Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 24, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how zenithgate.vip collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website.
Table of Contents
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
We collect information you voluntarily provide when using our website, including:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, and message content when you contact us through our contact form
- Newsletter Subscription: Email address if you subscribe to our newsletter
- Feedback and Comments: Any feedback, suggestions, or comments you provide
- User Preferences: Recipe favorites, filter preferences, and customization settings
1.2 Information We Collect Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, and navigation behavior
- Technical Information: IP address, user agent, referrer URL, and access times
- Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address (country and region level)
- Performance Data: Page loading times, errors encountered, and website performance metrics
1.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party services we use, including analytics providers and advertising networks, as described in this policy.
2. How We Use Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
2.1 Website Operation and Improvement
- Providing and maintaining our GAG recipe database and website functionality
- Improving user experience and website performance
- Customizing content and recommendations based on your preferences
- Troubleshooting technical issues and ensuring website security
2.2 Communication
- Responding to your inquiries, comments, and support requests
- Sending newsletter updates about new GAG recipes and website features (with your consent)
- Notifying you of important changes to our services or policies
2.3 Analytics and Research
- Analyzing website usage patterns to improve our content and services
- Understanding which GAG recipes and features are most popular
- Conducting research to develop new features and content
2.4 Legal and Compliance
- Complying with applicable laws and legal processes
- Protecting our rights, property, and safety, and that of our users
- Preventing fraud, abuse, and illegal activities
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except as described below:
3.1 Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, including:
- Web Hosting Services: To store and serve our website content
- Analytics Providers: Google Analytics and Plausible Analytics for website usage analysis
- Email Service Providers: For newsletter distribution and communication
- Content Delivery Networks: To improve website performance and security
3.2 Advertising Partners
We work with advertising networks to display relevant ads on our website. These partners may collect and use information as described in the "Third-Party Advertising" section below.
3.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information when required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.
5. Third-Party Advertising
5.1 Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Show ads based on your interests and previous visits to our website and other sites
- Measure the effectiveness of ads and provide reports on ad performance
- Improve ad targeting and user experience
- Prevent fraud and ensure ad safety
5.2 Ad Personalization
Google may use your browsing data to show you personalized ads. You can control ad personalization by:
- Visiting Google Ad Settings to opt out of personalized ads
- Using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Visiting Network Advertising Initiative for more opt-out options
5.3 Other Ad Networks
We may work with other advertising networks and partners in the future. This policy will be updated to reflect any changes in our advertising partnerships.
6. Data Security
6.1 Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption: HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
- Regular Security Updates: Keeping our systems and software up to date
- Monitoring: Regular monitoring for security threats and vulnerabilities
- Incident Response: Procedures for responding to and mitigating security incidents
6.2 Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
6.3 International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place when transferring personal information internationally.
7. Your Rights and Choices
7.1 Access and Control
You have the right to:
- Access: Request information about the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
- Portability: Request a copy of your personal information in a machine-readable format
- Objection: Object to certain processing of your personal information
7.2 Communication Preferences
You can opt out of our newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send you or by contacting us directly.
7.3 Browser Settings
You can control cookies and tracking technologies through your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.
8. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: Contact Form
- Address: Online Support Available
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.