Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy - ProvocativePerspectives.com

Last updated: Jan 2026

ProvocativePerspectives.com respects your privacy and is committed to being transparent about how your information is used. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how it is used, and the choices you have. This policy is fully aligned with Google AdSense requirements.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

· We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as:

· Name and email address (e.g., newsletter sign‑ups, contact forms)

· Any information submitted through comments or direct communication

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the website, we may automatically collect:

· IP address

· Browser type and version

· Device information

· Pages visited and time spent on the site

· Referring website

· General (non‑precise) location data

· This information may be collected through cookies, analytics tools, and server logs.

2. Cookies and Advertising 

2.1 Use of Cookies

· We use cookies and similar technologies to:

· Improve website functionality

· Analyse traffic and user behaviour

· Deliver personalised advertising

2.2 Google Advertising Cookies

Google and other third‑party vendors use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites.

Google uses the DoubleClick cookie (or other identifiers) to:

· Serve personalised ads

· Limit how often an ad is shown

· Measure ad performance

2.3 Personalised Advertising

· Google may use your data to personalise ads shown to you. This may include:

· Interests inferred from browsing behaviour

· Interactions with ads

· Visits to this and other websites

2.4 Opting Out of Personalised Ads

Users may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting:

· Google Ads Settings: https://www.google.com/settings/ads

· AboutAds (for US visitors): https://www.aboutads.info

· YourOnlineChoices (for EU/UK visitors): https://www.youronlinechoices.eu

You can also disable cookies through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

· Operate and improve the website

· Respond to enquiries

· Send newsletters or updates (only if you opt in)

· Analyse website performance

· Display relevant advertising

· Protect the website from misuse or security threats

· We do not sell your personal information.

4. Third‑Party Vendors and Data Sharing

We may share information with:

· Google AdSense and other advertising partners

· Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)

· Website hosting and service providers

· Legal authorities if required by law

· Third‑party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

6. Your Rights (UK GDPR / EU GDPR)

· You have the right to:

· Access your personal data

· Request correction or deletion

· Withdraw consent

· Object to certain processing

· Request data portability

· Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise these rights, contact us at: provocativeperspectives@outlook.com

7. Third‑Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third‑party sites.

8. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information. However, no online service can guarantee absolute security.

9. Children’s Privacy

ProvocativePerspectives.com is not intended for individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date will reflect the most recent version.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Email: provocativeperspectives@outlook.com

Website: provocativeperspectives.com