Effective Date: June 18, 2025
Caleb MS ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website www.calebms.com (the "Service"), an infographic and multimedia platform providing news, articles, videos, and images across various categories including tech reviews, mobile phones, and parenting. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to providing informative and family-friendly content, free from hate speech, discrimination, sexually explicit material, or political propaganda.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our Service. As a data controller, we are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
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1. Information We Collect
We aim to collect minimal personal information necessary for the operation and improvement of our Service. The types of information we may collect include:
Information You Provide Directly:
- Contact Form: When you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and your message. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiries, typically within 24-48 hours, via email from [email protected] or [email protected].
- Newsletter Subscription: If you subscribe to our newsletter via Mailchimp, we collect your email address and name. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our newsletters, which will result in immediate deletion of your data from our newsletter list.
- Donation Messages: If you choose to leave a message with your donation through PayPal, we receive a partial, hidden version of your name along with your message. We use this information for internal records and to acknowledge your support.
- Comments System (Google Account): If you choose to comment on our content, you can do so anonymously or by signing in with your Google account. If you sign in with Google, we store your Google profile name and picture, which are displayed alongside your comments. This information is managed by Google on their end, and any changes you make to your Google account profile will reflect on our site.
- Acknowledgements Page Submissions: If you identify errors or security risks and wish to be acknowledged on our Acknowledgements page, you choose how your name (and optional referral links) will be displayed. This information is provided voluntarily by you.
Automatically Collected Information (Usage Data):
- IP Address & Device Information: We use Google Analytics and the ipinfo API. Google Analytics collects information about your interaction with our Service, such as pages visited and time spent. The ipinfo API collects your IP address specifically to display localized weather and time information relevant to your location.
- Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience. These include:
- Cookies that temporarily store your IP address for the localized weather/time display.
- Cookies that remember your site preferences (e.g., dark mode/light mode themes).
- Cookies that prevent excessive generation of AI summaries or key takeaways.
- Most cookies can be managed or cleared directly from your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our content and Service.
- To respond to your inquiries and feedback submitted via contact forms or email.
- To send you our newsletter, if you have subscribed.
- To personalize your experience by displaying localized weather and time.
- To manage and display comments you post on our articles.
- To acknowledge contributors on our Acknowledgements page, based on their preference.
- To analyze website usage and improve our Service (through Google Analytics).
- To ensure positive user interaction and moderate comments.
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues.
3. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations.
- Contact Form Submissions: Information submitted through our contact form is stored until you explicitly request its removal.
- Newsletter Data: Your data is immediately deleted from our Mailchimp list upon your unsubscription.
- Analytics & IPinfo Data: Data collected by Google Analytics and the ipinfo API (including your IP address) is retained only for the duration of your visit to our site and is deleted once you leave.
- Comments System: Your Google profile name, picture, and comment content are stored as long as the comment is published. If you wish to remove a comment posted using a Google account more than 48 hours ago, you must contact us directly.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We use third-party services like Mailchimp for newsletters, Google Analytics for website analysis, ipinfo API for localization, and PayPal for donations. These providers process data on our behalf and are obligated to protect your information in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable laws. We do not directly collect or store sensitive financial information for donations; this is entirely handled by PayPal.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order or government agency).
- Business Transfers: In the unlikely event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal data may be transferred. We will provide notice before your Personal Data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.
5. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
As the data controller, Caleb MS respects your rights concerning your personal data. You have the right to:
- Access Your Data: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectify Your Data: Request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.
- Erase Your Data ("Right to Be Forgotten"): Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., legal obligations).
- Object to Processing: Object to our processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
- Data Portability: Request that we transfer your personal data to another organization.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
6. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child under 13 has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us immediately at [email protected]. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from children without verifiable parental consent, we will take immediate steps to remove that information from our servers.
7. Links to Other Websites and Embedded Content
Our Service may contain links to other websites not operated by us, or embed content (such as images or videos) from social media platforms. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your data, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
- By email: [email protected]
- By visiting our contact page on our website: www.calebms.com/p/contact.html