Dear Readers,
The privacy of our readers is important to FanningSparks. This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which FanningSparks collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from readers and visitors (“Users”) of the www.fanningsparks.com website blog (“Site”). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by FanningSparks.
Please be sure to review the complementary Disclosure, Terms and Conditions Policy
We strive to protect your personal information; however, we urge you to take every precaution to protect your personal data when you are on the Internet.
Personal Identification Information
You may visit the FanningSparks website blog anonymously. However, FanningSparks may collect personal identification information from you in connection with activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. See How FanningSparks Uses Collected Information below for the specific details.
We will collect personal identification information from you only if you voluntarily submit such information to us. You can always refuse to supply personal identification information, except that it may prevent you from engaging in certain Site related activities.
Non-Personal Identification Information
FanningSparks may collect non-personal identification information about you whenever you interact with the Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about your means of connection to the Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service provider utilized and other similar information.
Web Browser Cookies
FanningSparks may use “cookies” to enhance your user experience on the Site. Your web browser may place cookies on your hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about you. You may choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you do so, some parts of the Site may not function as intended.
How Collected Information Is Used
FanningSparks may collect and use your personal information for the following purposes:
• FanningSparks offers readers the opportunity to sign up for email notifications. Your email address, name and other contact data will be explicitly requested for this purpose. This is entirely optional and you are not obligated to provide this information unless you choose to join the email subscription service. If you decide you no longer want to receive email notifications from us, please contact us at FanningSparks(at)gmail(dot)com and/or follow the instructions contained in the unwanted e-mail message.
• FanningSparks may host giveaway contests which readers can enter for an opportunity to win a prize. Your email address, name and other contact data will be explicitly requested for this purpose. This is entirely optional and you are not obligated to provide this information unless you choose to enter the giveaway contest. The winners of a giveaway contest may also be requested to provide their mailing address for the purpose of shipping the giveaway prize to them.
In addition, FanningSparks may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users, as a group, use the services and resources provided on the Site. We use Google Analytics to analyze log file data and to report our website metrics. This information is generally limited to websites and links that point to FanningSparks.
How Collected Information Is Protected
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices, and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information shared with FanningSparks.
Sharing Your Personal Information
FanningSparks does not sell, trade, rent or share your personal identification information with other companies, individuals or third parties. We may share generic aggregated demographic information (ie not linked to any personal identification information) regarding Users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.
However, FanningSparks will disclose your personal information, if required to do so by law or in urgent circumstances, to protect personal safety, the public or our sites.
Linked Websites
Users may find advertising or other content on our Site that links to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Site, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies.
Third Party Advertisements
Many website blogs partner with an ad network, such as Google AdSense, to publish third party advertisements on their sites. Google may use cookies for a number of purposes, such as to stop the user from seeing the same ad over and over again, to detect and stop click fraud, and to show ads that are likely to be more relevant to the user.
FanningSparks has decided NOT to partner with an ad network to publish third party advertisements at this time.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
FanningSparks has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will post a notification on the main page of our Site and revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
Your Acceptance of these Terms
By using the FanningSparks website blog, you signify your acceptance of this policy and terms of service. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
Contacting FanningSparks
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of the FanningSparks website blog, or your dealings with this Site, you can contact us:
. Via the Contact form on the Site
. Via direct email at Admin(at)FanningSparks(dot)com
FanningSparks
Georgia, USA
This document was last reviewed and validated on April 10, 2023