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Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 18, 2026

GlobalFunReads ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website globalfunreads.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site. Please read this policy carefully. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring URL and exit pages
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Date and time of visits
  • Device identifiers
  • Click data and interaction patterns

Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Participate in quizzes or polls on the Site
  • Contact us via email
  • Interact with content features

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We and our third-party partners use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve your experience and deliver relevant advertising.

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 (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Advertising cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track ad performance (e.g., Google AdSense, Facebook Pixel).
  • Functionality cookies: Remember your preferences and choices on the Site.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. For more information on managing cookies, visit your browser's help documentation.

3. Google AdSense and Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google AdSense is a third-party advertising service provided by Google LLC. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site and other websites on the internet.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our Site and/or other sites on the internet. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

For more information about how Google collects and processes data, please review Google's Privacy Policy and How Google Uses Information from Sites That Use Its Services.

4. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to analyze how visitors use our Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as how often users visit the Site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they visited before coming to our Site.

Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit the Site, rather than your name or other identifying information. We do not combine the information collected through Google Analytics with personally identifiable information.

You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Facebook Pixel

We use Facebook Pixel, provided by Meta Platforms, Inc., to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and understand the actions people take on our Site. Facebook Pixel may collect information about your browsing activity, which Facebook may associate with your Facebook account.

You can learn more about Facebook's data practices and opt out of seeing targeted ads by visiting Facebook Ad Preferences.

6. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To operate and maintain the Site
  • To improve and personalize your experience on the Site
  • To analyze usage trends and optimize Site performance
  • To display relevant advertisements
  • To respond to your inquiries and communications
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity
  • To comply with legal obligations

7. Sharing of Information

We may share your information with the following third parties:

  • Advertising partners: Google AdSense and other advertising networks for the purpose of serving relevant ads.
  • Analytics providers: Google Analytics and similar services to help us understand Site usage.
  • Social media platforms: Meta (Facebook) for advertising measurement.
  • Legal authorities: When required by law, subpoena, or similar legal process.
  • Service providers: Third parties that assist us in operating the Site, conducting business, or servicing you.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

8. Data Retention

We retain automatically collected data for up to 26 months. After this period, the data is automatically deleted or anonymized. We may retain certain information for longer periods as required by applicable law or for legitimate business purposes.

9. Data Security

We use commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You use the Site and provide your information at your own risk.

10. Your Privacy Rights

For All Users

You have the right to:

  • Opt out of personalized advertising (see Section 3 above)
  • Disable cookies through your browser settings
  • Request information about the data we have collected about you
  • Request deletion of your data by contacting us

For European Economic Area (EEA) Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

  • Right of access: You can request a copy of your personal data.
  • Right to rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate personal data.
  • Right to erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data.
  • Right to restrict processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data.
  • Right to data portability: You can request your data in a machine-readable format.
  • Right to object: You can object to our processing of your personal data.
  • Right to withdraw consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time.

The legal basis for processing your data includes: your consent, our legitimate interests in operating and improving the Site, and compliance with legal obligations. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@globalfunreads.com.

For California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:

  • Right to know: You can request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
  • Right to delete: You can request that we delete your personal information.
  • Right to opt out: You can opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. We do not sell personal information, but some sharing for advertising purposes may constitute a "sale" under California law.
  • Right to non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

To submit a request, contact us at hello@globalfunreads.com with the subject line "California Privacy Request."

11. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to 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 that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at hello@globalfunreads.com, and we will take steps to delete such information.

12. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Because there is no uniform standard for responding to DNT signals, our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can use the opt-out methods described in this policy to limit tracking.

13. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: