Privacy Policy for QwikBits.com

Last Updated: [03.05.2025]

1. Introduction

QwikBits.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website (https://qwikbits.com).

By using our site, you consent to:

• Data collection as described below.
• The use of cookies (including third-party tracking).
• Compliance with GDPR (EU), CCPA (California), and other privacy laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Directly Provided Data

• Comments: Name, email, website, IP address.
• Contact Forms: Name, email, message content.
• Account Registration (if applicable): Username, password, profile data.

2.2 Automatically Collected Data

• Cookies & Tracking Technologies (see Section 4).
• Log Data: IP address, browser type, device info, pages visited.
• Analytics: Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity (anonymized).

2.3 Third-Party Data

• Embedded Content (YouTube, GitHub, etc.) may collect data independently.
• Social Media Plugins (Facebook, Twitter) if used.

3. How We Use Your Data

We process data to:

• Provide and improve our services.
• Respond to inquiries.
• Personalize content (e.g., recommended articles).
• Display targeted ads (via Google AdSense).
• Analyze traffic (Google Analytics).
• Prevent fraud and spam.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

4.1 Our Cookies

• Session cookies (login, preferences).
• Persistent cookies (e.g., comment form autofill).

4.2 Third-Party Cookies

We use:

• Google AdSense (Privacy Policy):
  • Serves personalized ads based on your browsing history.
  • Uses cookies to track ad performance.
  • You can opt out via Google’s Ad Settings.
• Google Analytics (Opt-Out): Tracks anonymized usage.
• Microsoft Clarity (heatmaps/session recordings).

4.3 How to Manage Cookies

• Adjust browser settings (Chrome, Firefox, etc.).
• Use GDPR/CCPA consent banners (if implemented).

5. Advertising (Google AdSense & Partners)

We monetize via:

• Google AdSense: Displays contextual/targeted ads.
  • AdSense uses cookies to personalize ads.
  • Data shared with advertisers is non-personally identifiable.
• Affiliate Links (e.g., Amazon Associates): Tracks clicks for commissions.

Opting Out:

• Disable cookies in your browser.
• Use YourAdChoices for interest-based ads.

6. Data Sharing & Third Parties

6.1 Who We Share With

Service	Purpose	Privacy Policy
Google AdSense	Ad delivery	Link
Google Analytics	Traffic analysis	Link
Microsoft Clarity	User behavior analytics	Link
Akismet	Spam protection	Link

6.2 Legal Disclosures

We may share data if required by:

• Law enforcement.
• GDPR/CCPA requests.
• Fraud prevention.

7. Data Retention & Deletion

• Comments: Kept indefinitely unless deleted by user.
• Contact form entries: Stored for 1 year.
• Google Analytics: Retained for 26 months (configurable).

Request Deletion: Email contact@qwikbits.com.

8. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

• Access: Request a copy of your data.
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate data.
• Erasure: Delete your data (exceptions apply).
• Opt-Out: Withdraw consent for tracking/ads.

EU Users: Lodge complaints with a GDPR supervisory authority.

California Users: Request disclosure under CCPA.

9. Security Measures

• SSL encryption (HTTPS).
• Regular security audits.
• Limited access to authorized personnel.

10. International Data Transfers

Data may be processed in:

• Google Cloud (USA/EU).
• Microsoft Azure (Global).

We ensure compliance via Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) where applicable.

11. Policy Updates

Changes will be:

• Posted on this page.
• Notified via email (for subscribers).

Compliance References

• Google AdSense: Publisher Policies
• GDPR: Official Text
• CCPA: California Law