Effective Date: 5th March 2025
This Privacy Policy applies to all websites owned and operated by VWGMedia (“we,” “our,” or “us”). A full list of websites covered by this policy is available at https://vwgmedia.com/our-brands/. By accessing or using any of our websites, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Data Collection
We do not collect or store any user data when you visit our websites, except in the following case:
- Newsletter Sign-Up: If you voluntarily enter your name and email address to join one of our website newsletters, this information is collected and stored by the third-party platform hosting the newsletter. We do not hold or store this data ourselves.
Data Usage
The information collected for newsletters is used solely to send you email newsletters, including updates, news, and promotional content related to our websites.
Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell or share user data, as we do not store or hold such data. However:
- We use Google AdSense across our websites to display advertisements. Google AdSense may use tracking technologies like cookies or DoubleClick for Publishers to deliver targeted ads. For details on data collection by Google AdSense, please refer to their privacy policies.
Compliance
We comply with all applicable data protection regulations, including:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): Protecting the privacy of users within the European Economic Area (EEA).
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): Protecting the privacy rights of California residents.
User Rights
- Newsletter Subscriptions: Users have the right to unsubscribe from newsletters at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in the email or contacting us directly. If you choose to email us, you must provide:
- Your name
- The email address used for the newsletter
- The name of the newsletter you wish to unsubscribe from
- By providing this information, you consent to its temporary use for the purpose of removing you from the newsletter provider’s database.
- General Rights: As we do not track, store, or collect user data, additional rights such as access, deletion, or correction of data are not applicable.
Children’s Data
Our websites are not directed at children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect data from children.
Plugins and Security
- We use various plugins across our websites, none of which collect or display user information.
- Our websites are hosted in the United Kingdom by an award-winning hosting provider.
- All websites are secured with SSL certificates and protected by firewalls to ensure data security.
Commercial Affiliation
Our websites may display advertisements for third-party products or services via commercial affiliation services. These services may track clicks on icons or banners posted on our websites. For detailed information on data collection by third-party advertisers, please refer to the affiliation section of each specific website or the advertiser’s privacy policy.
Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries, you can reach us at:
- Email: privacy@vwgmedia.com
- Additional contact details can be found on the Contact page of each website.
Updates 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, and the “Effective Date” at the top will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.