This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how Simply Connect and Share (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, protects, and discloses personal information when you visit or interact with https://simplyconnectandshare.com (the “Website”) and any related content, features, or services (collectively, the “Services”).
By accessing or using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website.
This Policy applies only to information collected through this Website and does not apply to third-party websites, services, or platforms we do not own or control.
Information We Collect Automatically
When you visit the Website, certain information is automatically collected by our servers or third-party analytics providers. This information may include:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Language preferences
- Referring and exit pages
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages
- Date and time of access
- General usage and performance data
This information is used solely for analytical and security purposes, such as monitoring site performance, understanding visitor behavior, and preventing abuse. It does not personally identify you.
Personal Information You Provide
You may browse the Website without providing personal information. However, you may voluntarily provide personal information when you:
- Subscribe to a newsletter
- Submit a contact form
- Leave comments
- Participate in surveys or feedback forms
- Download resources
- Communicate with us directly
Personal information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Country or general location
- Any information you voluntarily submit (comments, messages, feedback)
You are not required to provide personal information, but certain features may not function without it.
How We Use Your Information
We may use collected information to:
- Operate and maintain the Website
- Improve content, services, and user experience
- Respond to inquiries or support requests
- Send newsletters or updates (with your consent)
- Manage comments and user engagement
- Monitor and prevent security issues
- Comply with legal obligations
We only process personal information when we have a lawful basis to do so, including consent, contractual necessity, legitimate interests, or legal requirements.
Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services to help operate the Website, including:
- Website hosting providers
- Email marketing services
- Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics)
- Affiliate and advertising platforms
These third parties only receive the information necessary to perform their services and are required to handle it in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Website. Google Analytics collects standard internet log information and visitor behavior data in a way that does not directly identify individuals.
We do not allow Google to use or share this data for its own purposes beyond providing analytics services.
You can learn more about Google’s privacy practices by reviewing Google’s Privacy Policy.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles and pages on this Website may include embedded content (such as videos, images, articles, social media posts, tools, or maps).
Embedded content from other websites behaves exactly as if you visited the third-party website directly. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that content—especially if you are logged into those platforms.
We do not control the privacy practices of third-party websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Affiliate Links and Advertising
Some pages on this Website may contain affiliate links or advertisements. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate partners and advertisers may use cookies or similar technologies to track activity related to their links or ads. We do not control how third-party advertisers collect or use your data.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help improve your browsing experience.
We may use cookies to:
- Understand site usage and performance
- Remember user preferences
- Support analytics and functionality
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Website.
(A separate cookie consent tool or banner may be used to manage cookie preferences.)
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” feature. At this time, there is no consistent industry standard for responding to these signals, and the Website does not currently respond to Do Not Track requests.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter, you may receive emails containing updates, resources, or promotional content.
You can unsubscribe at any time by using the link provided in our emails or by contacting us directly. Transactional or administrative emails may still be sent when necessary.
Links to Other Websites
The Website may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
Information Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
Once the retention period expires, personal information is securely deleted or anonymized.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Privacy Rights
GDPR (EEA Residents)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request data portability
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA & CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect and use
- Request deletion or correction of your information
- Limit the use of sensitive personal information (if applicable)
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell personal data)
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights
You may submit a request using the contact information below.
Children’s Privacy
This Website is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When changes are made, the updated date will be revised at the bottom of this page.
Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, you may contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://simplyconnectandshare.com
Last updated: January 1, 2025