At GothicMood.com, your privacy is extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect and how we use, disclose, and safeguard your data. We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of your information in compliance with global data protection laws, including GDPR and CCPA where applicable.
By using GothicMood.com, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of data:
- Personal Information: Such as your name, email address, or contact details when you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, or contact us.
- Non-Personal Information: Including your IP address, browser type, device data, and pages visited. This helps us improve user experience and site performance.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content.
You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings at any time.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information collected on GothicMood.com is used for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain the website
- To improve user experience and content quality
- To send newsletters or promotional materials (only if you’ve opted in)
- To monitor usage and identify trends
- To manage affiliate partnerships and track commissionable activity
We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
3. Google AdSense and Affiliate Disclosure
GothicMood.com uses Google AdSense to display ads. Google may use cookies and web beacons to collect data in order to serve personalized ads based on your interests. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
We also participate in affiliate marketing programs, meaning we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through links on our site. These affiliate links do not affect your purchase price and help support the operation of our website.
4. Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. By using our website, you acknowledge this risk.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to access the information we hold about you
- Right to request correction or deletion
- Right to withdraw consent or object to data processing
- Right to file a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
7. Children’s Privacy
GothicMood.com is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or store data from children.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date” at the top. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us.