Welcome to Pittsburgh Globe (https://www.pittsburghglobe.com). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website. By using our site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1. Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Submit comments or feedback
- Contact us via email or contact forms
This information may include your name, email address, and any other details you choose to provide.
1.2. Non-Personal Information
We automatically collect non-personal information such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Pages visited and the time spent on our site
2. Use of Information
We use the collected information for purposes such as:
- Enhancing user experience
- Personalizing content
- Improving our website and services
- Responding to inquiries or feedback
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
3.1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand your preferences and improve your experience.
3.2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Remember your site preferences
- Analyze site traffic and usage
- Serve personalized advertisements
3.3. Managing Cookies
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. However, this may affect the functionality of our website.
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect information about how users interact with our site. Google Analytics collects data such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referral sources
4.1. How Google Uses Data
Google may use the collected data to contextualize and personalize ads within its advertising network. For more information, please visit Google’s Privacy Policy.
5. Advertising Partners
We display advertisements on our website through third-party vendors. These vendors may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your previous visits to our site or other websites.
5.1. Third-Party Ad Networks
Our advertising partners include, but are not limited to:
- Google AdSense
- Other third-party ad networks
Each of these partners has its own Privacy Policy detailing how they handle user data.
6. Third-Party Privacy Policies
Our Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. We encourage you to review the Privacy Policies of any third-party services you interact with.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us to remove it.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the new terms.