You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time using the link in the email
- Cookies: You can disable cookies through your browser settings
- Personalized Ads: Visit Google’s Ad Settings to opt out of personalized advertising
Access and Control
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Object to processing of your personal information
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: claire@shcarab.com
Website: blog.shcarab.com