Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 1st November 2023
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) outlines the practices and procedures followed by Mods Of Your Generation (“we,” “us,” or “our”) regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information when you visit our website and Facebook page (“Services”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States, and across the world. By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Policy.
1. Information We Collect:
1.1. Information You Provide: When you interact with our Services, you may voluntarily provide us with personal information, such as your name, email address, contact details, and any other information you choose to provide.
1.2. Automatically Collected Information: We may automatically collect certain information about your device, browsing actions, and patterns when you access or use our Services. This information may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and other technical information.
1.3. Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your usage of our Services. These technologies help us analyse trends, administer the website, track users’ movements, and gather demographic information.
2. Use of Information:
We may use the collected information for the following purposes:
2.1. To Provide and Improve Our Services: We use your personal information to provide and enhance our Services, respond to your inquiries, and communicate with you about updates or changes to our Services.
2.2. Marketing and Promotional Purposes: With your consent, we may use your personal information to send you promotional materials, newsletters, and other marketing communications. You can opt-out of receiving such communications at any time.
2.3. Analytics and Research: We may use the collected information to analyze trends, track user behavior, and improve our Services’ functionality and performance.
2.4. Legal Compliance: We may use your personal information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
3. Sharing of Information:
We may share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:
3.1. Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to assist us in providing and improving our Services. These service providers are authorized to use your personal information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are obligated to maintain its confidentiality.
3.2. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, government agencies).
3.3. Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
4. Data Security:
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Affiliate Links and External Websites:
Our website may contain affiliate links and links to other websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites when you visit them.
Affiliate Disclosure:
At Mods Of Your Generation, we believe in transparency and want to be upfront about how we finance our website. While the content on our site is based on our own opinions and thoughts, we do use affiliate links to help support the costs associated with running the website. However, please note that the presence of affiliate links does not influence our decision to feature a product. All product features are independent and unbiased. We want to ensure full disclosure and clarity to our readers, so we clearly state on each post if affiliate links may be present. This way, you are aware that we may earn a commission if you make a purchase through those links. We are committed to providing honest and reliable information, regardless of any potential affiliate partnerships. The affiliate networks we use include Amazon. This networks allow us to earn a small commission when you make a purchase through our affiliate links. Rest assured that this does not affect the price you pay for the product. In the rare event that a product has been given to us in exchange for a review, we will always try to disclose this information. However, please note that such instances are infrequent, if they occur at all. Regardless of the circumstances, we always provide honest and unbiased opinions. We want to emphasise that we do not accept any form of paid or guest posts in exchange for money or products. If, in the future, we were to engage in such arrangements, we would clearly label the article as a sponsored post. However, it is our policy to avoid such practices to maintain the integrity of our content. If you have any questions or concerns about our affiliate disclosure or any other aspect of our website, please feel free to contact us at admin@modsofyourgeneration.com. We are committed to being transparent and ensuring that our readers have a positive and trustworthy experience on Mods Of Your Generation.
6. Use and Crediting of Videos, Images, and Blog Content:
When using and crediting videos, images, or blog content from our Services, please ensure compliance with applicable copyright laws and terms of use. Any personal opinions expressed in our content are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect our views.
7. Changes to Privacy Policy:
Changes to Privacy Policy: Mods Of Your Generation reserves the right to update or modify this privacy policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on our website, and it is your responsibility to review the policy periodically. Continued use of our services after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated privacy policy
8. Contact Us:
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding our privacy policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at admin@modsofyourgeneration.com. We are committed to addressing any inquiries promptly and ensuring your privacy is protected.
By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described herein.
Privacy and Cookie Settings:
The Mods Of Your Generation website’s privacy and cookie settings are managed by Google and comply with the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF). The IAB TCF is designed to ensure transparency and compliance with data protection regulations, allowing users to make informed choices about their online privacy.
What does this mean?
- Managed by Google: Our privacy and cookie settings are handled and maintained by Google, a trusted technology provider, to ensure the secure and responsible processing of user data on our website.
- Complies with IAB TCF: We adhere to the IAB TCF standards, which are industry guidelines that enable users to understand and control how their personal information is used for online advertising purposes.
- CMP ID: 300: Our Consent Management Platform (CMP) ID, designated as 300, uniquely identifies our website within the IAB TCF ecosystem. This identifier ensures that our users’ privacy preferences are accurately recorded and respected.
