Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 06/01/2023

Thank you for visiting www.bythesun.net. This Privacy Policy Notice outlines how we collect, use, and protect the personal information you provide when using our website, including any information collected through Google Analytics and Hotjar. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this notice.

1.1 Personal Information: When you visit our website, we may collect certain personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, and other contact details, only if you voluntarily provide it to us. We collect this information for the purpose of responding to your inquiries or providing you with the services you request.

1.2 Usage Information: We may collect non-personal information about your interactions with our website. This includes your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and referring URLs. We collect this information to analyze trends, administer the site, track user movements, and gather demographic information for aggregate use.

2.1 Our website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

2.2 We also utilize Hotjar, a web analytics and feedback tool provided by Hotjar Ltd. Hotjar collects and stores information about your website usage patterns through cookies. This includes mouse clicks, mouse movements, scrolling activity, and non-personal information regarding your device and browser. Hotjar's services help us understand user behavior and improve our website's user experience.

2.3 Both Google Analytics and Hotjar may collect other information, such as demographic and interest data, through cookies and anonymous identifiers. This information is used to deliver personalized advertisements to you across their respective networks based on your interests.

2.4 For more information on how Google Analytics and Hotjar collect and process data, please refer to their respective Privacy Policies and Terms of Service.

3.1 We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except as described in this Privacy Policy Notice.

3.2 We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you. These service providers have agreed to keep your information confidential and use it solely for the purposes specified by us.

3.3 We may also disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or if we believe that such action is necessary to (a) comply with a legal obligation, (b) protect and defend our rights or property, (c) prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing, or (d) protect the personal safety of users or the public.

4.1 We implement reasonable security measures to protect the personal information we collect from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

5.1 You have the right to review, update, or delete the personal information we hold about you. If you would like to exercise this right, please contact us using the information provided below.

5.2 You may choose to disable or block cookies by adjusting your browser settings. However, please note that doing so may affect your ability to access certain features or functionality of our website.

6.1 Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, please contact us immediately so that we can take appropriate action to remove the information.

7.1 We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy Notice at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated notice on our website. We encourage you to review this notice periodically to stay informed about our information practices.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy Notice or our privacy practices, please contact us.

Thank you for taking the time to review our Privacy Policy Notice.