Effective Date: January 1, 2026 | Last Updated: April 17, 2026 | Version: 2.0
Welcome to qivsy (“we,” “our,” “us,” or “the Company”). We operate the website qivsy.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our Site or interact with our content.
By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Site.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Contact Information: Your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a news tip, or contact us through our contact form.
- Comments: Any content you submit in article comment sections.
- Communications: Emails or messages you send to us directly.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Log Data: When you visit our Site, our servers automatically record information including your IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, time and date of your visit, time spent on each page, and referring URLs.
- Device Information: Information about the device you use to access our Site, including hardware model, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies. See Section 5 for full details.
- Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Site.
1.3 Information from Third Parties
- Social media platforms (if you share or interact with our content)
- Advertising partners (Google AdSense)
- Analytics providers
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our Site — delivering news content, improving user experience, and fixing technical issues.
- To communicate with you — responding to your inquiries, sending newsletters (if subscribed), and providing customer support.
- To personalize your experience — showing you relevant content based on your reading history and interests.
- To serve advertising — displaying relevant advertisements through Google AdSense and other advertising partners.
- To analyze usage — understanding how our content performs and how visitors navigate our Site.
- To comply with legal obligations — responding to lawful requests from authorities and protecting our legal rights.
- To prevent fraud and abuse — monitoring for and preventing violations of our Terms of Service.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
3.1 Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our Site:
- Hostinger — Web hosting and server infrastructure
- Google Analytics — Website traffic analysis
- Google AdSense — Advertising services
- WordPress — Content management platform
3.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information when required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the safety of any person, prevent fraud, or protect our legal rights.
3.3 Business Transfers
If qivsy is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
4. Google AdSense and Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to our website and other websites on the Internet.
- Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our Site and other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- You may also opt out by visiting aboutads.info.
- For more information on how Google uses data, visit Google’s Privacy & Terms.
Our ads.txt file is publicly accessible at qivsy.com/ads.txt and contains our authorized digital sellers.
5. Cookies Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.
Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for the Site to function (login, security) | Session |
| Analytics | Google Analytics — understanding visitor behavior | 2 years |
| Advertising | Google AdSense — serving personalized ads | Up to 2 years |
| Preferences | Remembering your settings and preferences | 1 year |
Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Site. For more information, visit allaboutcookies.org.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specifically:
- Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
- Comments: Indefinitely, unless you request deletion
- Server logs: 90 days
- Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
7. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our Site (HTTPS)
- Regular security audits of our hosting environment
- Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only
- Secure password policies for all system access
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at privacy@qivsy.com. We will promptly delete such information from our systems.
9. Your Rights and Choices
9.1 For All Users
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements).
- Opt-out of marketing: Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email.
- Opt-out of personalized ads: Use the Google Ads Settings link above.
9.2 California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- The right to know what personal information we collect, use, and share
- The right to delete your personal information
- The right to opt out of the sale of your personal information
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights
We do not sell your personal information. To exercise any CCPA right, contact us at privacy@qivsy.com with the subject line “CCPA Request.”
9.3 European Users (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and to object to processing. Contact us at privacy@qivsy.com to exercise these rights.
10. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. Our Privacy Policy applies only to information collected on qivsy.com.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date
- Sending an email notification to newsletter subscribers
Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
| Privacy Inquiries | privacy@qivsy.com |
| General Contact | hello@qivsy.com |
| CCPA/GDPR Requests | privacy@qivsy.com — Subject: “Privacy Request” |
| Website | qivsy.com |
qivsy is committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we use your data. If you have any concerns about our data practices, please reach out — we will respond within 72 hours.