At Forest Frenzy, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, forestfrenzy.space, or engage with our services. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. We encourage you to read this document carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data and how we comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
This Privacy Policy is designed to meet the requirements for applying to Mediavine through the Grow platform, ensuring transparency, compliance, and trust. If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at privacy@forestfrenzy.space.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide you with a better experience on Forest Frenzy and to improve our content and services. The types of information we collect fall into the following categories:
1.1 Personal Information
Personal information is data that can be used to identify you as an individual. We may collect the following personal information when you voluntarily provide it:
- Name: When you sign up for our newsletter, leave a comment, or contact us through our contact form.
- Email Address: When you subscribe to our newsletter, register for an account, or communicate with us.
- Contact Information: If you provide additional details, such as a phone number or mailing address, when reaching out to us.
- Payment Information: If you make a purchase or donation through our website, we may collect payment details (processed securely by third-party payment processors).
1.2 Non-Personal Information
Non-personal information does not directly identify you but helps us understand how you interact with our website. This includes:
- Browsing Data: Information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, and pages visited.
- Usage Data: Data about how you navigate our website, including time spent on pages, links clicked, and content viewed.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your preferences and behavior on our site (see Section 4 for details).
1.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party services, such as:
- Analytics Providers: Tools like Google Analytics provide aggregated data about website usage.
- Advertising Partners: Mediavine and other advertising partners may share data about your interactions with ads displayed on our site.
- Social Media Platforms: If you interact with Forest Frenzy through social media (e.g., liking or sharing our content), we may receive information such as your username or profile details.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes to enhance your experience and operate our website effectively. These purposes include:
- Content Delivery: To provide you with access to articles, guides, and other content on Forest Frenzy.
- Personalization: To tailor content, recommendations, and advertisements based on your interests and browsing behavior.
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send newsletters, or notify you about updates to our services or policies.
- Analytics and Improvement: To analyze website performance, track user engagement, and improve our content and user experience.
- Advertising: To display relevant ads through Mediavine and other advertising partners, including interest-based advertising.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes, such as responding to subpoenas or government requests.
- Security: To protect our website, users, and systems from fraud, abuse, or unauthorized access.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
3.1 Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers to operate our website and deliver our services. These providers may have access to your information to perform specific functions, such as:
- Hosting and Maintenance: Companies that host our website or provide technical support.
- Analytics: Tools like Google Analytics that help us understand website usage.
- Email Marketing: Platforms that manage our newsletter subscriptions and email campaigns.
- Payment Processing: Secure payment processors for handling transactions.
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
3.2 Advertising Partners
As part of our application to Mediavine through the Grow platform, we partner with Mediavine to display advertisements on Forest Frenzy. Mediavine and its partners may collect and use your information, including through cookies and tracking technologies, to serve personalized ads. For more information about Mediavine’s data practices, please visit their Privacy Policy.
3.3 Legal Obligations
We may disclose your information if required by law, such as in response to a court order, subpoena, or government investigation. We may also share information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.
3.4 Business Transfers
If Forest Frenzy undergoes a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity. We will notify you of any such change and provide options regarding your data.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on Forest Frenzy. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and track your activity.
4.1 Types of Cookies
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly, such as maintaining your session or enabling secure transactions.
- Performance Cookies: Collect data about how you use our site, helping us improve performance and content.
- Advertising Cookies: Used by Mediavine and other partners to deliver relevant ads based on your interests.
- Functional Cookies: Enable features like remembering your preferences or integrating social media content.
4.2 Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings or by opting out of certain tracking technologies. For example:
- Visit our cookie consent banner to manage your preferences.
- Use browser settings to block or delete cookies.
- Opt out of interest-based advertising through tools like the Network Advertising Initiative or Your Online Choices.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information under laws like the GDPR or CCPA. These rights include:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
- Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (note that Forest Frenzy does not sell personal information, but Mediavine may share data for advertising purposes).
- Data Portability: Request that we provide your data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@forestfrenzy.space. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by law (e.g., 30 days for GDPR, 45 days for CCPA).
6. Data Security
We take the security of your information seriously and implement reasonable measures to protect it, including:
- Encryption of sensitive data during transmission (e.g., SSL/TLS).
- Regular security audits and updates to our systems.
- Access controls to limit who can view your information.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. For example:
- Newsletter subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe.
- Analytics data is retained in aggregated form for up to 26 months (per Google Analytics defaults).
- Comment data is retained indefinitely unless you request deletion.
When your data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
8. International Data Transfers
Forest Frenzy is operated in the United States. If you access our website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions with different data protection laws. We ensure that any international transfers comply with applicable regulations, such as GDPR’s standard contractual clauses.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as social media platforms or partner organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
10. Children’s Privacy
Forest Frenzy is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions, per GDPR). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with their information, please contact us at privacy@forestfrenzy.space.
11. Mediavine and Grow Compliance
As part of our application to Mediavine through the Grow platform, we are committed to maintaining a privacy policy that aligns with Mediavine’s requirements and industry best practices. This includes:
- Clearly disclosing our data collection and sharing practices, particularly regarding advertising.
- Providing users with options to manage their privacy preferences, such as cookie consent and opt-out mechanisms.
- Ensuring compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant regulations.
Our partnership with Mediavine allows us to deliver high-quality advertisements while prioritizing your privacy. For more details on how Mediavine handles your data, please refer to their Privacy Policy.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or partnerships (e.g., with Mediavine). When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy and notify you through our website or by email, if applicable. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@forestfrenzy.space
Mailing Address: 123 Greenway Lane, Suite 100, Eco City, CA 90210, USA
We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and transparently.
14. Additional Information for GDPR Compliance
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: For newsletter subscriptions, cookie usage, and interest-based advertising.
- Contract: To fulfill services you request, such as processing a donation.
- Legitimate Interests: For analytics, security, and improving our website, provided your rights are not overridden.
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws or regulations.
You may lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country if you believe our processing of your data violates GDPR.
15. Additional Information for CCPA Compliance
For California residents, the CCPA grants you specific rights, as outlined in Section 5. We do not sell your personal information, but Mediavine’s advertising practices may constitute “sharing” under CCPA. You can opt out of this sharing by contacting us or using Mediavine’s opt-out tools.
We disclose the following categories of personal information to third parties for business purposes:
- Identifiers (e.g., name, email, IP address).
- Internet activity (e.g., browsing history, interactions with ads).
- Commercial information (e.g., purchase history).
16. Our Commitment to Transparency
At Forest Frenzy, we believe in being open and honest about how we handle your information. This Privacy Policy is part of our broader commitment to building trust with our audience as we grow with Mediavine and the Grow platform. We are dedicated to protecting your privacy while delivering valuable content about nature, wildlife, and sustainability.
Thank you for choosing Forest Frenzy. We value your trust and are here to answer any questions you may have about your privacy.
| City/Town | Eco City |
| State/Province/Region | CA (California) |
| Street | 123 Greenway Lane, Suite 100, Eco City, CA 90210, USA |
| Zip/Postal Code | 90210 |
| Friforestfrenzy@gmail.com |
| Country | United States |