Privacy Policy

We gather personal data actively shared by you and conduct automated processing based on your interactions with our service. Here's where we may collect information, all in compliance with California law, outlining what we've collected from California residents and how we've shared it over the past year.

Category: Internet activity such as IP addresses, browsing histories, and browser information.

Source: You, when you visit our site.

What We Do: Strengthen our tech defenses against online threats. For more details, check out "Visiting Our Website."

Why We Do It: To ensure the security of our service. Think of us as the digital bouncers.

Who Knows: Our service providers.

Category: Deriving insights from your personal information.

Source: Our trusted service providers.

What We Do: Analyze your interactions with our site and optimize our advertising strategy.

Why We Do It: To keep our business thriving and deliver relevant ads.

Who's Involved: Us, our partners, and our service providers.

For more details, keep scrolling.

When you land on our site, our web wizard tracks your public IP address and the time of your visit. Your IP address acts as your online return address, facilitating internet communication. Usually, we don't identify whose IP address it is unless you provide that information while browsing. However, in cases of cyber-attacks or suspicious activity, we may piece together this information to investigate.

Our service provider uses your IP address to maintain the site's functionality and guard against cyber threats. Websites are often targeted, from blocking access to spreading malware. Hence, we use your IP address and visit timestamps to detect and mitigate potential risks, ensuring the safety of our site and its visitors.

We collect this data solely to maintain the functionality and security of our service and discard it when no longer necessary.

To enhance our website's functionality, we employ cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage, pixel tags, and tracking pixels). These technologies help us understand your site usage, remember your preferences, personalize your experience, and optimize our advertising efforts.

Cookies are small text files stored by your browser when you visit our site. Upon returning, we can access these cookies to enhance your browsing experience. They have varying lifespans, and you can adjust your browser settings to accept or reject cookies. However, extensive modifications may affect the site's functionality. You can also delete cookies at any time, and we'll inform you of their retention period.

Essential cookies: Essential for core functionalities like authentication.

Functional cookies: Enhance specific features based on your preferences.

Analytical cookies: Offer insights into site usage. Refer to "Evaluations" for more details.

Third-party cookies: From external sources to support features and analysis. Refer to "Evaluations" for comprehensive information.

Most browsers enable you to manage cookie settings and delete specific cookies. However, excessive cookie blocking may impact your experience on PickingModels. Here's how to adjust settings on major browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Internet Explorer
• Firefox
• Safari

We utilize Google Analytics, provided by Google Ireland Limited, located at Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) and (f) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Refer to https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=en for complete details.

So, what's the deal with Google Analytics? It revolves around "Cookies," small text files stored on your device to analyze site usage. We collect the following data:

Browser type and version, language settings

Operating system

Referrer URL (the site you came from)

Hostname of your computer (IP address in a truncated form)

Server request time

This information is transmitted to Google's servers in the USA, but your IP address remains anonymized due to our setup with Google Analytics.

If data is transferred outside the EU/EEA without adhering to European data protection standards, we implement EU standard contractual clauses. Review Google's privacy policy at https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=en for comprehensive information.

Google uses this data to analyze site usage, generate reports, and perform other internet-related tasks on our behalf. You can adjust your browser settings to prevent cookies and data processing. However, some site features may be affected.

To opt-out of Google Analytics, you can prevent cookies and data processing by installing the browser plugin available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en. Alternatively, click this link: [Link]. It will stop Google Analytics from tracking your activity on this site. However, this opt-out applies only to the current browser and domain. You'll receive an opt-out cookie, but clearing your cookies will require you to click the link again.

Additionally, we use Google Analytics to analyze data from double-click cookies and Google Ads for statistical purposes. If you prefer not to participate, you can opt-out via the ads preferences manager at http://www.google.com/settings/ads/onweb/?hl=en.

For more information on Google Analytics, visit https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=en.

We advertise our services on various websites to attract potential customers. To ensure we target interested individuals, we collaborate with advertising partners who use retargeting techniques. We utilize pixel technology to deploy cookies on your devices.

We use tools from Google Inc. to enhance our online marketing efforts. These tools enable us to track visits to our site originating from Google ads. Here's how it works: Google employs cookies to track your website activity. When you click on our Google ads, we'll set a "conversion tracking" cookie on your device. These cookies remain active for approximately 30 days and do not store personal information. If you prefer not to be tracked, adjust your browser settings to block cookies from the domain "googleadservices.com." Alternatively, opt-out entirely via this link: http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/. For more information, visit https://www.google.com/settings/u/0/ads/authenticated.

We use Google's remarketing feature to display ads tailored to your interests across the Google advertising network. After visiting our site, Google may show you ads for our products and services on other websites you visit. Here's how it works: Google stores a cookie on your browser to recognize your site visit and display relevant ads later. If you consent, Google may combine your browsing history with your Google Account for personalized ads across devices. Rest assured, Google states they do not collect personal data during this process. To opt-out, visit http://www.google.com/settings/ads. You can also opt-out of interest-based advertising via http://www.networkadvertising.org/managing/opt_out.asp or http://www.youronlinechoices.com/lu/praferenzmanagement. Adjusting your browser settings to block cookies may affect site functionality. For more details on Google's cookie usage, refer to their privacy statement.

Hello, Californian friends! The CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) empowers you with specific rights regarding your personal information. Here's what you can do and how to do it:

Under the CCPA, you can inquire about any personal data we hold. Upon request, we'll provide details about the information we've collected and how it's used. Just send us a message with the subject "CCPA Request," and we'll furnish you with the necessary information.

You're entitled to know what personal information we've collected over the past year. Upon receiving your request, we'll disclose details such as data origins, collection purposes, and sharing recipients.

If you wish to have your information removed, we'll promptly accommodate your request. However, certain exceptions apply, such as legal obligations or ongoing business interactions.

The CCPA allows you to opt-out of the sale of your personal information to third parties. This doesn't affect data sharing within our organization. To opt-out, contact us with the subject line "Opt-Out," and we'll honor your request. We respect your decision for one year before seeking confirmation to opt back in.

Exercising your CCPA rights won't result in discriminatory treatment. You'll continue receiving our services without prejudice or additional charges.

Seize control of your data like the captain of your ship!