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    Privacy Policy

    Last Updated: July 29, 2025

    At Divorce Matters Online (“we,” “us,” “our”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you visit our website at https://divorcemattersonline.com (the “Service”).

    1. Information We Collect

    Personal Information You Provide

    When you interact with our Service, we may collect:

    • Contact Information: Name, email address when you subscribe, comment, or contact us
    • Account Information: Username, password, and profile information if you create an account
    • Communication Data: Messages you send us through contact forms or email
    • Comment Data: Information you provide when leaving comments, including name, email, and website URL (optional)

    Information Collected Automatically

    When you visit our Service, we automatically collect:

    • Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, referring websites, search terms used to find us
    • Device Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type
    • Technical Data: Cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies
    • Analytics Data: User behavior patterns, popular content, and website performance metrics

    Information from Third Parties

    We may receive information from:

    • Social Media: If you connect through social media platforms
    • Analytics Services: Google Analytics and similar services (anonymized data)
    • Spam Detection: Automated services that help us identify spam comments

    2. How We Use Your Information

    We use your information for:

    Service Operations

    • Providing and maintaining our website
    • Processing and responding to your comments and inquiries
    • Personalizing your experience and content recommendations
    • Improving our content and user experience

    Communication

    • Sending you newsletters and updates (with your consent)
    • Responding to your questions and support requests
    • Notifying you of changes to our policies or services
    • Marketing communications (you can opt-out anytime)

    Analytics and Improvement

    • Understanding how visitors use our website
    • Analyzing traffic patterns and popular content
    • Improving our content strategy and website functionality
    • Conducting research and data analysis

    Legal and Security

    • Complying with legal obligations
    • Protecting against fraud, spam, and abuse
    • Enforcing our Terms and Conditions
    • Defending our legal rights

    3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

    What Are Cookies

    Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website usage.

    Types of Cookies We Use

    Essential Cookies (Always Active)

    • Enable basic website functionality
    • Remember your preferences and settings
    • Maintain website security

    Analytics Cookies (Optional)

    • Google Analytics: Helps us understand website usage
    • Performance tracking: Monitor page load times and errors
    • User behavior: Analyze how visitors navigate our site

    Functional Cookies (Optional)

    • Remember your comment information for future visits
    • Save your preferences and customization choices
    • Enable social media sharing features

    Marketing Cookies (Optional)

    • Deliver relevant advertisements
    • Track advertising performance
    • Personalize marketing messages

    Managing Cookies

    You can control cookies through your browser settings:

    • Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)
    • Accept only essential cookies
    • Delete existing cookies
    • Set preferences for different types of cookies

    Most browsers allow you to:

    • View stored cookies
    • Delete individual or all cookies
    • Block cookies from specific websites
    • Receive notifications when cookies are set

    4. Third-Party Services

    Google Analytics

    We use Google Analytics to understand website usage. Google may collect:

    • Your IP address (anonymized)
    • Pages you visit and time spent
    • Referring websites and search terms
    • Device and browser information

    You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

    Comment System

    Our comment system may use:

    • Gravatar for profile pictures
    • Automated spam detection services
    • IP address logging for security

    Social Media Integration

    We may include social media buttons that allow:

    • Sharing our content on social platforms
    • Following our social media accounts
    • Logging in through social media (if applicable)

    These services may track your interaction even if you don’t click on them.

    Advertising Networks

    We currently use Adsterra for advertising, which may:

    • Show targeted advertisements
    • Track ad performance and user engagement
    • Use cookies for ad personalization
    • Collect data for advertising analytics

    5. How We Share Your Information

    We Do NOT Sell Your Data

    We never sell your personal information to third parties.

    When We May Share Information

    Service Providers

    • Analytics services (Google Analytics)
    • Email marketing platforms
    • Hosting and technical service providers
    • Spam detection services

    Legal Requirements

    • Law enforcement requests
    • Court orders or subpoenas
    • Legal compliance obligations
    • Protection of our rights and safety

    Business Transfers

    • Merger or acquisition
    • Asset sale or business reorganization
    • Bankruptcy proceedings

    With Your Consent

    • Any other sharing with your explicit permission

    6. Data Security

    Our Security Measures

    • SSL encryption for data transmission
    • Secure hosting infrastructure
    • Regular security updates and monitoring
    • Access controls and authentication
    • Backup and recovery procedures

    Limitations

    No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we implement industry-standard security measures, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

    Data Breaches

    If a data breach occurs, we will:

    • Investigate and contain the breach
    • Notify affected users promptly
    • Report to relevant authorities as required
    • Take steps to prevent future breaches

    7. Your Privacy Rights

    Access and Control

    You have the right to:

    • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
    • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
    • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
    • Portability: Receive your data in a readable format
    • Objection: Object to certain uses of your data

    How to Exercise Rights

    Contact us at [email] to:

    • Request access to your data
    • Update your information
    • Delete your account or data
    • Opt-out of marketing communications

    Account Management

    If you have an account, you can:

    • Update your profile information
    • Change your email preferences
    • Delete your account
    • Export your data

    8. Data Retention

    How Long We Keep Data

    • Comments: Indefinitely (unless you request deletion)
    • Analytics Data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
    • Email Subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
    • Contact Inquiries: 3 years for business purposes
    • Account Data: Until account deletion

    Deletion Requests

    We will delete your data within 30 days of a valid deletion request, except where we’re legally required to retain it.

    9. International Data Transfers

    Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through:

    • Standard contractual clauses
    • Adequacy decisions
    • Certified frameworks
    • Other lawful transfer mechanisms

    10. Children’s Privacy

    Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected such information without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

    Parents who believe their child has provided us with personal information should contact us immediately.

    11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

    California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

    Your Rights

    • Know what personal information we collect, use, and share
    • Delete personal information we have collected
    • Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we don’t sell data)
    • Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

    How to Exercise Rights

    Contact us at [email] with “California Privacy Request” in the subject line.

    12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

    If you’re in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

    Legal Basis for Processing

    • Consent: For newsletters and optional features
    • Legitimate Interest: For analytics and website improvement
    • Contract Performance: For account services
    • Legal Obligation: For compliance requirements

    Additional Rights

    • Withdraw consent at any time
    • Lodge complaints with supervisory authorities
    • Data protection officer contact (if applicable)

    13. Changes to This Policy

    Updates

    We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect:

    • Changes in our practices
    • New legal requirements
    • Service improvements
    • User feedback

    Notification

    We will notify you of material changes by:

    • Posting the updated policy on our website
    • Updating the “Last Updated” date
    • Sending email notifications for significant changes
    • Displaying website banners for important updates

    Your Continued Use

    Continued use of our Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

    14. Contact Information

    Privacy Questions

    For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data:

    Email: admin@divorcemattersonline.com
    Subject Line: Privacy Inquiry

    Response Time

    We aim to respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.

    This Privacy Policy is designed to be transparent about our data practices. We encourage you to read it carefully and contact us with any questions.