Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

PlugHopper ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website at plughopper.com (the "Site").

2. Information We Collect

We collect information automatically when you use our Site:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Location Data: Approximate geographic location (country/city level) based on IP address
• Referral Data: How you found our site
• Cookie Data: Information stored in cookies for analytics and advertising

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Site
• Understand how visitors use our Site
• Display relevant advertisements
• Analyze trends and user behavior
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and understanding user behavior
• Google Ads: For advertising measurement and conversion tracking
• Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements on our Site
• Amazon Associates: For affiliate product recommendations (when you click affiliate links)

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review:

• Google Privacy Policy
• Amazon Privacy Notice

6. Data Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Companies that help us operate our Site (hosting, analytics)
• Advertising Partners: For delivering targeted advertisements
• Affiliate Partners: When you click on affiliate links
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

7. Your Choices

You have several choices regarding your information:

• Cookie Consent: Use our cookie consent banner to accept or reject cookies
• Browser Settings: Configure your browser to block or delete cookies
• Opt-Out Links: Google Analytics Opt-Out
• Ad Personalization: Google Ads Settings

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Analytics data is typically retained for up to 26 months.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us.

11. International Users

If you are accessing our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.