Privacy Policy

Welcome to R Site Status Encyclopedia ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy describes our practices regarding the collection, use, and sharing of information when you visit our website, rsitestatus.com ("Website"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring transparency in how we handle it.

By accessing and using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to our Privacy Policy. Your continued use of our site implies your consent to our policies, including any updates. If you do not agree to these terms, please discontinue use of our website.

Information We Collect

We may collect and process various types of personal information, including but not limited to:

• Personal Data: Information that can identify you personally, such as your name, email address, IP address, and any other information you provide to us directly.
• Usage Data: Information on how you access and use our Website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system and usage data.
• Tracking Data: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies, such as Google Analytics, to analyze user activity and Google AdSense for ad serving. For more details on cookies, see the "Cookies and Tracking Technologies" section below.
• Other Information: Any other information you provide directly to us.

Legal Basis for Processing Data

In accordance with GDPR and other data privacy laws, our legal basis for collecting and processing your data includes:

• Consent: Where you have provided consent to use your information.
• Contractual Necessity: To perform a contract with you or provide services at your request.
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our Website and understand user engagement.
• Legal Compliance: To meet legal obligations.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Providing and Maintaining Our Website: To deliver content and improve our services.
• Analytics: To understand user behavior and improve user experience, including using Google Analytics.
• Advertising: We use Google AdSense to show personalized ads based on your browsing history and preferences.
• Communications: To communicate updates or important notices.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share information with:

• Service Providers: We may use third-party service providers (e.g., Google Analytics, Google AdSense) to perform functions on our behalf.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

International Data Transfers

We may transfer your personal data outside of your jurisdiction, including to countries that may have different data protection laws.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information:

• Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
• Right to Delete: You may request that we delete any personal information we collected from you, subject to legal exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out of Selling or Sharing: You have the right to direct us not to sell or share your personal information. Please note that we do not sell personal data.
• Right to Correct Inaccurate Information: You can request correction of any inaccurate information we hold about you.
• Right to Limit Use and Disclosure of Sensitive Personal Information: You may limit our use of sensitive personal information to only necessary business functions.

To exercise these rights, please contact us as described in the “Contact Us” section. We will verify your identity to process requests as required by law.

European Economic Area (EEA) and United Kingdom Privacy Rights (GDPR/UK DPA)

If you are located in the EEA or the United Kingdom, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or UK Data Protection Act (DPA):

• Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have given consent for processing, you have the right to withdraw it at any time.
• Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or where we rely on our legitimate interests.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

Canadian Privacy Rights (PIPEDA)

Under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), Canadian residents have the right to:

• Access Information:Request access to their personal data and an explanation of how it has been used or disclosed.
• Challenge Accuracy:Challenge the accuracy and completeness of the data we hold and request corrections if necessary.
• Withdraw Consent:Withdraw consent for processing your data, where consent is the legal basis for processing.

Data Security

We take data security seriously and have implemented appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Links

Our website and services may contain links to third-party websites or services that we do not control. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, beacons, tags, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your interactions with our site. You have the option to manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or through our cookie consent manager if available.

• Cookies: We use cookies to collect information about your browsing activity and to improve user experience.
• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to monitor and analyze website traffic and user behavior.
• Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense to display relevant ads on our Website.

You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used. However, some Website features may not function properly without cookies.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless otherwise required by law.

Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy, please contact us.