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Privacy Policy

Dose of Internet

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Privacy Policy - The Basics

A privacy policy is a statement that discloses some or all of the ways Dose of Internet ("we," "us," "our," or "the Website") collects, uses, discloses, processes, and manages the data of its visitors and customers. This Privacy Policy includes a statement regarding our commitment to protecting visitors' and users' privacy, and an explanation of the different mechanisms we are implementing to protect privacy.

At Dose of Internet, we are committed to maintaining the privacy, security, and trust of our users. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have regarding your personal data.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using Dose of Internet, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our privacy practices, please do not use this website.
 

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit Dose of Internet, we automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our website:

  • Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, time and date of your visit, and the referring website

  • Cookies: Small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you and remember your preferences

  • Device Information: Hardware model, operating system, device identifiers, and mobile network information

  • Usage Data: Content you view, time spent on pages, links clicked, and other engagement metrics

  • Location Data: General geographic information based on IP address (not precise location)

1.2 Information You Provide Voluntarily
We collect information you intentionally provide to us:

  • Contact Forms: Name, email address, subject, and message content when you contact us

  • Comments and Submissions: Any text, images, or other content you submit in comments or user-generated sections

  • Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or updates

  • Account Information: If applicable, username, password, profile information, and preferences

  • Feedback and Surveys: Responses to surveys, polls, or feedback requests

  • Email Communications: Content of emails you send to us

1.3 Third-Party Information
We may receive information about you from third parties, including:

  • Analytics providers who track website usage

  • Advertising partners who provide demographic and interest data

  • Social media platforms if you interact with our content

  • Content delivery networks and hosting providers
     

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

2.1 Operating and Improving the Website

  • Maintaining, updating, and improving the functionality of Dose of Internet

  • Diagnosing and fixing technical problems

  • Analyzing website performance and user behavior

  • Conducting research and analytics to understand user preferences

  • Personalizing your experience on the website

2.2 Content Delivery and Communication

  • Delivering the content and services you request

  • Sending newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (with your consent)

  • Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support

  • Notifying you of changes to our website, services, or policies

  • Sending administrative messages and security alerts

2.3 Marketing and Analytics

  • Creating aggregated, de-identified data for statistical purposes

  • Understanding trends and user engagement patterns

  • Improving content recommendations and website personalization

  • Conducting marketing campaigns and measuring their effectiveness

  • Tracking conversion metrics and advertising performance

2.4 Legal and Security Purposes

  • Complying with legal obligations and court orders

  • Enforcing our Terms and Conditions and other agreements

  • Protecting our legal rights, privacy, safety, and property

  • Detecting, investigating, and preventing fraud or illegal activities

  • Protecting the safety and security of our users and website

2.5 Legitimate Business Interests

  • Growing and improving our business

  • Understanding how users interact with our content

  • Optimizing our marketing and promotional efforts

  • Maintaining the security and integrity of our platform
     

3. How We Share Your Information

3.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data
Dose of Internet does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

3.2 Third-Party Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the website and conducting our business:

  • Hosting Providers: Services that store and deliver our website content

  • Analytics Services: Google Analytics and similar tools to understand website usage

  • Email Service Providers: Platforms used to send newsletters and communications

  • Payment Processors: If applicable, to process transactions

  • Content Delivery Networks: To distribute content efficiently

  • These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us and are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information.

3.3 Legal Requirements and Protection
We may disclose your information when required by law or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to:

  • Comply with legal obligations, court orders, or government requests

  • Enforce our Terms and Conditions and other agreements

  • Protect the safety, rights, and property of Dose of Internet, our users, and the public

  • Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues

3.4 Business Transfers
If Dose of Internet is involved in a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, dissolution, reorganization, or similar transaction or proceeding, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

3.5 Aggregated and De-Identified Data
We may share aggregated, anonymized data that cannot reasonably be used to identify you with third parties for research, marketing, analytics, and other purposes.
 

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences and improve your user experience.

