Welcome to ViralHunt! Your privacy is extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information when you visit our website at viralhunt.github.io (the "Site"). By using our Site, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily
We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to browse our Site. However, if you choose to contact us via email or submit feedback, we may collect:
- Your name
- Email address
- Any other information you choose to provide in your message
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, screen resolution
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URL, IP address (anonymized)
- Location Data: General location information (country, city) based on your IP address
- Log Data: Server logs, error reports, and performance metrics
Note: We use this information solely to improve our Site's functionality, analyze user behavior, and provide better content to our visitors.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Site Improvement: To analyze user behavior and improve our content, layout, and user experience
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use our Site and which content is most popular
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries if you contact us
- Advertising: To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense and other ad networks
- Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security threats
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
3.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us recognize your device and remember your preferences.
3.2 Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic Site functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site (Google Analytics)
- Advertising Cookies: Used to display personalized ads (Google AdSense, third-party ad networks)
- Performance Cookies: Help improve Site speed and performance
3.3 Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your experience on our Site. To learn more about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Important: By continuing to use our Site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Privacy Policy.
4. Third-Party Services and Advertising
4.1 Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to external websites and resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
4.2 Third-Party Service Providers
We use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and user behavior tracking
- Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements on our Site
- Bootstrap CDN: For website design and functionality
- Google Fonts: For typography and improved readability
5. Google AdSense and Analytics
5.1 Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site and other websites on the Internet.
How Google Uses Your Data:
- Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your interests (interest-based advertising)
- You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings
- You can also opt out using the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page at www.networkadvertising.org/choices/
5.2 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze how users interact with our Site. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and generates reports about Site usage.
Information Collected:
- Number of visitors
- Pages viewed and time spent on each page
- User demographics (age, gender, interests)
- Traffic sources (search engines, social media, direct visits)
6. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information in the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: We share data with trusted third-party services like Google Analytics and AdSense to operate our Site
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or legal process
- Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of ViralHunt, our users, or the public
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner
7. Data Security
We take the security of your information seriously and implement reasonable measures to protect it from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Security Measures We Use:
- HTTPS encryption for secure data transmission
- Regular security audits and updates
- Limited access to personal information
- Secure hosting infrastructure
Disclaimer: While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You use our Site at your own risk.
8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
8.1 GDPR Rights (European Users)
- Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to Restriction: Request restriction of processing your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your data for direct marketing purposes
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your data
8.2 CCPA Rights (California Users)
- Right to Know: Request information about the personal data we collect, use, and share
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal data)
- Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
8.3 How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@viralhunt.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.
Parents and Guardians: If you believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us at privacy@viralhunt.com.
10. International Users
Our Site is hosted and operated in the United States. If you access our Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.
By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top.
Your Continued Use: Your continued use of our Site after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
Recommendation: We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please don't hesitate to contact us:
Thank you for trusting ViralHunt!
Your privacy is our priority. We are committed to protecting your personal information and providing transparency about our data practices. If you have any concerns, we're always here to listen.