Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy – Manual Pro Web

Welcome to Manual Pro Web (“Site,” “we,” “us,” “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit https://manualproweb.com/ (“Site”) from the United States. We are committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with applicable U.S. laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), as well as industry best practices in data security and transparency.

2. Information We Collect

2.1. Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Contact Information: Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or post comments.
  • User Content: Text, files, or other materials you submit in comments or contact forms.

2.2. Information Collected Automatically

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers, and referral URLs.
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, clickstreams, and other interaction data.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: As described in Section 4.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To Provide and Improve the Site: Analyze usage, optimize performance, and personalize your experience (including content related to birdwatching and nature).
  • To Communicate with You: Send newsletters, updates, announcements, and respond to inquiries.
  • To Moderate Comments: Prevent spam, enforce community guidelines, and manage discussions.
  • For Future Advertising: Configure and implement advertising networks (e.g., Google AdSense) once activated.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1. Types of Cookies

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic Site functions (e.g., session management).
  • Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics to understand Site usage.
  • Advertising Cookies (coming soon): Once Google AdSense is activated, cookies will enable personalized ad delivery.

4.2. Your Choices

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Check your browser’s documentation (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.) for instructions.

Please note: Disabling certain cookies may prevent some Site features from working properly.

5. Third-Party Services

  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to gather aggregate, anonymized site usage statistics.
    To opt out: Google Analytics Opt-Out Tool.
  • Google AdSense (future): When activated, AdSense may use cookies and device identifiers to serve relevant ads. We will update this policy and notify you when ads go live.

6. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share data with:

  • Service Providers: Hosting companies, email marketing platforms, analytics vendors—under strict confidentiality and only for operational purposes.
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.

7. Your Privacy Rights

7.1. California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal data is collected, used, shared, or sold.
  • Delete personal data we hold about you (with certain exceptions).
  • Opt out of the sale of your personal data.
  • Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against users who exercise their rights.

To submit a CCPA request, email contact@manualproweb.com with “CCPA Request” in the subject line. We will verify your identity before processing.

7.2. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)

Our Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us so we can delete it.

8. Data Security and Retention

We implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your data. Information is stored on secure servers in the U.S. and, when necessary, abroad under confidentiality agreements.
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.

9. International Transfers

If we transfer personal data outside the U.S., we will ensure appropriate safeguards—such as standard contractual clauses—are in place to protect your information in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

10. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy is effective as of July 15, 2025.
We may update it at any time—for example, when activating AdSense or in response to legal changes.
The most recent version will always be available at:

https://manualproweb.com/privacy-policy

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed.