1. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to personal information processed by TheSiteMarket (“TheSiteMarket,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) through thesitemarket.com and pages that link to this policy (the “Site”). TheSiteMarket is the controller of personal information described in this policy.

This policy does not apply to third-party websites, products, or services that may be linked to or embedded in the Site.

2. Information we collect

Information you provide

We may collect information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, message content, feedback, and any other information you submit through a contact form or by email.

Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address and approximate location derived from it;
• Browser type, device type, operating system, and language;
• Pages viewed, links clicked, referring page, and visit dates and times;
• Cookie identifiers and similar online identifiers; and
• Diagnostic, performance, and security information.

We generally do not seek to collect sensitive personal information. Please do not send sensitive information through a general contact form.

3. How we use information

We may use personal information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Site and its content;
• Respond to questions, requests, and feedback;
• Understand how visitors find and use the Site;
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot errors, and protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats;
• Comply with applicable law and enforce our terms; and
• Create aggregated or de-identified information that does not reasonably identify you.

We do not use personal information for materially different purposes without providing notice or obtaining consent where required.

4. Cookies and analytics

The Site may use cookies and similar technologies. Essential technologies support security, basic functionality, and network management. Analytics technologies help us measure traffic and understand how visitors use the Site.

Analytics and other service providers may collect online identifiers, device information, and usage activity on our behalf. They may process this information under their own privacy terms. Where applicable law requires consent, we use non-essential analytics technologies only after consent is provided.

5. Legal bases for processing

If you are in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or another location that requires a legal basis, we generally rely on the following:

Where we rely on legitimate interests, we consider the impact on your rights and do not use personal information where our interests are overridden by those rights.

6. When we disclose information

We may disclose personal information to the following categories of recipients:

• Hosting, content delivery, and security providers that help operate and protect the Site;
• Analytics providers that help measure Site traffic and usage;
• Email and contact tools used to receive and respond to messages;
• Professional advisers, such as legal, accounting, or insurance advisers, when reasonably necessary;
• Authorities or other parties when we reasonably believe disclosure is required by law or necessary to protect rights, safety, and security; and
• A successor organization in connection with a merger, financing, sale, reorganization, or transfer of all or part of our website or operations.

We do not exchange personal information for money. However, some privacy laws may define certain disclosures of online identifiers to analytics or advertising technology providers as a “sale,” “sharing,” or targeted advertising even when no money is exchanged. Where those laws apply, you may request to opt out as described below.

7. Data retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including to respond to requests, maintain security and business records, resolve disputes, and meet legal obligations. Retention periods vary based on the type of information, why it was collected, and applicable legal requirements. We may retain aggregated or de-identified information where it no longer reasonably identifies an individual.

8. International data transfers

TheSiteMarket and its service providers may process information in countries other than the country where you live, including the United States. Those countries may have different data protection laws. Where required, we use an approved transfer mechanism or other appropriate safeguards for international transfers.

9. Your rights and choices

Depending on where you live and subject to legal exceptions, you may have the right to:

• Know whether we process your personal information and access or receive a copy of it;
• Correct inaccurate personal information;
• Request deletion of personal information;
• Restrict or object to certain processing;
• Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting earlier lawful processing;
• Receive certain information in a portable format;
• Opt out of a sale, sharing, targeted advertising, or certain profiling, where applicable; and
• Not be discriminated against for exercising a privacy right.

To submit a request, email info@thesitemarket.com with the subject “Privacy Request.” Please describe your request and the country or U.S. state where you live. We may need to verify your identity before completing a request. An authorized agent may submit a request where permitted by law, but we may require proof of authorization and identity verification.

If we deny your request and your local law provides a right to appeal, reply to our decision with “Privacy Appeal” in the subject line. You may also have the right to complain to your local privacy or data protection authority.

10. Children’s privacy

The Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can take appropriate action. Where local law sets a higher age for consent to online data processing, we will follow that requirement.

11. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Third-party links and embedded content

The Site may link to or display content from third parties. Those third parties may collect information when you interact with their services. Their handling of information is governed by their own privacy notices, not this policy. We encourage you to review those notices.

13. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised version on this page and change the “last updated” date above. If changes are material, we will provide additional notice where required by law.

14. Contact us

If you have a question, privacy request, or concern about this policy or our data practices, contact TheSiteMarket: