Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how jonkatz.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Contact Forms: If you submit a contact form, we collect the information you provide (name, email address, message content) solely to respond to your inquiry.
Automatically Collected Information
- WordPress Data: Our website is hosted on WordPress, which may collect standard server logs including IP addresses, browser type, and access times.
- Cookies: Our website uses cookies for basic functionality. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.
Third-Party Services
Analytics We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects information such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on site
- Referring websites
- Device and browser information
This information is collected anonymously and helps us improve our content and user experience. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Affiliate Links Our website contains affiliate links to Amazon and audio equipment retailers. When you click these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. These third-party services may use cookies to track referrals. We do not have access to or control over these cookies.
Social Media Our site may include social media sharing buttons or embedded content from platforms like YouTube, Twitter/X, Facebook, or Instagram. These services may collect information about your visit and use cookies. Please refer to their respective privacy policies:
Advertising We may display advertisements through third-party advertising networks. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to serve relevant ads based on your browsing activity. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:
How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Respond to your inquiries submitted through contact forms
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
- Comply with legal obligations
Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
We may share information with:
- Service providers: Third-party services that help us operate our website (WordPress hosting, analytics providers)
- Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Affiliate partners: Click and purchase data is shared with Amazon and audio retailers when you use affiliate links
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access to information we hold about you
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion of your information
- Objection to processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Data Retention
- Contact form submissions: Retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry
- Analytics data: Subject to the retention policies of third-party analytics providers
- Cookies: Stored according to the settings of your browser and third-party services
Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
California Privacy Rights
California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
- Right to deletion
- Right to non-discrimination
We do not sell personal information as defined under the CCPA.
International Users
Our website is operated from the United States. If you are visiting from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located and our central database is operated. By using our website, you consent to this transfer.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Effective Date” above. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us here.