Last Updated: 24/08/2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Pinewave Media. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that the personal information you provide to us is protected and handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your data when you interact with our website.
By visiting or using pinewavemedia.com, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms outlined here, please refrain from using our website or related services.
By accessing or using Pinewave Media, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy as well as our Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, we advise you to discontinue use of our website and services.
This Privacy Policy is structured into sections for clarity and transparency. We encourage you to read it carefully to understand your rights and our obligations.
2. Information We Collect
To provide you with a seamless browsing experience, improve our services, and comply with legal requirements, Pinewave Media may collect the following categories of information:
a. Personal Information
We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter.
- Contact us through our contact forms.
- Submit a guest post or collaboration request.
- Engage in reader revenue support through Google Reader Revenue Manager.
Examples of personal data we may collect include:
- Full name
- Email address
- Contact details (if provided voluntarily)
- Payment-related details when supporting via reader revenue platforms (handled securely through third-party services)
b. Non-Personal Information
Non-identifiable data collected automatically may include:
- Browser type and version
- Device type (desktop, tablet, mobile)
- Operating system
- IP address
- Referring website or search engine query
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and interaction behavior
c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and tracking tools to:
- Enhance your browsing experience
- Measure traffic and performance using Google Analytics
- Serve relevant ads via Google AdSense
- Track affiliate link usage and purchases
You may disable cookies via your browser settings, but please note that doing so may impact your ability to use certain features of our website.
3. How We Use Your Information
The information collected is used for legitimate purposes, including but not limited to:
- Service Delivery
- Responding to inquiries, feedback, or partnership requests.
- Sending newsletters and email updates if you have opted-in.
- Processing reader revenue support contributions.
- Advertising & Monetization
- Delivering relevant ads through Google AdSense.
- Tracking affiliate link clicks and commissions.
- Analytics & Improvements
- Understanding how visitors interact with our content.
- Identifying trends and improving website functionality.
- Conducting A/B testing to improve user experience.
- Legal & Compliance
- Enforcing our Terms and Conditions.
- Complying with data protection laws (such as GDPR and CCPA).
- Preventing fraud, misuse, or unauthorized activities.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, you may have additional rights under GDPR and CCPA respectively, including the right to data portability and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Pinewave Media relies on cookies to personalize and optimize your browsing. Types of cookies we may use:
- Essential Cookies – Required for basic site operation (e.g., login, navigation).
- Performance Cookies – Help us analyze traffic patterns via Google Analytics.
- Advertising Cookies – Used by Google AdSense and partners to serve targeted ads.
- Affiliate Cookies – Track purchases made through affiliate links.
- Preference Cookies – Remember your chosen settings for convenience.
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to Pinewave Media and/or other sites on the Internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the Google Ads Settings page.
5. Newsletter and Reader Revenue Manager
a. Newsletter Signup
When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and, in some cases, your name. This data is used exclusively to send you updates, articles, promotions, or special offers related to Pinewave Media.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link included in every newsletter.
b. Google Reader Revenue Manager
Pinewave Media participates in Google Reader Revenue Manager to enable readers to directly support our content. If you contribute, Google may process your payment details and share limited information (such as email address) with us for communication purposes.
We do not directly process or store payment information; it is managed securely by Google or third-party payment processors.
6. Affiliate Links and Sponsored Content
Our articles may contain affiliate links. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, Pinewave Media may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.
Sponsored content may also appear on the site, clearly labeled as such. Any sponsored posts or collaborations will adhere to transparency and disclosure standards.
7. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services
We may share limited information with trusted third-party services, including:
- Google AdSense & Google Analytics – For ad delivery and performance tracking.
- Email Marketing Providers – For newsletter distribution.
- Payment Processors – For reader revenue support transactions.
- Affiliate Networks – For tracking commission-based sales.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.
8. Data Security
We employ appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, such as:
- Secure HTTPS encryption across the site.
- Regular monitoring and updates to prevent vulnerabilities.
- Restricting access to personal information to authorized staff only.
However, no system is 100% secure. By using our website, you acknowledge this inherent risk.
9. User Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access, update, or correct your personal information.
- Request deletion of your data.
- Opt out of newsletters or marketing communications.
- Disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer not to be tracked.
To exercise these rights, contact us at: hello@pinewavemedia.com.
10. International Data Transfers
If you access Pinewave Media from outside India, please note that your data may be transferred to and processed in India or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. By using our site, you consent to such transfers.
11. Children’s Privacy
Pinewave Media does not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age required by local laws). If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us for immediate deletion.
12. Retention of Data
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. For example:
- Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.
- Analytics data is retained as per Google’s default retention settings.
- Payment-related records (via Reader Revenue Manager) are retained for accounting and compliance purposes.
13. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their policies before providing personal information.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect:
- New features or services on Pinewave Media.
- Updates in legal requirements or industry practices.
- Changes in third-party integrations (e.g., Google AdSense, newsletter providers).
All updates will be posted here with the revised date at the top.
15. Contact Information
For questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
📧 Email: hello@pinewavemedia.com
🌐 Website: https://pinewavemedia.com
16. Acceptance of This Policy
By continuing to use Pinewave Media, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accepted the terms of this Privacy Policy.
