Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how TheMomentsMag (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit https://themomentsmag.com (the “Site”), and the choices you have about that information.

Who We Are

Site: https://themomentsmag.com
Contact page: https://themomentsmag.com/contact-us/

Information We Collect

1) Information you provide

  • Comments: If you leave a comment, we collect the data you enter in the comment form. WordPress may also collect your IP address and browser user-agent string to help with spam detection.
  • Contact requests: If you contact us, we collect the information you provide (typically your name, email address, and message content).

2) Information collected automatically

  • Device & usage data: We (and our service providers) may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, referring/exit pages, and approximate location derived from IP address.
  • Cookies & similar technologies: We use cookies, pixels, tags, and similar technologies for site functionality, analytics, advertising, and security (depending on your settings and region).

3) Information from third parties

We may receive limited information from third-party partners (for example, analytics, advertising, security, or spam-prevention providers) that help us operate, protect, and monetize the Site.

How We Use Information

We use information to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Site.
  • Understand how visitors use the Site and improve performance and content.
  • Respond to messages, inquiries, and support requests.
  • Moderate comments and reduce spam, abuse, and fraud.
  • Serve and measure advertising (including frequency capping and reporting).
  • Protect our rights and the security of the Site.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We may use the following categories:

  • Strictly Necessary: required for core site features, security, and stability.
  • Functional: remembers preferences (for example, comment form convenience cookies).
  • Analytics: helps us understand traffic and usage (for example, Google Analytics).
  • Advertising: supports ad delivery, measurement, and (where permitted) personalization (for example, Google AdSense).

Your choices: You can manage cookies through (1) your browser settings (block/delete cookies), and (2) any cookie banner or preference center we provide (where available/required).

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Site (for example, pages visited, time on page, referring sources, and general device/browser information). Google Analytics may use cookies and similar technologies to collect and process usage data.

IP addresses in GA4: Google states that Google Analytics 4 does not log or store IP addresses, and it drops IP addresses collected from EU users before logging (via EU domains and servers).

Opt-out: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing Google’s opt-out browser add-on (where supported).

Google AdSense (Advertising)

We use Google AdSense to display ads on the Site. AdSense uses cookies to improve advertising, including serving ads, limiting how often you see an ad, measuring performance, and (depending on settings and region) showing ads that are more relevant to you.

Third-party cookies: Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this Site and/or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables Google and its partners to serve ads based on those visits.

Personalized vs. non-personalized ads: Google considers ads personalized when they rely on previously collected or historical data to help determine ad selection (for example, interests or prior activity). Where required, we show non-personalized ads unless you consent to personalization.

Ad controls: You can manage or opt out of personalized ads through Google’s ad settings (where available). You can also control cookies through your browser settings.

Consent for the EEA/UK/Switzerland

If you visit from the European Economic Area (EEA), the UK, or Switzerland, we display cookie/consent choices where legally required. Google’s EU user consent requirements may require consent for cookies/local storage and for the collection, sharing, and use of personal data for ads personalization. For personalized ads in these regions, Google requires publishers to use a Google-certified Consent Management Platform (CMP) in applicable scenarios.

We may also use Google Consent Mode (or similar solutions) to help ensure Google tags respond to your consent choices.

Other Third-Party Services

In addition to Google Analytics and AdSense, we may use other third-party tools to operate the Site, such as:

  • Hosting and content delivery: to serve site content reliably.
  • Security and fraud prevention: to protect the Site and users.
  • Spam prevention: to reduce abusive or automated activity.
  • Embedded content: videos, social posts, or other embeds that may collect data through the third party.

These providers may process information on our behalf under their own terms and privacy policies.

Embedded Content and External Links

Pages on the Site may include embedded content (for example, videos) and links to third-party websites. Those third parties may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with embedded content. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

How We Share Information

We do not sell personal information for money. We may share information:

  • With service providers that help us run the Site (analytics, advertising, hosting, security, spam prevention).
  • For legal reasons (to comply with laws, respond to lawful requests, or protect rights and safety).
  • During business transfers (for example, merger, acquisition, or sale of assets).

U.S. State Privacy Disclosures (e.g., CA/CO/CT/VA)

Some U.S. privacy laws treat certain advertising and analytics practices as “sharing” for targeted advertising (even if no money changes hands). Where applicable, you may have the right to opt out of targeted advertising/sharing. You can exercise choices via our cookie settings (if available) and by adjusting browser/device controls.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including:

  • Comments: retained to display discussions and support moderation.
  • Contact messages: retained as needed to respond and maintain reasonable records.
  • Analytics/advertising data: retained as configured in our provider settings and business needs.

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

International Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for such transfers.

Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13 (or the minimum age required by your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to certain processing of your personal information. You may also withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To submit a request, contact us via https://themomentsmag.com/contact-us/.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may change this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Any modifications will take effect immediately when published on this page. We will not send individual notifications of updates. By continuing to use this Site after any changes are posted, you agree to the revised Privacy Policy.