Website: https://clivzo.com
1. Introduction
Welcome to Clivzo. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website or interact with our content and services.
This policy complies with applicable data protection laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union, and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for users residing in California.
2. Information We Collect
We collect several types of information for various purposes:
a. Personal Data (voluntarily provided)
- Name and email address (when you leave a comment or subscribe to newsletters)
- IP address (used for spam prevention and analytics)
- Any personal information you include in your comment
b. Usage Data (automatically collected)
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Operating system
- Referrer URL
- Pages visited and time spent
- Clicks and interactions
This information is collected via:
- Cookies
- Google Analytics
- Server logs
c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
- Personalize your experience
- Analyze site performance
- Deliver targeted ads through Google
You can control cookie settings through your browser or through a cookie consent banner on our site.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your data is used for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain the website
- To improve content and user experience
- To monitor traffic and detect security threats
- To manage comments and prevent spam
- To personalize and serve advertisements via Google
- To comply with legal obligations
We never sell your personal information.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are a visitor from the EU, we rely on the following legal grounds to process your personal data:
- Consent: When you agree to cookies or provide your email
- Legitimate Interest: For analytics, security, and minimal data storage
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable regulations
5. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are a resident of the European Union, you have the right to:
- Access your data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to data processing
- Request data portability
To exercise your rights, contact us via our official communication channels.
6. Your Rights Under CCPA
If you are a California resident, you may request:
- The categories and specific pieces of personal data we have collected
- The purposes for which we use your personal data
- The third parties with whom we share your data
- Deletion of your personal data (with certain exceptions)
You may exercise these rights without discrimination.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, including:
- Legal compliance
- Dispute resolution
- Site optimization
8. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your data with:
- Google (for Analytics and AdSense)
- Cloud hosting providers
- Spam prevention services (e.g., Akismet)
We do not share your data with advertisers beyond the scope of ad personalization through Google. All third parties are contractually obligated to protect your information.
9. Security of Your Data
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:
- SSL encryption
- Secure server infrastructure
- Access controls and limited user access
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Third-Party Links
Clivzo may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies individually.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe your child has provided data, please contact us so we can delete it.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this policy periodically.