Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 27, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Things You Just Learned (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website thingsyoujustlearned.com (the “Site”).

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We may collect information that you provide directly to us, such as when you:

Subscribe to our newsletter
Contact us through our contact form
Comment on our blog posts
Participate in surveys or promotions

Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring website
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze site usage
Device Information: Device type, screen resolution, and other technical specifications

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and Maintain the Site: Deliver content, ensure functionality, and improve user experience
Analytics and Performance: Analyze site usage, track performance metrics, and optimize content
Communication: Send newsletters, respond to inquiries, and provide customer support
Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations
Security: Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Types of Cookies We Use

Necessary Cookies: Essential for the website to function properly (cannot be disabled)
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver personalized advertisements

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance measurement
Google AdSense: Advertising and revenue generation
Email Services: Newsletter delivery and communication

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred
Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights:

Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of processing of your personal data
Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below.

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 or permitted by law.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

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 and updating the “Last updated” date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Our Site uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Serve ads based on your visits to our Site and other sites on the Internet
Measure the effectiveness of ads and personalize advertising content
Provide advertising-related services

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings or by using the cookie consent controls on our Site.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

Know what personal information is collected about you
Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed
Say no to the sale of personal information
Access your personal information
Request deletion of your personal information
Equal service and price

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: info@esotericwitch.com
Website: thingsyoujustlearned.com

For detailed information about our use of cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 27, 2025, and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page.