This Privacy Policy outlines how Gibson Global News (www.gibsonglobalnews.blogspot.com) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name and email address (only when voluntarily submitted, e.g., through our contact form or comment section).
- Non-Personal Information: Browser type, device type, IP address, pages visited, and time spent on the site — collected automatically through analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Improve the content and user experience of our blog
- Respond to your inquiries and comments
- Monitor website traffic and usage statistics
- Serve relevant advertisements
3. Cookies
Gibson Global News uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors use our site.
Types of cookies we use:
- Analytics Cookies — via Google Analytics, to understand site traffic
- Advertising Cookies — via Google AdSense, to serve personalized ads
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some parts of the website may not function properly as a result.
4. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this blog. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
For more information on how Google uses data, visit: www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners
5. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. Google Analytics collects anonymized data about user behavior on our site. This data is used solely to improve our content and services. For more information, visit Google's Privacy Policy.
6. Third-Party Links
Our blog may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their individual privacy policies.
7. Children's Privacy
Gibson Global News does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: gibsonglobalnews@gmail.com