1. Introduction

At NovelReviewHub.com, we are committed to transparency about how your information is handled. We do not directly collect, store, or process personal data. Instead, third-party services may collect certain usage information on their own behalf when you visit our website. This policy explains those practices. By using our site, you consent to the data collection activities of these third parties.

2. Information Collected by Third Parties

Information Automatically Collected

• Device Information: Services may collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
• Usage Information: These services track pages visited, time spent, clicks, and referral sources to understand how users interact with our site.
• Location Information: General location data may be inferred from your IP address for demographic analysis and targeted advertising.

We do not access, control, or store this data. It is collected and managed solely by the third-party providers.

3. How Third Parties Use Your Information

The third-party services we use collect data for the following purposes:

• Website Analytics: To understand traffic patterns and improve site performance.
• Content Insights: To identify popular topics and guide future reviews.
• Advertising: To display relevant advertisements based on your interests and browsing behavior.
• Communication: To respond to emails you send us through our contact form.
• Legal Compliance: To meet legal obligations where required.

4. Third-Party Services We Use

Analytics Services

We may use analytics services to analyze website traffic. These services collect anonymous usage data such as page views, session duration, and user demographics. They use cookies and may collect your IP address, but no personally identifiable information is shared with us.

Advertising Services

We may use advertising services to display advertisements on our website. These services may collect and use information about your visits to this and other websites to provide targeted advertisements. This may include your IP address, browser information, and browsing behavior.

Ko-fi

We use Ko-fi to accept voluntary donations. When you donate, Ko-fi processes your payment information according to their own privacy policy. We do not receive or store any payment details.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small data files placed on your device by websites you visit. We do not set cookies ourselves. However, third-party services may use cookies to recognize your browser and track site interactions for analytics and advertising purposes.

Managing Cookies

You can manage or block cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality, such as analytics or donation processing.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, lease, or share your personal information with anyone. The only data collected is by third-party services listed above, and we have no control over how they use or disclose it. We may disclose information if legally required to do so.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable measures to protect our website, but we do not store personal data. Any data collected is handled by third parties under their own security practices. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

8. Your Rights and Choices

• Access and Correction: Since we do not collect your data, we cannot provide access to it. Please contact the third-party service directly if you wish to access or correct your data.
• Opt-Out: You can disable cookies in your browser or opt out of personalized ads using browser settings.
• Data Deletion: We do not store personal data, so deletion requests apply only to third parties.
• Do Not Track: Our site does not respond to Do Not Track signals. However, you can control tracking via browser settings or third-party opt-out tools.

9. International Data Transfers

Third-party services operate globally. Data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own, including the United States. These jurisdictions may have different data protection laws.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly allow third parties to collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided information, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy when we add new third-party services or change how existing ones operate. Updates will be posted here with a new effective date. Continued use of our site means you accept those changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy, third-party data practices, or wish to report a concern, please contact us at: reviewyournovel@gmail.com

We will assist you in directing inquiries to the appropriate third party when needed.