Effective Date: Sep 2, 2025
At The Talk Lounge (thetalklounge.com), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains:
- What information we collect,
- How we use and share it,
- Your privacy rights,
- And how to contact us.
1. Scope & Consent
By using our website, you agree to the collection, processing, and sharing of your information as described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information (Identifiable)
- Provided Directly: If you contact us (e.g., via contact form or email), we may collect your name, email address, and message content.
b. Usage & Device Information (Non-Identifiable)
- Automatically Collected: We may collect data such as IP address, browser type, device model, operating system, and browsing behavior on our site.
c. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
- We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, remember preferences, and analyze traffic patterns.
d. Social Media & Third-Party Data
- If you engage with our site via social media (e.g., Facebook Login or “share” features), we may receive certain social profile data as permitted by the social platform’s privacy policy.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the data we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the website.
- Personalize and enhance your browsing experience.
- Provide content and advertisements relevant to your interests.
- Communicate updates, news, or respond to inquiries.
- Analyze trends and usage patterns.
- Prevent fraud or unauthorized behavior.
4. Advertising & Cookies (Google AdSense)
We display ads through Google AdSense.
- Google and its advertising partners use cookies and web beacons, including the DoubleClick DART cookie, to serve ads based on your past browsing activities both on our site and others.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting [Google Ads Settings] or [www.aboutads.info].
5. Facebook App Integration
Our site uses Facebook services (via App ID) for features like social login, content sharing, or analytics.
- Facebook may collect data such as your IP address, device information, and pages viewed.
- For more details, please review [Facebook’s Data Policy].
6. Sharing & Disclosure
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: For web hosting, analytics, customer support, and other operational purposes.
- Advertising Partners: To assist in delivering targeted ads.
- Legal and Compliance: If required by law, or to protect rights, safety, or property.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
7. Security
We implement reasonable physical, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your personal data. However, no website or online service can guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights
- Access/Correction: You can request to review or update your personal data.
- Deletion: You may request that we delete personal information we’ve collected.
- Cookie Control: You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
- For privacy-related requests, contact us via the details below.
9. California Privacy Rights (If Applicable)
If you’re a California resident, you have the right to:
- Request disclosure of the personal information we collect or use.
- Request deletion of your personal data.
- Opt-out of any sale of your personal information.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as needed—due to changes in law, services, or feedback.
- Significant changes will be noted on our homepage or through other communication methods.
- Your continued use of the site after updates means you accept the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
For questions or privacy-related inquiries, reach out to us at:
Email: privacy@thetalklounge.com
12. Links to Other Websites
Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices—please review their respective policies.