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UtdPulse (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates utdpulse.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
By using this Site, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
1. Information we collect
Information you provide directly If you contact us, comment on an article, or subscribe to a newsletter, we may collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
Information collected automatically Like most websites, we automatically collect certain information when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, device type, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and referring URLs. This is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
2. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. UtdPulse uses cookies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how visitors use the Site (analytics)
- Serve relevant advertising
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some parts of the Site may not function properly without them.
3. Advertising — Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertising on this Site. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies (including the DoubleClick DART cookie) to serve ads based on your visits to this Site and other sites on the internet.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- You may also opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices.
- Third-party ad vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this website or other websites.
Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet. For more information on how Google uses data when you use our Site, see Google’s Privacy & Terms.
4. Analytics
We may use Google Analytics or similar services to understand how visitors use the Site. These services collect information anonymously and report website trends without identifying individual visitors. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Third-party links
This Site may contain links to external sites (news sources, club websites, social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any site you visit.
6. Children’s privacy
UtdPulse is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
7. Your data protection rights
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or UK (GDPR): You have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data, and the right to data portability. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
If you are a California resident (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal information is collected, to request deletion, and to opt out of the sale of personal information. UtdPulse does not sell personal information.
8. Data retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
10. Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: Email: privacy@utdpulse.com