By implementing these standards, we aim to provide you with a transparent and secure browsing experience while respecting your privacy preferences. If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy and cookie settings, please do not hesitate to contact us at [insert contact information].
Information collected and how it is used:
1. Information voluntarily submitted to the website:
We may collect personal information from you such as your name or email address. For example, you may submit information to the website by leaving a comment, subscribing to our newsletter, or getting in touch via the ‘contact us’ page.
2. Information collected from others: We may receive information about you from other sources, for example, if you link your website, profile, or leave a comment. If you opt to do so, your profile may be displayed alongside your name.
3. Automatically-Collected Information: We automatically collect certain information about you and the device when you access the website. For example, we will log your IP address, operating system type, browser type, referring website, pages you viewed, and the dates/times when you accessed the site. We may also collect information about actions you take when using the website, such as links clicked.
4. Cookies: We may log information using cookies, which are small data files stored on your browser by the website. We may use both session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, and persistent cookies, which stay on your browser until deleted, to provide you with a more personalized experience on the website.
How your information is used:
The information collected could be used in the following ways:
- To operate and maintain our website.
- To send you promotional information, such as newsletters. Note that every email we send has an opt-out/unsubscribe option.
- To respond to your comments or inquiries.
- To track and measure advertising on the website.
- To protect, investigate, and deter unauthorized or illegal activity, ensuring the safety of you and fellow users.
- Sharing of Personal Information:
- Mods Of Your Generation does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties without your explicit consent. However, we may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services or conducting other operations. These service providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and are only authorised to use your information for the specified purposes.
- Protection of Personal Information:
- We take the security and protection of your personal information seriously. Mods Of Your Generation implements industry-standard security measures to safeguard your data from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We regularly review and update our security protocols to ensure the highest level of protection.
Third party use of information:
We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly authorize us to do so. Additionally, the website may use third-party service providers to service various aspects of the Website. Each third-party service provider’s use of your personal information is dictated by their respective privacy policies.
Third-Party Links:
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
We currently use the following third-party providers:
- Google Analytics – tracks website usage and provides information such as referring websites and user actions on the Website. Google Analytics may capture your IP address, but no other personal information is captured by Google Analytics. Note that data is anonymized for added protection on this site.
- Mail Chimp – this service is used for the delivery of email updates and newsletters. We store your name and email address for the purpose of delivering such communications. Please refer to Mail Chimp’s privacy policy for further information. We do not sell this information, and you are free to unsubscribe at any point.
Additional Information:
- Trustpilot: We accept and collect reviews from users who wish to review and provide feedback on our services through Trustpilot. It’s important to note that these reviews may be shared publicly on Trustpilot. Additionally, please be aware that any reviews or feedback you provide may be publicly shared on our website and social media platforms for marketing and advertising purposes.Please be aware that if you include personal experiences or information, such as names or specific details about interactions with us, this may be made public, leading to potential exposure of reviews or comments to a broader audience. Your feedback is valuable in helping us improve our services, and we appreciate your contribution to our community. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
- Building Trust and Credibility: Please be aware that if you include personal experiences or information, such as names or specific details about interactions with us, this may be made public, leading to potential exposure of reviews or comments to a broader audience. Your feedback is valuable in helping us improve our services, and we appreciate your contribution to our community.We value the trust and credibility of our users and strive to maintain a transparent and reliable platform. Your feedback is crucial in helping us gather customer insights and improve our services. By sharing your experiences, you contribute to our continuous efforts to enhance our offerings and provide an exceptional user experience.
- Except when required by law, we will not sell, distribute, or reveal your email addresses or other personal information without your consent. However, we may disclose or transfer personal information collected through the website to third parties who acquire all or a portion of our business, which may result from a merger, consolidation, or purchase of all or a portion of our assets, or in connection with any bankruptcy or reorganization proceeding brought by or against us.
Anonymous Data:
From time to time, we may use anonymous data, which does not identify you alone or when combined with data from other parties. This type of anonymous data may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses. Examples of this anonymous data may include analytics or information collected from cookies.
Cookies and Cookie Policy:
This website uses cookies to store visitors’ preferences, record user-specific information on what pages users access or visit, ensure that visitors are not repeatedly sent the same banner ads, and customize website content based on visitors’ browser type or other information that the visitor sends. Cookies may also be used by third-party services, such as Google Analytics, as described previously.
