Privacy Policy
Last updated: 7/31/2026
This Privacy Policy explains how TrendSphere ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and discloses information about visitors to our website. We do not require visitors to create an account or sign in to read our content.
1. Information We Collect
- Newsletter subscription: your email address and any category preferences you select, if you choose to subscribe.
- Usage data: we record anonymous page views (page path and referrer) to understand which articles are popular. This does not use cookies or identify individual visitors.
- Cookies and similar technologies: see our Cookie Policy for details.
2. How We Use Information
- To operate and improve the website and its content
- To send newsletter emails you've opted into (with a one-click unsubscribe link)
- To measure site performance and content popularity
- To serve relevant advertising (see Section 5)
3. Legal Basis & Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), or similar state privacy laws (e.g. Virginia, Colorado). These rights may include:
- The right to know what personal information we hold about you
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at trendsphere1956@outlook.com.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services, each with its own privacy policy:
- Google Analytics / Google Tag Manager (usage analytics)
- Microsoft Clarity (usage analytics)
- Google AdSense (advertising)
5. Advertising & Google AdSense
We may display ads served by Google AdSense. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this or other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings, or opt out of some third-party vendor cookies via www.aboutads.info.
6. Data Retention
We retain newsletter subscriber data for as long as your subscription is active, or as needed to comply with legal obligations.
7. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction).
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page.
9. Contact Us
Questions about this policy? Contact us at trendsphere1956@outlook.com.
This is a template. Have this document reviewed by a qualified attorney before relying on it for legal compliance.