1. Overview
Aciemind (aciemind.com, the "Site") respects the privacy of every visitor. This policy explains what information we collect when you browse the Site, how we use it, and the choices available to you. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.
2. Information We Collect
We collect only the minimum information necessary to provide and improve the Site:
- Technical logs: IP address, browser type, device and operating system, pages visited and timestamps, used for security and traffic analytics.
- Usage activity: which articles you view, clap for, share, or comment on, used to compute popularity and display statistics.
- Comment data: the nickname and comment text you choose to submit. No account registration is required.
- Local storage: preferences such as theme (light/dark) are stored locally in your browser and are not uploaded.
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Site and third-party services use cookies and similar technologies to operate the website, remember your preferences, analyze traffic, and serve ads. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time, though some features may be affected.
4. Third-Party Advertising (Google AdSense)
This Site uses Google AdSense to serve advertisements. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on this Site.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve personalized ads based on your visits to this Site and other sites on the Internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings, or opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies at aboutads.info.
5. Other Third-Party Services
The Site relies on the following third-party services to operate:
- Cloudflare: hosting, CDN, security, and bot verification (Turnstile).
- Google AdSense: ad serving (see section 4).
6. Use and Sharing of Data
We use the information we collect solely to operate and improve the Site, prevent abuse, and serve relevant ads. We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties, except as required by law or as necessary to protect the Site and its users.
7. Your Rights
You may disable or clear cookies in your browser, adjust your ad preferences, or email us to request deletion of comment data you have submitted, at any time.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Site is intended for adult readers and is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
9. Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated due to service changes or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page and reflected in the "Last updated" date at the top.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please email us at [email protected].