Last updated: March 16, 2025
Welcome to RootDenied.io (the “Website”). Your privacy is important to us, and this policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our Website.
1. Information We Collect
We do not require user registration; however, we collect the following data:
1.1 Comments
When visitors leave comments on the Website, we collect:
- Name (as entered)
- Email address (for anti-spam verification, not displayed publicly)
- IP address & browser user agent (for spam detection)
This data is stored in WordPress and used solely for moderation and engagement.
1.2 Cookies
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies may be used for:
- Saving your name and email in the comment form (optional, for convenience)
- Analytics and advertising services (see Sections 2 & 3)
You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
2. Analytics & Tracking
We use Google Analytics to understand Website traffic. Google Analytics may collect:
- Your IP address, device, browser type, and interaction data
- Anonymized location data
Google Analytics uses cookies to track visits. You can opt-out via Google’s opt-out tool.
3. Advertising (Google AdSense)
We plan to display ads via Google AdSense, which uses cookies to serve relevant ads. AdSense may:
- Track browsing behavior across websites
- Show personalized or non-personalized ads based on your preferences
You can manage AdSense ad settings via Google Ad Settings.
4. Affiliate & Referral Links
Some links on this Website may be affiliate links, meaning we earn a commission if you make a purchase through them. Clicking on such links does not increase your cost but helps support the Website.
5. Email Contact
If you contact us at [email protected], we will store your email for responding to inquiries but will not share it with third parties.
6. Data Security & Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, data collected through third-party services like Google Analytics and AdSense may be processed according to their policies.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request access to personal data we store
- Request data deletion
- Opt out of personalized ads
For any data-related inquiries, contact us at [email protected].
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the last updated date.