Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how PoolMega collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website at poolmega.com. As an informational blog, we do not require registration, collect personal data for storage, or sell user information. We use standard web technologies to improve your experience and analyze site traffic.
Information We Collect
When you visit PoolMega, we automatically collect certain non-personal information through standard web technologies. This includes:
- IP address and geographic location (derived from IP)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring URLs
- Standard server log data
This information is not linked to any individual identity and cannot be used to personally identify you.
How We Use Information
The data collected is used solely for the following purposes:
- To analyze website traffic and user behavior
- To improve site performance and content relevance
- To understand which topics and guides are most valuable to our readers
- To ensure the website functions properly across devices and browsers
We do not use this information for targeted advertising, profiling, or commercial selling. No personal data is stored in databases.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember preferences and analyze site usage.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential cookies: Enable core site functionality such as page loading and security
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our content (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Advertising cookies: Used by third-party networks to serve relevant ads (see Third-Party Services below)
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain site features but will not prevent access to content.
Third-Party Services
PoolMega uses trusted third-party services to support website operations:
- Google Analytics: Tracks anonymous traffic patterns to improve content delivery
- Google AdSense: Displays contextual advertisements based on page content, not personal data
- Cloudflare: Provides security and performance optimization
These services may collect data under their own privacy policies. We do not control their practices and encourage you to review their policies:
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect the integrity of our website and the data collected through server logs and analytics. However, since we do not store personal information, there is no database to compromise. All data collected is either anonymous or transient.
We do not store IP addresses, cookies, or browsing history beyond what is necessary for analytics and security monitoring. Server logs are automatically deleted after 30 days.
Your Rights
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected about them
- Request deletion of their personal information (if any is stored)
- Opt out of the sale of their personal information
- Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights
Since PoolMega does not collect or sell personal information, there is no data to delete or opt out of. However, you may contact us to request a copy of any data collected via server logs or analytics, and we will provide a summary of anonymized usage patterns.
Children's Privacy
PoolMega is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take immediate steps to delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The most current version will always be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Material changes will be communicated via a notice on our homepage for at least 30 days before taking effect.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise your rights under the CCPA, please contact us at:
JayKay Sun
201 Harrison St
San Francisco, CA 94105
Email: [email protected]
