Privacy Policy
mwsguy.com — Transparency about how we handle your data
- 01 Introduction
- 02 Information We Collect
- 03 iFrames & Embedded Content
- 04 External URLs & Links
- 05 Images & Visual Media
- 06 Embedded Videos
- 07 Google AdSense Ads
- 08 Google Analytics
- 09 How We Use Your Info
- 10 How We Share Your Info
- 11 Data Retention
- 12 Data Security
- 13 Children's Privacy
- 14 Your Rights & Choices
- 15 GDPR Compliance
- 16 CCPA Compliance
- 17 Cookie Policy
- 18 Do Not Track
- 19 Policy Changes
- 20 Terms & Conditions
- 21 Contact Us
Introduction
Welcome to MWSGuy ("we", "us", "our"). We operate the website located at https://www.mwsguy.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with our Site.
By using our Site, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please stop using the Site immediately.
Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Name, email address, or other details submitted via contact forms or comment sections.
- Any feedback, messages, or queries you send to us.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, certain data is automatically collected:
- IP address and approximate geographic location.
- Browser type, version, and operating system.
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet).
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths.
- Referral URLs (the page you came from before visiting our Site).
- Date and time of your visit.
2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies. These may include session cookies, persistent cookies, and third-party cookies. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
Embedded Content & iFrames
Our Site may embed content from third-party websites using iFrames (inline frames). These embedded elements may include:
- YouTube videos
- Google Maps
- Social media posts or widgets
- External tools or applications
External URLs & Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain hyperlinks to external websites, blogs, social media platforms, and other third-party resources. These links are provided for informational purposes only.
We are NOT responsible for:
- The content of linked external websites.
- The privacy practices of third-party sites.
- Any data collected by external websites when you click on links from our Site.
When you leave our Site via an external link, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. Please review the privacy policy of every website you visit.
Images & Visual Media
5.1 Images on Our Site
Images displayed on our Site may originate from:
- Our own original content.
- Licensed stock image services.
- Third-party image hosting services (e.g., Google Images, Imgur, Unsplash).
- User-submitted or publicly available images.
5.2 Hotlinked or Embedded Images
Some images may be hotlinked from external servers. In such cases, those servers may log your IP address and browser data when the image is loaded. We are not responsible for this data collection.
5.3 Your Submitted Images
If you submit images to our Site (via forms, comments, etc.), by submitting you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use those images on our platform. Do not submit images containing private or sensitive information of others without their consent.
Embedded Videos
Our Site may embed videos from third-party platforms such as YouTube (owned by Google LLC), Vimeo, and others. When a video is loaded or played, the platform may collect:
- Your IP address.
- Browser and device information.
- Watch history and interaction data.
- Cookies associated with the platform.
We do not control or have access to data collected by these video platforms. Please refer to the Google/YouTube Privacy Policy for more information.
Advertising — Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google uses cookies and other tracking technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
7.1 What Google Collects via Ads
- Cookies placed by Google to track ad performance.
- Data related to your browsing behavior across websites that use Google services.
- Device identifiers and IP address.
- Demographic and interest information (based on browsing history).
7.2 Interest-Based Advertising — Opt Out
You can opt out of personalized advertising:
7.3 Third-Party Vendors
Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website. For more information, visit Google's Privacy Policy.
7.4 Our Publisher Obligations
- We display this Privacy Policy disclosing the use of cookies for advertising.
- We do not alter Google ad code in ways that prevent ad serving.
- We do not click on our own ads or encourage others to do so.
- We do not place ads on pages with content that violates Google's policies.
Analytics — Google Analytics
We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymized data about number of visitors, pages visited, traffic sources, bounce rate, and more.
You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
How We Use Your Information
- To provide, operate, and maintain our Site.
- To improve user experience and website content.
- To analyze traffic patterns and user behavior.
- To respond to your queries and messages.
- To serve relevant advertisements via Google AdSense.
- To detect and prevent fraud, spam, and abuse.
- To comply with applicable legal obligations.
How We Share Your Information
We may share data only in limited circumstances:
- With Google and advertising partners for ad delivery and analytics (as described above).
- With service providers who assist us in operating the Site (e.g., hosting providers), subject to confidentiality agreements.
- When required by law, regulation, or legal process.
- In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Automatically collected data (such as server logs) is typically retained for a maximum of 12 months.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure.
In the event of a data breach that may affect your rights, we will notify affected users as required by applicable law.
Children's Privacy (COPPA)
Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at web.mwsguy@gmail.com and we will delete it promptly.
Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access — Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Correction — Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Right to Deletion — Request deletion of your personal data.
- Right to Opt-Out — Opt out of interest-based advertising (see Section 7.2).
- Right to Object — Object to certain types of data processing.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at web.mwsguy@gmail.com.
GDPR Compliance (For EU/EEA Users)
If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:
- The right to data portability.
- The right to restrict processing.
- The right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Our legal basis for processing your data includes: your consent (for cookies/ads), our legitimate interests (for analytics and site improvement), and legal obligations.
CCPA Compliance (For California Residents)
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with additional rights:
- Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold.
- Right to delete personal information.
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information.
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights.
Cookie Policy
Our Site uses the following categories of cookies:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies — Essential for the Site to function.
- Performance / Analytics Cookies — Collect anonymous data about Site usage (Google Analytics).
- Advertising Cookies — Used by Google AdSense to serve relevant ads.
- Functional Cookies — Remember your preferences to enhance your experience.
- Third-Party Cookies — Set by embedded content (YouTube, iFrames, etc.).
You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may impact Site functionality and user experience.
Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals because there is no universal standard for DNT compliance. Third-party services like Google may have their own DNT policies.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Terms & Conditions
This Privacy Policy should be read in conjunction with our Terms and Conditions, available at: https://www.mwsguy.com/p/terms-and-conditions.html.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us:
🌐 Website: https://www.mwsguy.com
📧 Email: web.mwsguy@gmail.com
📋 Terms & Conditions: View T&C Page
📞 Contact Page: Contact Us