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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 13, 2026

1. Who We Are

SemicolonDG operates the website https://semicolondg.com, a blog focused on technology reviews, AI, stock market, cryptocurrency, gadgets, and global news.

2. Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Data

  • Log data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring website, pages visited, and time spent on pages.
  • Analytics: We use tools like Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager) to understand visitor behavior and improve the site.
  • Advertising: We display ads through services such as a-ads.com and possibly other ad networks. These may use cookies to show relevant advertisements.

Information You Provide

  • Comments: When you leave a comment, we collect your name, email address, website (optional), and the comment content. Your IP address and browser user agent are also collected for spam protection.
  • Contact forms / Newsletter (if you add any later): Name and email address.
  • Account registration (if enabled): Username, email, and password.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Essential site functionality (login, comment preferences)
  • Analytics and performance tracking
  • Advertising personalization (where allowed)

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. We recommend using a cookie consent banner for better compliance.

4. How We Use Your Information

  • To operate and improve the website
  • To moderate comments and prevent spam
  • To analyze site traffic and user behavior
  • To serve personalized or relevant advertisements
  • To respond to your inquiries (if you contact us)

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share data with:

  • Third-party service providers: Google (Analytics/Tag Manager), a-ads, Automattic (WordPress/Gravatar), spam protection services, and hosting providers.
  • Legal requirements: If required by law, court order, or government request.
  • Embedded content: YouTube, Twitter/X, or other embedded media may collect data when you interact with them.

6. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction (e.g., the United States), where data protection laws may differ. We rely on appropriate safeguards where required.

7. Data Retention

  • Comments and associated data are kept indefinitely (unless deleted).
  • Analytics data is retained for up to 26 months (Google Analytics default, subject to change).
  • We delete or anonymize data when it is no longer needed.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, etc.), you may have rights to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at [Your Email]. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our site is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it.

10. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top will be revised accordingly. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.

12. Contact Us

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: contacts@semicolondg.com