This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit and use this website (the "Website").
We are committed to protecting your privacy and processing personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Do Not Provide Directly
This Website does not require user registration and does not ask users to provide personal information to use its core features.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Website, limited information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address (in anonymized or truncated form where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and interaction data
- Referring website
- Approximate geographic location (city or country level)
This information is used only for analytics, security, and service improvement purposes.
2. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Website may use cookies or similar technologies to:
- Measure traffic and usage patterns
- Understand how users interact with the Website
- Improve performance and user experience
Cookies used on this Website do not directly identify you as an individual.
Where required by applicable law, cookies that are not strictly necessary are used only after obtaining user consent through a cookie banner or consent mechanism.
You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time through your browser settings or the cookie settings provided on the Website.
3. Analytics and Advertising
3.1 Analytics
We may use analytics tools (such as privacy-focused or standard web analytics services) to better understand how visitors use the Website. These tools may collect anonymized or aggregated usage data.
3.2 Advertising
The Website may display advertisements provided by third-party advertising partners, such as Google AdSense. These partners may use cookies or similar technologies to display relevant ads.
Advertising partners may collect information as governed by their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third-party advertising providers for more information.
4. How We Use Information
Collected information may be used to:
- Operate and maintain the Website
- Improve tools, features, and usability
- Analyze usage trends and performance
- Ensure security and prevent abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell personal data.
5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Under the GDPR, personal data is processed on the following legal bases:
- Consent — for cookies and analytics where required
- Legitimate interests — to operate, secure, and improve the Website
- Legal obligation — where processing is required by law
6. Data Retention
We retain collected data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
7. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We may share limited data with trusted third-party service providers (such as analytics or advertising providers) strictly for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
All such providers are required to process data in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
We do not transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) unless appropriate safeguards are in place.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Union, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
You may exercise these rights by contacting us using the details provided below.
9. Children's Privacy
This Website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
10. Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
11. External Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites.
12. 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 "Last updated" date.
We encourage users to review this page periodically.
13. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how data is processed on this Website, you may contact us at:
Email: hello@affsquad.com