At Flixxy.com ("we," "us," or "our"), we respect and protect the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit Flixxy.com, we automatically collect certain information through log files and cookies:
- Log Files: Like most websites, we collect and use data contained in log files, including:
- Your IP (Internet Protocol) address
- Your Internet Service Provider (ISP)
- Browser type and version (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.)
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Date and time of visit
- Pages viewed on our site
- Referring website (if you clicked a link to reach us)
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our site
- Deliver relevant advertisements
- Improve site functionality and performance
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand site usage and improve performance
- Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness
Information You Provide
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, such as:
- Email address (if you subscribe to our newsletter)
- Name and contact information (if you contact us)
- Comments or feedback (if you interact with our content)
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and maintain our website
- Improve user experience and site functionality
- Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
- Deliver personalized content and advertisements
- Send newsletters (only if you've subscribed)
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
Third-Party Services
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our site. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites on the Internet. These cookies collect non-personally identifiable information to show you advertisements likely to be of interest to you.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site. This information helps us improve our content and user experience.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
YouTube Embedded Videos
We embed videos from YouTube, a service provided by Google. When you view pages containing embedded YouTube videos, YouTube may set cookies on your device and collect data according to Google's Privacy Policy.
Social Media Platforms
Our site may include social sharing buttons (Facebook, Twitter, etc.). These services may collect information about your visit and may set cookies. Your interactions with these features are governed by the privacy policies of the respective companies.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
We may share anonymized, aggregated data (data that cannot identify you personally) with:
- Advertising partners to improve ad relevance
- Analytics providers to understand site usage
- Service providers who help us operate our website
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or if necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety.
Your Privacy Rights
GDPR Rights (European Union Users)
If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You can request deletion of your personal data.
- Right to Restriction: You can request limitation of processing of your data.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: You can object to processing of your personal data.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw consent at any time.
Legal Basis for Processing: We process your data based on legitimate interests (improving our service), consent (for cookies and newsletters), and legal obligations.
CCPA Rights (California Users)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to Know: You can request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we've collected about you in the past 12 months.
- Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell personal information. If our practices change, we will provide an opt-out mechanism.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.
Categories of Information Collected: Identifiers (IP address, device ID), Internet activity (browsing history on our site), and geolocation data (approximate location based on IP address).
Other Jurisdictions
If you are located in other jurisdictions with data protection laws, you may have similar rights. Please contact us to exercise these rights.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of your privacy rights, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected] (or [email protected])
- Response Time: We will respond to your request within 30 days
- Verification: We may request information to verify your identity before processing your request
Cookie Management
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings:
- Block Cookies: You can set your browser to refuse all or some cookies
- Delete Cookies: You can delete cookies already stored on your device
- Third-Party Cookies: You can specifically block third-party cookies while allowing first-party cookies
Important Note: Blocking or deleting cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website. Some functionality may be limited or unavailable.
For instructions on managing cookies in specific browsers:
Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy:
- Log Files: Retained for up to 26 months (Google Analytics default)
- Cookies: Retention period varies by cookie type (typically 1-24 months)
- Newsletter Subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
- Contact Inquiries: Retained for 3 years for customer service purposes
After the retention period expires, we securely delete or anonymize your data.
Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Flixxy.com does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. Our website is intended for general audiences and is not directed at children.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at [email protected], and we will take steps to delete such information from our systems.
International Data Transfers
Our website is hosted in the United States. If you are accessing our site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers and databases are located.
By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States. We take appropriate measures to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Secure socket layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
- Secure hosting infrastructure
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Email Newsletter
If you subscribe to our email newsletter, we will use your email address solely to send you updates about our content.
- Opt-In: You must actively subscribe to receive our newsletter
- Unsubscribe: Every newsletter includes an unsubscribe link at the bottom
- No Spam: We maintain a strict "no-spam" policy and will never sell your email address to third parties
- Frequency: We send newsletters periodically (typically weekly or monthly)
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. At this time, our website does not respond to DNT browser signals or mechanisms.
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. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Post the revised policy on this page
- Notify users of significant changes (via email for newsletter subscribers or prominent notice on our website)
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Third-Party Websites
Our website contains links to third-party websites and services (including embedded videos). This Privacy Policy applies only to Flixxy.com. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all users of Flixxy.com.