Privacy Policy

Flagid.org ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit Flagid.org, we automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies:

• Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent, clicks, browsing behavior
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, screen resolution
• IP Address: Your approximate geographic location (country/region level)
• Referrer Information: The website that referred you to Flagid.org

1.2 Information You Provide

If you contact us or use interactive features, we may collect:

• Name and email address (contact forms)
• User account information (if you create an account)
• Any information you choose to provide in communications

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Website Analytics: Understand how visitors use our site to improve content and functionality
• Advertising: Display relevant advertisements and measure ad performance
• Site Performance: Optimize page loading, fix technical issues, and enhance user experience
• Communication: Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.

3.1 Essential Cookies

Necessary for the website to function properly (user sessions, preferences, security).

3.2 Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

3.3 Advertising Cookies

Used to deliver relevant ads and measure ad campaign effectiveness.

4. Third-Party Services

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

4.1 Analytics

• Google Analytics 4: Tracks website usage and visitor behavior. Operates in consent mode, adjusting data collection based on your consent choices.
  Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4.2 Advertising

• Google AdSense: Displays contextual advertisements. Uses Google Consent Mode v2 to adjust ad personalization based on your consent choices.
  Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

4.3 Consent Management

• Google Consent Mode v2: We use Google's Consent Mode to manage how Google services (Analytics and AdSense) respect your privacy choices. When you deny consent, these services operate in a limited, privacy-safe mode using cookieless measurement.
  Learn more: Google Consent Mode

4.4 Hosting

• Hostinger: Website hosting provider
  Privacy Policy: https://www.hostinger.com/privacy-policy

5. Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States. These countries may have data protection laws different from those in your country.

We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
• Data Processing Agreements with third-party processors
• Compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy laws

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary:

• Analytics Data: Typically retained for 14-26 months (Google Analytics default)
• Consent Records: Retained for the duration required by law (typically 3 years for GDPR)
• Contact Information: Retained until you request deletion or the purpose is fulfilled
• Server Logs: Typically retained for 30-90 days

7. Your Rights

7.1 For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)

You have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restriction: Limit how we process your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for cookie use at any time

7.2 For California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

• Right to Know: Request information about data collection and use
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy rights exercise

7.3 For Canadian Residents (PIPEDA)

• Right to access your personal information
• Right to request corrections to inaccurate data
• Right to withdraw consent for non-essential data processing

7.4 For Australian Residents (Privacy Act)

• Right to access your personal information
• Right to request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to complain to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)

8. How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your privacy rights, please contact us at:

• Email: privacy@flagid.org
• Contact Page: https://flagid.org/contact

We will respond to your request within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).

8.1 Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer or by adjusting your browser settings.

9. Children's Privacy

Flagid.org is not directed to children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

10. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

• SSL/HTTPS encryption for data transmission
• Secure hosting infrastructure
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to personal data (only authorized personnel)

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Posting a notice on our homepage
• Sending an email notification (if you have provided your email)

Continued use of Flagid.org after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: You have given explicit consent for analytics and advertising cookies
• Legitimate Interests: Website analytics, security, and fraud prevention
• Legal Obligation: Compliance with applicable laws and regulations

13. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

• Email: info@flagid.org
• Website: https://flagid.org/contact

14. Supervisory Authority

If you are located in the EU/EEA and believe we have not addressed your concerns adequately, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.