1. Introduction

Welcome to The Manly Lounge! Your privacy is important to me, and I am committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how I collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide when using this website. Please take a moment to read through this policy to understand my practices regarding your data.

2. Information I Collect

I may collect personal information when you visit The Manly Lounge, including:

  • Personal Identification Information: Such as your name and email address when you subscribe to the newsletter, leave a comment, or contact me directly.

  • Usage Data: I collect information about how you interact with the website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on those pages, and other diagnostic data. This helps me understand user behavior and improve the website experience.

3. How I Use Your Information

Your information may be used for the following purposes:

  • To communicate with you, such as responding to your inquiries, sending newsletters, or notifying you about new posts or updates.

  • To improve the content and functionality of The Manly Lounge, using data to understand user preferences and optimize the experience.

  • To process any requests you make through the contact form or comments section.

  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues.

  • To display advertisements that may be relevant to your interests.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Manly Lounge uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect data and improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small files that are stored on your device, helping the website remember your preferences and providing you with a more seamless visit.

In addition, I use third-party advertising services, such as Google AdSense, which may use cookies and web beacons to serve personalized ads based on your interests. These third-party vendors may collect information about your visits to this and other websites to provide relevant advertisements. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, this may limit some features and functionality of the website.

5. Third-Party Services

The Manly Lounge may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics, to help analyze website traffic and user behavior. These third parties may collect, store, and use information in accordance with their privacy policies. I do not have control over these third-party services, and you are encouraged to review their privacy practices.

Additionally, I may include affiliate links to third-party sites. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission. Please note that I do not have control over the content or privacy practices of these third-party websites.

6. Advertising

The Manly Lounge uses Google AdSense and other third-party advertising networks to display ads on the website. These third-party ad vendors may use cookies and similar technologies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing behavior. These ads help support the content on The Manly Lounge and ensure that I can continue to provide valuable information for free.

For more information on how Google uses data, please visit Google’s Privacy & Terms.

7. Sharing Your Information

I value your privacy and do not sell, trade, or otherwise share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. I may share data when required to comply with the law, protect the rights and safety of others, or enforce the terms of use.

8. Security

I take reasonable steps to protect your personal information, but please understand that no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While I strive to use acceptable means to protect your data, I cannot guarantee its absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to access, correct, or delete your data. If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact me using the information provided below.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or website practices. You are encouraged to review this policy periodically for any updates. The “Last Updated” date at the bottom of the policy will indicate when changes were made.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please reach out to me through the contact page on The Manly Lounge.

Last Updated: November 2024