Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 6, 2025
Last Updated: November 30, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how The Privacy Report (“we,” “our,” “us”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use theprivacyreport.net (the “Site”).

By using the Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in two ways: information you provide and information collected automatically.

A. Information You Provide

You may provide information when you:

Subscribe to our newsletter (email address required)
Comment on articles (name and/or email may be required)
Contact us directly (email and message)

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you access the Site, we may collect:

IP address
Browser type and settings
Device information
Pages viewed
Referring/exit pages
Time spent on pages
General (non-precise) location
Interactions with the Site

This information is collected through cookies, tags, pixels, and server-side event tracking.

2. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, tags, scripts, and server-side tracking to:

Understand how visitors use the Site
Improve site performance
Measure content effectiveness
Support limited advertising activities
Increase analytics accuracy through server-side tracking

We use CookieYes to manage cookie consent.

Cookies and tracking technologies do not run until you provide consent.
You may update or revoke your consent at any time through the “Cookie Settings” link on the Site.

Our Site is accessible to visitors from many regions. CookieYes provides a consent mechanism to all users, regardless of location.

How Analytics Providers Process Data

Some analytics providers may process certain information in aggregated or de-identified form, depending on their systems and configurations. However, analytics tools may still collect device information, IP addresses, event-level data, and interaction details before any aggregation or de-identification occurs.

3. Technologies We Use

Below are the specific third-party tools used on our Site.

A. Google Analytics (GA4)

We use Google Analytics to understand website usage. Google Analytics may collect:

IP address (Google may anonymize depending on region)
Browser and device information
Page interactions
Events (e.g., scrolls, clicks)

GA4 only runs after you provide consent through CookieYes.

B. Google Tag Manager (GTM)

Google Tag Manager is used to manage scripts.

GTM does not collect personal data on its own.
It controls when analytics and advertising tools run.
GTM respects CookieYes consent rules.

C. Meta/Facebook Pixel

We use the Meta Pixel to:

Measure website traffic
Understand engagement
Support limited retargeting or custom audience creation (if used)

The Meta Pixel only activates after marketing/advertising consent is given.

D. Stape.io (Server-Side Tracking)

We use Stape.io to support server-side tracking for:

More accurate analytics
Improved Meta Pixel performance
Reduced reliance on browser cookies

Stape.io receives only the data sent through our server-side tracking configuration, and only after consent is provided.

4. How We Use Information

We use information to:

Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
Analyze website performance
Create, optimize, and publish content
Respond to inquiries
Send newsletters if you opt in
Enhance user experience
Detect spam and security threats

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information with:

A. Service Providers

Trusted third parties that help us operate the Site, including:

Website hosting
Email/newsletter services
Analytics and advertising platforms
Server-side tracking infrastructure

B. Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or to protect our rights.

C. Business Transfers

If the Site or business is sold or merged, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. International Users and Region-Specific Rights

Our Site is accessible to visitors from many regions.

Users located in certain regions—such as the EU, EEA, UK, or California—may have privacy rights under local laws. These rights may include:

Accessing your personal information
Requesting correction or deletion
Objecting to or limiting certain uses
Requesting information about data sharing

If you are located in a region with applicable privacy rights and wish to exercise them, you may submit a request using the contact information provided in Section 12. We will respond in accordance with applicable laws.

7. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary to:

Provide site functionality
Send newsletter updates (if subscribed)
Maintain security logs
Comply with legal obligations

Analytics and server-side event data may be stored in aggregated or anonymized form for longer periods.

8. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect information, including:

HTTPS encryption
Secure hosting
Access controls
Server-side security protections
Regular software updates and maintenance

However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect information from children.
If you believe a child has submitted information, please contact us and we will remove it.

10. Your Choices

You have several options for managing your information and how the Site uses tracking technologies.

You may:

Manage cookie preferences at any time through the CookieYes banner or “Cookie Settings” link
Block or delete cookies through your browser settings
Decline or revoke consent for analytics or marketing tags

Some essential cookies may still be required for basic site functionality.

If you subscribe to our newsletter, you may:

Unsubscribe at any time using the link included in each email
Contact us if you need assistance removing your email address

We only send newsletters to users who have opted in.

C. Data Access, Correction, and Deletion Requests

If you are in a region that provides privacy rights (such as the EU/EEA, UK, or California), you may have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of personal information. We handle these requests as follows:

1. Identity Verification

To protect your information, we may take steps to confirm your identity, such as:

Verifying the email address associated with your request
Asking you to reply to a verification email
Requesting additional details when necessary to ensure the request is legitimate

We only request the minimum information needed for verification.

2. Response Timeline

We aim to respond to privacy-related requests:

Within 30 days when legally required
Or within a reasonable timeframe when no statutory timeline applies

If a request is complex or requires additional time, we will notify you.

3. What Can and Cannot Be Deleted

We can delete or remove:

Comments you voluntarily posted
Your email address from our newsletter list
Information you directly submitted to us (e.g., through a contact form)
Personal data stored in our systems that is not needed for security or operational purposes

We may not be able to delete:

Security and server logs needed for fraud detection, abuse prevention, or diagnostics
Aggregated or anonymized analytics data that cannot be linked back to an individual
Backups where deleting individual records is not feasible
Information we are legally required to retain

Where deletion is not possible, we may anonymize the data when appropriate.

4. How to Submit a Request

You may submit a privacy request using the contact information in Section 12. Please include “Privacy Request” in the subject line.

Information submitted as part of a request is used only to verify and fulfill the request.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The “Last Updated” date reflects the most recent revision.

Significant changes may be announced on the Site.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us:

The Privacy Report
Email: contact@theprivacyreport.net
Website: theprivacyreport.net