Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 13, 2025

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how DigitalCentralHub (“we,” “us,” or “the Website”) collects, uses, discloses, stores, and protects information obtained from users (“you”). By accessing or using this Website, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.

If you have questions, contact us through the contact information provided at the end of this Policy before submitting any personal information.

2. Definitions

“Service” refers to all content, features, and services available through the Website, including articles, commentary, multimedia content, email subscriptions, and any interactive features.

“Personal Information” means information about an identifiable individual as defined under applicable privacy laws.

“User,” “you,” and “your” refer to individuals or entities who visit or use the Website.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

We collect information you voluntarily submit, including:

  • Name and email address (e.g., newsletter signup, contact forms)
  • Information submitted through comments, forms, or surveys
  • Any materials or content you upload or post

We do not request or require sensitive personal information. Please avoid submitting such information.

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

We collect standard technical information automatically transmitted by your browser or device, including:

  • IP address
  • Device identifiers
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring and exit pages
  • Date and time of access
  • Pages viewed
  • General location (city/country)

This information allows us to operate and improve the Website and is not used to personally identify you.

3.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use:

  • Essential cookies (for site functionality)
  • Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics or privacy-friendly analytics tools)
  • Content performance and security cookies (e.g., Cloudflare)

Cookies do not contain your email address or sensitive personal information.

By continuing to use the Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Policy.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the Website may become unavailable.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

  • Operating, maintaining, and improving the Website
  • Measuring performance and traffic
  • Responding to inquiries and communications
  • Enabling email subscriptions and sending requested updates
  • Preventing unauthorized access, fraud, or misuse
  • Complying with legal obligations

We do not use your information for unrelated commercial purposes.
We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

5. Comments and User-Generated Content

If the Website allows comments or user submissions:

  • You are solely responsible for any content you post
  • Comments may be publicly visible
  • We do not routinely moderate or edit user-generated content
  • We are not liable for statements, opinions, or materials posted by users
  • We may remove content that violates applicable laws or our policies

6. Surveys

If you participate in surveys:

  • Responses are used only in aggregate form
  • Individual responses are not connected to your identity
  • Survey data is not sold or rented

7. Email Communications

When you contact us or subscribe to updates:

  • We use your email address only to respond or send requested communications
  • You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in emails
  • We do not send unsolicited marketing messages
  • We do not sell, rent, or share email addresses with third parties

8. Affiliate Links, Sponsored Content, and Advertisements

The Website may contain:

  • Affiliate links
  • Sponsored articles
  • Advertising placements

If you click on these links, third parties may collect information through cookies or tracking technologies according to their own privacy policies.

We do not control third-party tracking practices and recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies.

9. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers to support Website operations, including:

  • Analytics platforms
  • Hosting providers
  • Email delivery services
  • Security and anti-spam tools (e.g., Akismet, reCAPTCHA)

These providers are required to protect personal information and process it only for authorized purposes.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites linked from this Website.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed or stored in jurisdictions outside your region.
We take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place where required by law.

11. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy.

Data CategoryRetention Period
Contact form submissions12 months
Email subscription dataUntil you unsubscribe
Analytics logs14–26 months (provider-dependent)
CommentsUntil deleted by user or at our discretion
Server logs30–90 days

12. How We Protect Your Information

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, including:

  • SSL encryption
  • Firewall protection
  • Secure hosting environments
  • Access controls
  • Regular security updates

No method of transmission or storage is completely secure. Use of the Website is at your own risk.

13. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 16.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

14. Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws, you may request:

  • Access to your personal information
  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion of personal information
  • Withdrawal of consent where applicable

Requests may be submitted using the contact details below.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
The “Effective Date” reflects the most recent revision.
Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any updates.

16. Contact Information

For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact:

Email: digitalcentralhub@protonmail.com