Last Updated: 9/3/2024
Welcome to Becoming Press (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website: https://www.becomingpress.com/. We are committed to complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users located in the European Economic Area (EEA).
Information We Collect
- Personal Information: We may collect your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter, comment on our blog posts, or engage in other activities on our website.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These include:
- Grow by Mediavine: To manage content and advertisements.
- Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and understand user behavior.
- Facebook: To provide relevant social media content and advertisements.
- MailerLite: To collect and manage email addresses for newsletters and marketing communications.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information for the following purposes:
- To send you newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent, where required by law) via MailerLite.
- To analyze website traffic and improve our content and services.
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data (GDPR)
If you are located in the EEA, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: When you have given consent to the processing of your personal data for specific purposes (e.g., marketing communications).
- Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g., improving our website and services) and those interests are not overridden by your rights.
- Compliance with Legal Obligations: When processing is necessary to comply with our legal obligations.
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We may share your information with third-party service providers, including:
- Google Analytics: For traffic analysis and website performance tracking.
- Grow by Mediavine: For content and advertisement management.
- Facebook: For targeted advertising.
- MailerLite: For managing email marketing and newsletters.
These third parties have their own privacy policies and are responsible for their practices regarding the use and protection of your information.
Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the EEA, you have the following rights under GDPR:
- Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
- Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal data.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we provide your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time, where we are relying on consent to process your personal data.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
International Data Transfers
If you are located outside of the United States, please be aware that we may transfer your personal data to countries outside of your country of residence, including the United States, where data protection laws may be different. We take appropriate measures to ensure that your personal data remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies for analytics, content personalization, and advertising purposes. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Privacy Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Security
We are committed to protecting your personal information. Our website uses SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology to ensure a secure connection and protect your data.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at [email protected].