Effective Date: [13-02-2025]
Welcome to Finance Knock! We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website.
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Information We Collect
1.1 Non-Personal Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain non-personal information, including:
- IP Address: Helps determine geographic location and enhances website security.
- Browser Type & Version: Ensures website compatibility and an optimized browsing experience.
- Device Details: Includes device type, screen resolution, and operating system for better functionality.
- Website Interaction Data: Tracks pages visited, time spent, and click patterns to improve performance and user experience.
This data does not personally identify you; it is only used to enhance your experience and improve our services.
1.2 Personal Information
If you voluntarily contact us via email, phone, or the “Contact Us” form on our website, we may collect the following information:
- Name: Helps us personalize our responses and address you properly.
- Email Address: Enables us to respond to your inquiries and provide requested information.
- Phone Number: This allows us to assist you more efficiently and provide the best possible solutions.
1.3 Marketing Data
We may also collect additional information about your interests and interactions with our advertisements, including:
- Your responses to promotional emails or ads.
- Your browsing activity on our website is related to displayed advertisements.
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 Service-Related Uses
Your personal information is primarily used for:
- Addressing inquiries related to finance news, investment insights, and money-saving tips.
- Providing personalized support and recommendations.
2.2 Marketing and Advertising
We may use your personal information for:
- Delivering targeted advertisements and promotions on our website and through third-party platforms.
- Sending newsletters and marketing communications, provided you have opted in.
- Analyzing user preferences to improve advertisements and marketing campaigns.
2.3 Unsubscribe
You can unsubscribe from marketing communications or disable personalized advertisements at any time. Simply follow the instructions provided in each marketing email or adjust your preferences through your account settings, if applicable.
3. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
3.1 Use of Cookies and Advertising Data
- Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to display ads based on your previous visits to our website or other websites.
- These cookies enable Google and its partners to serve ads that match your interests.
3.2 Unsubscribe Personalized Ads
You can change your ad preferences or disable targeted advertisements by using:
3.3 Data Sharing with Third Parties
We may share non-personally identifiable information with advertising networks and partners to enhance the ads' relevance to users.
3.4 GDPR and CCPA Compliance
For users in the EU or California, we ensure compliance with data protection laws by obtaining user consent before collecting any personal data.
- GDPR Compliance (EU Users): We implement mechanisms to obtain explicit user consent for data collection and provide options for users to access, modify, or delete their data.
- CCPA Compliance (California Users): Users can choose to prevent the sale or sharing of their personal information. We ensure transparency in how their data is used.
4. How We Protect Your Information
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data, including:
- Data Encryption: It ensures that sensitive information remains secure during online transmission.
- Secure Storage: We safeguard collected data using advanced security protocols.
- Access Controls: Restricts data access to authorized personnel only, preventing any unauthorized access.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
5.1 Use of Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience. We use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences: Save your settings for a smoother experience.
- Analyze website usage: Helps understand how visitors interact with our content.
- Personalize ads and recommendations: Display relevant advertisements based on your interests.
5.2 Third-Party Cookies
We partner with third-party vendors, including Google, which may use cookies to collect data about your browsing activity.
Your Choices:
5.3 Web Beacons
Some parts of our service and emails may include web beacons (also called pixel tags or clear gifs). These help us track page visits, email openings, and website performance.
6. Types of Cookies We Use
6.1 Necessary / Essential Cookies
Type: Session Cookies
Administered by: Us
Purpose: These cookies are necessary for accessing website features, verifying users, and preventing fraud. Without them, certain services won’t work properly.
6.2 Cookies Policy / Notice Acceptance Cookies
Type: Persistent Cookies
Administered by: Us
Purpose: These cookies confirm if users have agreed to the website's cookie usage.
6.3 Functionality Cookies
Type: Persistent Cookies
Administered by: Us
Purpose: These cookies remember your preferences, like login details or language settings, for a smoother and more personalized experience.
7. Security of Your Personal Data
We prioritize your personal data's security, but no online transmission or storage method is 100% secure. While we use industry-standard measures to protect your data, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
8. Children’s Privacy Policy
- We do not collect, store, or process any financial or personal data from individuals under 18 years of age.
- We are not responsible for any financial loss if a child under 18 accesses our content and invests in the financial market using a parent’s or guardian’s money without consent.
- If a minor shares personal information by mistake, parents or guardians should contact us for its removal.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access Your Data: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correct Your Data: Request corrections for any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Delete Your Data: Ask us to remove your personal information, subject to legal or contractual requirements.
- Withdraw Consent: Opt out of marketing communications or personalized ads at any time.
10. Retention of Data
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is legally required.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page along with the revised effective date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us through:
