Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 01-01-2025

Effective Date: 01-01-2025

This Privacy Policy explains how masscommunicationtheories.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, shares, and protects your information when you visit our website. By using this site, you consent to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

a. Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our site, we collect:

  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent.
  • Cookies: Small text files stored on your device to enhance user experience (e.g., session cookies, Google Analytics cookies).

b. Voluntarily Submitted Data

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Analyze traffic trends via Google Analytics to improve content.
  • Personalize your experience (e.g., remembering preferences).
  • Serve targeted ads through Google AdSense (based on cookies and browsing history).
  • Respond to your inquiries or feedback.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for site functionality (e.g., page navigation).
  • Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics to measure traffic (see Google’s Privacy Policy).
  • Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to deliver personalized ads (opt out via Ad Settings).

You can disable cookies via your browser settings, but this may limit site functionality.

4. Third-Party Services

We use:

  • Google AdSense: Serves ads and uses cookies for behavioral targeting.
  • Google Analytics: Tracks traffic and user behavior.
  • Social Media Platforms: Embedded content (e.g., Twitter feeds) may collect data.

We do not control third-party data practices. Review their policies:

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your data. Information may be shared only in these cases:

  • With service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics) to operate the site.
  • To comply with legal obligations (e.g., court orders).
  • To protect our rights or prevent fraud.

6. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed outside your country (e.g., by Google in the United States). We ensure transfers comply with GDPR or other applicable laws.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR and CCPA

  • Access: Request a copy of your data.
  • Correction: Update inaccurate information.
  • Deletion: Ask us to delete your data.
  • Opt-Out: Withdraw consent for cookies or email communications.
  • CCPA Rights: California residents can request disclosure or deletion of personal data (submit requests to hello@masscommunicationtheories.com).

To exercise these rights, email hello@masscommunicationtheories.com.

8. Data Retention

  • Analytics Data: Retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default).
  • Emails: Retained until your request deletion.

9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided information, contact us immediately for deletion.

10. Security

We implement technical measures (SSL encryption, secure hosting) to protect your data. However, no online method is 100% secure.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in laws or practices. Updates will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date.

12. Contact Us

For questions, requests, or complaints:
Email: hello@masscommunicationtheories.com

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