At The Real Edit (“we,” “our,” or “us”), accessible at https://therealedit.site, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and what rights you have regarding your data.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
a) Information You Provide Directly When you fill out our Contact Form, we collect:
- Your first and last name
- Your email address
- The content of your message
This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry or story submission.
b) Information Collected Automatically When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically through log files and cookies, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring and exit pages
- Date and time of your visit
This data is used for website analytics and performance improvement. It is not linked to any personally identifiable information.
Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our site.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential cookies — Required for the website to function properly.
- Analytics cookies — Help us understand visitor behaviour and improve our content (e.g. Google Analytics).
- Advertising cookies — Used by third-party ad partners, including Google, to serve relevant advertisements based on your browsing activity.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. You may also opt out of personalised advertising by visiting https://www.google.com/settings/ads.
By continuing to use our site, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. A cookie consent notice is displayed on your first visit, allowing you to manage your preferences.
Google AdSense and Advertising
We participate in the Google AdSense programme. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies (including the DART cookie) to serve ads to visitors of therealedit.site based on their visit to our site and other websites on the internet.
You may opt out of the use of DART cookies by visiting the Google ad and content network Privacy Policy at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
We do not control the content of advertisements displayed by Google. Advertisers are subject to Google’s own policies and terms.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to messages and story submissions sent through our Contact Form
- Improve the performance, content, and user experience of our website
- Analyse website traffic and visitor behaviour using analytics tools
- Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.
How We Share Your Information
We do not share your personal information with third parties except in the following circumstances:
- Service providers — We may share data with trusted platforms (such as Google Analytics or our web hosting provider) strictly to operate and improve our website.
- Legal requirements — We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government authority.
- Protection of rights — We may share information where necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of The Real Edit, our users, or others.
Data Retention
We retain contact form submissions for a maximum of 12 months, after which they are deleted. Analytics data is retained in accordance with the default retention settings of Google Analytics.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to therealedit.site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.
Children’s Privacy
The Real Edit is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us at info@therealedit.site and we will delete it promptly.
Your Right
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access — Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction — Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion — Request that we delete your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Objection — Object to how we process your personal data.
- Withdrawal of consent — Withdraw your consent to data processing at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@therealedit.site. We will respond within 30 days.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
GDPR and CCPA Compliance
For users in the European Union (GDPR): We process your personal data on the basis of your consent and our legitimate interest in operating and improving our website. You have the rights described in Section 9 above.
For users in California (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal data we collect, to request deletion of your data, and to opt out of any sale of your data. We do not sell personal data.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
f you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
The Real Edit 📧 info@therealedit.site 🌐 https://therealedit.site/contact-us/