Effective Date: 03/09/2024
At Chanzy Quest, accessible from chanzyquest.com, your privacy is one of our main priorities. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that are collected and recorded by Chanzy Quest and how we use it.
1. Information We Collect
1.1. Personal Information
We may collect personal information such as:
- Name: Collected when you subscribe to our newsletter or leave comments on our blog posts.
- Email Address: Collected when you subscribe to our newsletter or communicate with us directly.
- IP Address: Automatically collected when you visit our site for security and analytics purposes.
1.2. Non-Personal Information
- Cookies: We may use cookies to enhance your experience on our site, understand your preferences, and track affiliate links.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect in various ways, including:
- To Improve Our Website: Analyzing how users interact with our site to enhance the user experience.
- To Send Newsletters: If you opt-in, we will send you periodic emails about new blog posts, updates, and promotional content.
- For Affiliate Marketing: We may earn commissions through affiliate links for products we recommend, such as those from Amazon.
3. Third-Party Services
3.1. Affiliate Marketing
We participate in affiliate marketing programs, including but not limited to Amazon Associates. When you click on affiliate links on our site, a cookie will be placed on your browser to track any sales for purposes of commissions.
3.2. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to track and report website traffic. Google Analytics collects data such as your IP address, device type, and browsing patterns. This data is used to improve our content and user experience.
4. Cookies
Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use cookies for various purposes, such as:
- Functional Cookies: To recognize you when you return to our site.
- Performance Cookies: To track how you interact with our site.
- Affiliate Cookies: To track clicks on affiliate links and any resulting sales.
You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options. More detailed information about cookie management with specific web browsers can be found at the browsers’ respective websites.
5. Your Data Rights
You have the following rights concerning your personal data:
- Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: You can ask us to correct any incorrect or incomplete data.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data.
- Objection: You can object to the processing of your data.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [your email].
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Policy Updates
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Effective Date of Latest Update: [Insert Date]
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please feel free to contact us:
- Email: your-email@chanzyquest.com
- Contact Form: Available on our Contact Page
10. Affiliate Disclosure
Chanzy Quest participates in affiliate marketing programs, including but not limited to the Amazon Associates Program. This means that we may earn commissions by promoting products and services that we believe will add value to our readers. When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.
Important Points:
- Transparency: We only recommend products and services that we have personally used or thoroughly researched.
- No Additional Cost: Purchasing through our affiliate links does not increase the price you pay for the product or service.
- Trust and Integrity: Our participation in affiliate programs does not influence our editorial content or the opinions expressed on Chanzy Quest.
11. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or provide your information voluntarily through forms or comments, you consent to the collection and use of your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy.
- Legitimate Interests: We process your data to maintain and improve our website, analyze site usage, and engage in affiliate marketing to support our blog. These activities are essential for the operation and growth of Chanzy Quest.
- Performance of a Contract: If you make a donation, the processing of your personal data is necessary to fulfill the donation process.
12. Your Rights Under GDPR and Other Data Protection Laws
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have specific rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
- Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: You may request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request the restriction of processing your personal data.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in Section 9.
13. International Data Transfers
Your information, including personal data, may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country of residence. By using Chanzy Quest, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country.
We take appropriate measures to ensure that your data remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.
14. No Sale of Personal Data
Chanzy Quest does not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except as described in this Privacy Policy. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, as long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
15. Opt-Out Options
You have the option to opt-out of receiving our newsletters or promotional emails at any time. To do so, click the “unsubscribe” link included in every email or contact us directly through the methods provided in Section 9.
For managing cookies and tracking preferences, you can adjust your browser settings to decline cookies or notify you when a cookie is being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality and user experience of our website.
By using Chanzy Quest, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.