Privacy Policy

Welcome to Birdsia.com, your go-to resource accessible at Birdsia.com. Our Privacy Policy has been crafted with the utmost care to outline the types of information we collect and record, as well as how we utilize this information. We hold your privacy in high regard and have established this policy to protect your personal information. This policy applies to all users of our website.

Collection of Information:

We collect two types of information:

• Personally Identifiable Information (PII): This encompasses details such as your name, address, email address, and phone number.
• Non-Personal Identifiable Information (Non-PII): This includes data like your IP address, browser type, and pages you visit.

Use of Information:

We use this information for various purposes, including:

• We use your personal information to operate, maintain, and improve our Site, as well as to communicate with you regarding your account, inquiries, and updates.
• We may use your information to customize the content and advertisements you see on our Site, based on your preferences and browsing history.
• We analyze usage data to understand how our Site is being used, identify trends, and improve the user experience.
• We may use your information to detect and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity on our Site.

Log Files:

Birdsia.com follows a standardized procedure involving the utilization of log files, a common practice among websites, to gather important data about visitor interactions. These log files meticulously capture various details, including:

• Type of bird species viewed
• Pages visited on the website
• Time and date of each visit
• Duration of time spent on each page
• Referring to sources or pages that led visitors to Birdsia.com

It’s important to note that the information gathered in these log files is kept completely anonymous and does not include any personally identifiable details. The core purpose behind compiling these log files is to enable the analysis of trends related to bird characteristics, such as popular species, visitor interests, and browsing patterns. This data helps us administer the website more efficiently, monitor user navigation behavior, and compile valuable demographic information.

By anonymizing the collected data, we prioritize safeguarding individual privacy while still deriving valuable insights to enhance the user experience and optimize the overall functionality of Birdsia.com.

Use of Cookies:

We use cookies on our website to make your browsing experience better. These are small text files placed on your device when you visit our site. Cookies are widely used and help provide personalized content and improve the functionality of the site.

You can customize your browser settings to block all cookies or receive notifications when a cookie is being sent. However, please keep in mind that if you decide not to accept cookies, some parts of our service may not be accessible.

Here are the types of cookies we use to improve your experience:

• Session Cookies: These help operate our service.
• Preference Cookies: These remember your preferences and settings.
• Security Cookies: These are for security purposes.

Google DoubleClick Dart Cookie:

Google, one of our third-party vendors on this site, utilizes the Google DoubleClick DART Cookie. This cookie, known as DART, helps deliver targeted advertisements to visitors of our site, customizing the ads based on their interactions with www.website.com and other internet sites. It’s important to know that you can choose not to use DART cookies, if you prefer. You can do this by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network Privacy Policy, which you can find at the following URL: https://policies.google.com/technologies?hl=en

Advertising Partner Privacy Policies:

You can check out the Privacy Policies of each advertising partner on Birdsia.com.

Some ads on Birdsia.com, which are provided by other companies, might use cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons. These tools collect your IP address automatically to measure how effective the ads are and customize the ads you see on other websites.

Please note that the companies providing the ads, not Birdsia.com, control these cookies. If you’d like more information or prefer not to have these cookies, you can check out the Privacy Policies of these companies.

Third-Party Links:

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We do not assume responsibility for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We highly suggest reviewing the privacy policies of any other websites you decide to visit.

Disclosure of Data:

In certain situations, birdsia.com may need to disclose your data as required by law or in response to valid requests from public authorities, such as a court or government agency.

User Rights Under Privacy Regulations:

Under CCPA:

• Right to Know: You can request to know what information we have about you and obtain a copy of your collected personal data.
• Right to Access: You have the right to review the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Deletion: You have the option to ask for your personal information to be deleted.
• Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of the sale of your personal information.

Under GDPR:

• Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we have collected about you.
• Right to Rectify: You can fix any wrong or missing information we have.
• Right to Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal information.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request a restriction on processing your personal information.
• Right to Object: You can choose to disagree with how we handle your personal information.
• Right to Data Portability: Request the transfer of your personal information to another controller.

Changes to this Privacy Policy:

We may periodically update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We recommend checking this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about any updates or changes.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please feel free to contact us at birdsia.blog@gmail.com Your feedback is valuable to us, and we are here to assist you.

Date:

March 4, 2024