Google Ads Forum Privacy Policy

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This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information in connection with your use of the Google Ads Forum (the "Forum"). By using the Forum, you agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you use the Forum:

• Information you provide directly:

  • Registration information: When you register for the Forum, we collect your name, email address, and a username.

  • Profile information: You may choose to provide additional information for your user profile, such as a profile picture, a short bio, or links to your social media profiles.

  • Content you post: We collect the content you post on the Forum, including your questions, answers, comments, and private messages. This content may contain personal information.

  • Communications: We collect information you provide when you communicate with us, such as through email or support requests.

• Information collected automatically:

  • Usage data: We collect information about your interactions with the Forum, such as the pages you visit, the time and date of your visits, and the content you view.

  • Device information: We collect information about the device you use to access the Forum, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.

  • Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your use of the Forum. Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain the Forum: We use your information to operate the Forum, including to create and manage your account, to enable you to post content, and to provide technical support.

• To personalize your experience: We use your information to personalize your experience on the Forum, such as by showing you relevant content and recommendations.

• To communicate with you: We use your information to communicate with you about your account, to send you updates about the Forum, and to respond to your inquiries.

• To improve the Forum: We use your information to understand how users interact with the Forum and to improve our services.

• To enforce our policies: We use your information to enforce our Forum Rules and to prevent misuse of the Forum.

• To comply with legal obligations: We may use your information to comply with legal obligations, such as to respond to subpoenas or court orders.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with the following third parties:

• Other users of the Forum: The content you post on the Forum is public and visible to all other users. Your username and profile information will also be visible to other users.

• Service providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, and customer support. These service providers are obligated to protect your information and to use it only for the purposes for which it was provided.

• Google affiliates: We may share your information with our Google affiliates for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

• Legal and safety purposes: We may disclose your information if we believe it is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, to protect our rights or property, or to protect the safety of our users or the public.

4. Your Choices and Rights

You have the following choices and rights regarding your information:

• Access and correction: You can access and update your account information and profile information at any time.

• Deletion: You can request the deletion of your account and personal information by contacting us. Please note that we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

• Marketing communications: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the instructions in those emails.

• Do Not Track: We do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals.

5. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet or any wireless network can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

6. Children's Privacy

The Forum is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

7. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.1

 

8. Contact Us2

 

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [Email3 Address or Contact Form].