Privacy Policy for USABoatReviews.com
Effective Date: [01/05/2025]
At USABoatReviews.com, accessible from https://usaboatreviews.com, the privacy of our visitors is of extreme importance to us. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information that are collected and recorded by USABoatReviews.com and how we use it. This policy is compliant with applicable U.S. laws and regulations and is designed to meet Google AdSense requirements.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following data:
- Personal Information: Name, email address (if provided voluntarily via forms, subscriptions, or contact pages).
- Non-Personal Information: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referring/exit pages, date/time stamp.
We do not collect personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it to us.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To improve website functionality and user experience.
- To send periodic emails (only if subscribed to our newsletter).
- To monitor website traffic and performance.
- To detect and prevent fraud and abuse.
- To serve personalized or non-personalized ads via Google AdSense.
3. Log Files
Like many other websites, USABoatReviews.com makes use of log files. These files log visitors when they visit the site. This information includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamp, referring/exit pages, and the number of clicks.
This data is used to analyze trends, administer the site, track users’ movement, and gather demographic information. IP addresses and other such information are not linked to any personally identifiable information.
4. Cookies and Web Beacons
USABoatReviews.com uses cookies to:
- Store user preferences.
- Record session information.
- Serve relevant ads via Google AdSense.
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your experience on our site.
5. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display ads. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our website. Google’s use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to users based on their visit to USABoatReviews.com and other websites on the internet.
You may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network Privacy Policy at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
We may also work with other third-party ad networks or analytics partners, and their privacy policies may apply to your usage of our website.
6. CCPA Privacy Rights (California Consumers)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal data is being collected.
- Request that we delete any personal data about you.
- Opt-out of the sale of your personal data (we do not sell your data).
To make such a request, please contact us via our contact form.
7. GDPR Data Protection Rights (European Visitors)
While our content is primarily for U.S. users, we respect the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Users in the European Economic Area (EEA) have the right to:
- Access, update, or delete your personal data.
- Object to processing.
- Data portability.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us.
8. Children’s Information
USABoatReviews.com does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has provided such information, we encourage you to contact us immediately, and we will make efforts to promptly remove such data.
9. External Links
Our website may contain links to external sites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those third-party websites.
10. Consent
By using our website, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us through our website contact page or at:
Email: admin@usaboatreviews.com
Website: https://usaboatreviews.com