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1. Who we are Reader Spys (readerspys.com) is a technology and digital marketing blog. For questions about this policy, contact us at info@readerspys.com.

2. What data we collect Data you give us: your name and email when you use the contact form, and any message content you send. Data collected automatically: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time on page, referring website, device type and operating system. This is collected via cookies and analytics tools including Google Analytics and Google AdSense.

3. How we use your data We use your data to respond to enquiries, improve our content, display relevant ads via Google AdSense, and comply with legal obligations.

4. Google AdSense & advertising cookies We use Google AdSense to show advertisements on this website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads relevant to you based on your browsing history. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings (google.com/settings/ads) or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page (aboutads.info). For more information visit Google’s Privacy Policy at policies.google.com/privacy.

5. Google Analytics We use Google Analytics to track website traffic. This data is anonymous and aggregated. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

6. Cookies We use: essential cookies (site functionality), analytics cookies (Google Analytics), advertising cookies (Google AdSense), and preference cookies (your settings). You can control cookies in your browser settings.

7. Third-party links Articles may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

8. Data retention Contact form data is kept for up to 12 months. We do not sell your personal data.

9. Your rights You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your data by emailing info@readerspys.com. We respond within 30 days.

10. Children’s privacy This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

11. Changes We may update this policy and will change the “Last updated” date when we do.

12. Contact info@readerspys.com