Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 21, 2024
PEAK Wiki ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website peak-wiki.online (the "Site"). This policy also covers our use of third-party advertising services, including Google AdSense.
By using our Site, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Submit a contact form
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Participate in community discussions
- Report bugs or provide feedback
This information may include:
- Name and email address
- Contact preferences
- Messages and feedback you send us
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:
- IP address and geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- Search terms used to find our Site
2. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
2.1 Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google AdSense uses cookies and other tracking technologies to serve ads based on your interests and previous visits to our Site or other websites.
2.2 How Google AdSense Works
Google's advertising requirements can be summed up by Google's Advertising Principles. They are put in place to provide a positive experience for users:
- Google uses cookies to serve ads on our Site
- Google's use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads based on previous visits to our Site and other sites on the Internet
- Users may opt-out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network privacy policy
2.3 Third-Party Ad Networks
We may also work with other third-party advertising networks that use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your activities on this and other websites to provide you targeted advertising based upon your interests.
2.4 Your Advertising Choices
You can control and opt out of personalized advertising by:
- Visiting Google Ads Settings
- Using the Digital Advertising Alliance's Consumer Choice Tool
- Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
3.1 Types of Cookies We Use
Our Site uses several types of cookies and similar tracking technologies:
Essential Cookies
- Required for basic Site functionality
- Cannot be disabled without affecting Site performance
Analytics Cookies
- Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site
- Provide anonymous statistics about Site usage
- Used by Google Analytics and other analytics services
Advertising Cookies
- Used by Google AdSense and other advertising networks
- Enable personalized advertising based on your interests
- Track advertising performance and effectiveness
3.2 Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Site. For more information about managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Site Operation: To provide, maintain, and improve our Site's functionality
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries and send important updates
- Content Improvement: To understand how our content is used and improve user experience
- Analytics: To analyze Site usage patterns and optimize performance
- Advertising: To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense and other networks
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:
5.1 Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site, including:
- Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements
- Google Analytics: For website analytics
- Email Services: For sending newsletters and communications
- Hosting Providers: For website hosting and technical infrastructure
5.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information when required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
5.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Security Measures Include:
- SSL encryption for data transmission
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and authentication
- Secure hosting infrastructure
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
7.1 Access and Portability
- Request access to your personal information
- Receive a copy of your data in a portable format
7.2 Correction and Deletion
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your personal information
7.3 Marketing Communications
- Opt out of marketing emails at any time
- Unsubscribe links are provided in all marketing communications
7.4 Advertising Preferences
- Opt out of personalized advertising
- Control cookie settings through your browser
8. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify users of significant changes through our Site or email
- Maintain previous versions for your reference
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Privacy Officer
Email: privacy@peak-wiki.online
General Contact: contact@peak-wiki.online
Response Time: We will respond to your privacy-related inquiries within 30 days of receipt.
12. Additional Resources
For more information about online privacy and your rights, we recommend visiting: