Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2025
Welcome to FactVault ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit factvault.info. By using our site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
- Automatically collected data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, time on page.
- Cookies: Used to enhance your experience and serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense.
- Newsletter email: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we store your email address to send the Daily Fact email.
- Contact form submissions: Name and email if you contact us directly.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To operate and improve FactVault and its content
- To display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
- To analyze traffic patterns using Google Analytics
- To send the Daily Fact newsletter (only if subscribed)
- To respond to contact form inquiries
- To detect and prevent spam or fraudulent activity
3. Google AdSense & Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising at Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.
Google's full privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use FactVault. This uses cookies to collect anonymized data about page visits, session duration, and traffic sources. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand visitor behavior (Google Analytics)
- Advertising cookies: Enable relevant ads (Google AdSense)
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
6. Children's Privacy
FactVault is a family-friendly, educational website suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, contact us at privacy@factvault.info and we will delete it immediately.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sources. These have their own privacy policies and we have no responsibility for their content. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or object to processing of your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@factvault.info.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
10. Contact Us
Email: privacy@factvault.info
Website: factvault.info/contact