Introduction

Util-Hub ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website util-hub.org. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

Information We Collect

We collect limited information to improve your experience on our site. This includes:

• Usage Data: We log page views, including the page URL, referring URL, browser user agent, approximate geographic country (via Cloudflare headers), and a truncated IP address for analytics purposes.
• Cookies: Third-party services we use (Google AdSense, Google Analytics, and Cloudflare Web Analytics) may place cookies on your browser. We do not set first-party tracking cookies.

Third-Party Advertising & Cookies (Google AdSense Compliance)

We use third-party advertising companies, including Google AdSense, to serve ads when you visit our website. These companies may use cookies and web beacons to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.

• Google AdSense & DoubleClick Cookies: Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to Util-Hub or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
• Opt-Out Options: Users may opt out of personalized advertising at any time by visiting Google Ads Settings or by visiting www.aboutads.info.
• Google Analytics (GA4): We use Google Analytics to analyze traffic and improve user experience. See How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.
• Cloudflare Web Analytics: Privacy-focused performance analytics with zero client-side state or individual tracking cookies.

CCPA Privacy Rights (Do Not Sell My Personal Information)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to request that a business disclose what personal data it collects, requests deletion of personal data, and directs that a business not sell their personal data. Util-Hub does not sell personal information to third parties.

GDPR Data Protection Rights

We ensure full compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). EU users have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object to processing, and data portability. You can exercise your rights by contacting us.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected data for the following purposes:

• To monitor and analyse usage trends and improve the site
• To display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
• To detect and prevent abuse or technical issues

Data Retention

Usage data (page view logs) is retained for a maximum of 90 days, after which it is automatically purged. We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties.

Your Choices

• You can opt out of Google's personalised advertising at adssettings.google.com.
• You can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent Google Analytics from collecting data.
• Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that some features of our site may not function properly without cookies.

Children's Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at our contact page.