Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 11, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Zote Media ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards personal information when you visit or use our website and related pages (the "Website"). By using the Website, you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please discontinue use.

Who We Are and Scope

Zote Media operates content sites focused on lifestyle topics for a global audience. This Policy applies to information collected on the Website and any contact forms or pages under our domain.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Contact details such as name and email address when you submit a form or reach out to us.
  • Content of messages or inquiries you send via our contact page.

Information Collected Automatically

When you access the Website, we may automatically collect:

  • Usage data such as IP address, browser type/version, device identifiers, pages viewed, time spent, and referral URLs.
  • Technical data related to performance and diagnostics.
  • Approximate location inferred from your IP address.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to operate the Website, remember your preferences, analyze traffic, and support advertising. You can control cookies through your browser settings and the cookie banner (where available). Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

How We Use Information

  • Provide, operate, maintain, and improve the Website.
  • Respond to inquiries and provide support.
  • Personalize content and remember preferences.
  • Measure and analyze traffic and performance.
  • Support advertising, including interest-based ads where permitted by law and your choices.
  • Prevent fraud, secure our services, and comply with legal obligations.

Advertising and Analytics

We may work with analytics and advertising partners to understand usage and deliver ads. This can include Google AdSense or similar ad networks that use cookies to serve ads based on visits to this and other websites. Where required, we request your consent before setting non-essential cookies. You can also adjust ad personalization settings in your browser or via platform controls provided by the ad partner.

Legal Bases (EEA/UK Visitors)

If you are located in the EEA or UK, we process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent (for example, non-essential cookies or marketing where required).
  • Legitimate interests (such as site security, analytics with minimal privacy impact, and service improvement).
  • Contract (to provide services you request).
  • Legal obligations (to comply with applicable laws and regulations).

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share information with:

  • Service providers that help us host, maintain, analyze, or secure the Website.
  • Advertising and analytics partners to support measurement and ad delivery, consistent with your choices.
  • Business transfers in connection with a merger, acquisition, or similar event.
  • Legal and safety authorities when required by law or to protect rights, safety, or security.

Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including to meet legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and our obligations.

International Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards for cross-border transfers (for example, contractual protections) to protect your information.

Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

Your rights depend on your location. Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Access and obtain a copy of your personal information.
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Request deletion of your information.
  • Object to or restrict certain processing, including for direct marketing.
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
  • Data portability (receive information in a usable format and transfer it to another controller).

EEA/UK visitors may also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority. California residents may have additional rights regarding disclosure, deletion, correction, and the ability to opt out of certain data sharing for cross-context behavioral advertising. To exercise any rights, please use the contact method below.

Children's Privacy

The Website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child provided personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" feature. Because there is not yet a common industry standard, we do not respond to such signals at this time. We will update this Policy if that changes.

Third-Party Links

The Website may link to third-party sites that we do not control. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those sites.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will post the updated version on this page and update the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Website after changes take effect means you accept the revised Policy.

Contact Us

For questions or privacy requests, please contact us via our contact page.

This page is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.

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