Effective Date: May 26, 2025
At The Digital Flock, we are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting any personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights as a visitor.
Who We Are
The Digital Flock is an online blog that shares insights, tools, and trends in AI Marketing, SEO, and digital marketing. This site is created to inform and educate users globally through well-researched articles and guides.
What Data We Collect
We may collect the following personal data when you interact with our site:
- Name and Email address (when you submit a contact form)
- Analytics data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and interaction behavior (automatically collected via Google Analytics and similar tools)
- Technical data via services like Google Search Console and PageSpeed Insights for performance monitoring
How We Use Your Data
We use the data we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries or messages sent via the contact form
- Improve website performance, design, and user experience
- Analyze user behavior and traffic to enhance content
- Share updates (if you subscribe to a newsletter in the future)
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We only share data with trusted third-party tools essential to run and optimize the website.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Understand user behavior through tools like Google Analytics
- Monitor website performance via services like PageSpeed Insights
- Display embedded content (e.g., YouTube)
- Enable potential ad personalization in the future (e.g., Google AdSense, Meta Ads)
- Remember your preferences (if applicable)
You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
Embedded Content from Other Sites
Our blog may include embedded videos (e.g., YouTube) and links to third-party websites. These sites may collect data, use cookies, or track your interaction. Please review their privacy policies before engaging with their content.
Spam Protection
To prevent spam and abuse, this website uses the Akismet plugin. It checks form submissions against a global spam database. This may include your name, email, IP address, and message content.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Contact form submissions are retained temporarily to respond to your message.
- Analytics and performance data are stored as per the default retention settings of the tools used (e.g., 14 months for Google Analytics).
- If a newsletter is introduced, your email will be retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent to receive emails (if subscribed)
To exercise your rights or ask any privacy-related questions, you can:
Email us at: thedigitalflock.contact@gmail.com
Or reach out via our Contact Page.
Where Your Data Is Sent
- Form submissions may be scanned for spam by Akismet.
- Analytics and communication data may be processed by third-party tools like Google and Meta, which may store data on global servers outside your country.
External Tools and Ads
We use external services like Google Search Console and PageSpeed Insights to monitor site health and performance. In the future, we may also display ads through Google AdSense or Meta Ads, which may use cookies and user behavior to serve personalized ads. These platforms have their own privacy and cookie policies.
Links to External Sites
Our blog may contain links to third-party tools or websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing any personal data.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data through secure systems and trusted tools. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Policy Updates
We may update this policy occasionally. Any changes will be reflected on this page. We encourage you to review it periodically to stay informed.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us.