4.2 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly, including security and authentication

  • Performance Cookies: Track how you use the website to help us improve functionality and user experience

  • Analytical Cookies: Collect data on how visitors use the website for statistical analysis

  • Marketing Cookies: Track your behavior to deliver personalized advertisements and content

  • Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services like Google Analytics and advertising networks

4.3 Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Accept or reject cookies

  • Delete existing cookies

  • Receive notifications when a cookie is set

  • Disabling cookies may affect the functionality and user experience of our website. For more information about managing cookies, visit your browser's help section or HERE

4.4 Other Tracking Technologies
We may also use other tracking technologies including:

  • Web Beacons: Tiny images embedded in emails and web pages to track if content has been viewed

  • Pixels: Similar technology used to track conversions and user behavior

  • Local Storage: Browser-based storage similar to cookies
     

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law:

  • Contact Information: Retained for the duration of our business relationship and for a reasonable period thereafter

  • Log Data and Cookies: Generally retained for 12 months or as required by law

  • Newsletter Subscribers: Retained until you unsubscribe

  • User-Generated Content: Retained according to your account status and deletion requests

  • Legal Records: Retained as required by applicable jurisdiction

You may request deletion of your personal information at any time, subject to certain legal exceptions.
 

6. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Portability
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and receive a copy in a portable format.

6.2 Correction and Updates
You may request that we correct, update, or amend inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

6.3 Deletion
You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions. When you request deletion, we will make reasonable efforts to delete your information, though some data may be retained for legal compliance.

6.4 Opt-Out Options

  • Email Communications: Click the "unsubscribe" link in our emails to stop receiving newsletters and promotional communications

  • Cookies: Adjust your browser cookie settings or use opt-out tools provided by advertising networks

  • Analytics: Use Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on

  • Marketing: Contact us directly to opt out of marketing communications

6.5 Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Our website currently does not respond to Do Not Track signals, but you may control tracking through your browser settings and other methods described in this Privacy Policy.

6.6 Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these privacy rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Information" section below.
 

7. Data Security

7.1 Security Measures
We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction:

  • SSL/TLS Encryption: Secure data transmission between your device and our servers

  • Access Controls: Restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

  • Firewalls and Intrusion Detection: Protection against unauthorized network access

  • Regular Security Audits: Periodic reviews of our security practices

  • Staff Training: Employee education on data protection and privacy practices

7.2 Limitations
While we implement comprehensive security measures, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information. You use our website at your own risk.

7.3 Password Security
If your account is password-protected, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password. We recommend using strong, unique passwords and changing them regularly.
 

8. Children's Privacy

8.1 Age Restrictions
Dose of Internet is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete such information promptly.

8.2 Parental Consent
If you are between 13 and 18 years old, we require parental or guardian consent before you provide personal information to us. Parents or guardians may contact us to request access to or deletion of a minor's information.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

9.1 External Links
Dose of Internet may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. This Privacy Policy applies only to our website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites before providing personal information.

9.2 Social Media Integration
If we integrate with social media platforms, your use of those features is subject to the privacy policies of the respective social media companies. We are not responsible for their data practices.

9.3 Third-Party Advertisements
Advertisements on our website may be served by third-party advertising networks. These networks may collect information about your online activities across websites to deliver personalized ads. This activity is subject to their privacy policies, not ours.
 

10. International Data Transfers

If you access Dose of Internet from outside [Your Country], your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in [Your Country] or other countries where our servers are located. These countries may have different privacy laws than your home country.

By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional privacy rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to Know: Request what personal information we collect, use, and share

  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information we have collected

  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information

  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights

  • Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information

To exercise these rights, please submit a request through our contact information below. We will verify your identity before responding to your request.

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Legal Basis: We process your data based on your consent, legitimate business interests, contract performance, or legal compliance

  • Right to Access: Request access to your personal information

  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information ("right to be forgotten")

  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data

  • Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format

  • Right to Object: Object to processing of your data

  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise these rights or file a complaint, please contact us or reach out to your local data protection authority.
 

13. Policy Changes and Updates

13.1 Right to Modify
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of Dose of Internet following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13.2 Notification of Changes
We will notify you of material changes through:

  • A notice on the homepage of our website

  • Email notification (if you have provided an email address)

  • Updated "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this Privacy Policy

If you have concerns about changes to our privacy practices, please contact us immediately.
 

14. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Dose of Internet

Website: Dose of Internet

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority.
 

Last Updated

This Privacy Policy was last updated on November 10, 2025. We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our privacy practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.

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