Users may, at any time, prevent the setting of cookies by the website by using the corresponding setting of their internet browser and may thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Furthermore, already set cookies may be deleted at any time via an internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all popular internet browsers. However, if users deactivate the setting of cookies in their internet browser, not all functions of our website may be entirely usable.
Advertising:
This site uses third-party banners and ads served via the Google AdSense program, which finances the continued running of this site. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies (including the DART cookie) to serve ads on the site based on previous visits to this site and other sites. For more information about this practice and your options in relation to these ads, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy. Note that from 25th May, these ads will no longer be personalized by default for visitors from the EU, and you will be asked to consent to cookies before any ads are loaded.
In terms of CCPA, there is a clear ‘do not sell my personal information’ opt-out on the site for California residents.
Retargeting Ads:
From time to time, the website may engage in remarketing efforts with third-party companies, such as Google, Facebook, or Instagram, to market the website. These companies use cookies to serve ads based on someone’s past visits to the Website.
Affiliate Participation:
This website may engage in affiliate marketing, which is done by embedding tracking links into the website. If you click on a link for an affiliate partnership, a cookie will be placed on your browser to track any sales for commission purposes. This is one of the ways we finance the website.
Mods Of Your Generation is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.co.uk. As part of this Amazon Associates program, the website will post customised links provided by Amazon to track the referrals to their website. This program uses cookies to track visits for commission purposes.
On the Website, you may subscribe to our newsletter, which may be used for advertising purposes. All newsletters sent may contain tracking pixels. The pixel is embedded in emails and allows an analysis of the success of online marketing campaigns. With these tracking pixels, we can see if and when you open an email and which links within the email you click. Also, this allows us to adapt the content of future newsletters to the interests of the user. This behavior will not be passed on to third parties.
Rights Related To Your Personal Information:
- Opt-out – You may opt-out of future email communications by following the unsubscribe links in our emails. You may also notify us at admin@modsofyourgeneration.com to be removed from the mailing list.
- Access – You may access the personal information we have about you by submitting a request to admin@modsofyourgeneration.com.
- Amend – You may contact us at admin@modsofyourgeneration.com to amend or update your personal information.
- Forget – In certain situations, you may request that we erase or forget your personal data. To do so, please submit a request to admin@modsofyourgeneration.com. Please note that we may need to retain certain information for record-keeping purposes or to complete transactions, or when required by law.
Sensitive Personal Information:
At no time should you submit sensitive personal information to this site. This includes financial and government details, information regarding race or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, health information, criminal background, or trade union memberships. If you elect to submit such information to us, it will be subject to this Privacy Policy.
How Long We Retain Your Data:
We will only keep your personal information for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. When these purposes have expired, are no longer relevant, or you have withdrawn your consent for us to use your personal information (and we have no other lawful basis to use such data), we will delete such data.
If you have not used our services for a reasonable amount of time, we may contact you to ensure you are still happy to receive communications. We may also delete your personal information. Even if we delete your personal information, it may remain in a backup or in archives.
Please refer to other third-party applications or services used by this website for further details on their data retention policies.
Children’s Information:
Mods Of Your Generation is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 16, and the site is not marketed at children. If a parent or guardian believes that the site has personally identifiable information of a child under the age of 16 in its database, please contact us immediately at admin@modsofyourgeneration.com, and we will do our best to promptly remove such information from our records.
Links to Other Websites:
Our website may contain links to other websites. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, please note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information that you provide while visiting such sites, and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. Exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question. If you linked to our website from a third-party site, we cannot be responsible for the privacy policy and practices of the owners of that third-party site. We recommend that you check the Privacy Policy of that third-party site.
Deleting Your Facebook App Data Using a Third-Party Website
If you’re looking to delete your Facebook app data using a third-party website or tool, this guide will walk you through the process step-by-step. Please note that the third-party website mentioned here refers to the relevant section in the application’s Privacy Policy, where you can manage your data. Follow the instructions below to delete your Facebook app data effectively.
Step 1: Access the Facebook App
Open your preferred web browser and visit the Facebook website (www.facebook.com). Log in to your account using your credentials.
Step 2: Navigate to Settings & Privacy
Once logged in, locate the small downward-facing arrow in the top-right corner of the Facebook page. Click on it to reveal a dropdown menu. From the menu, select “Settings & Privacy” and then click on “Settings.”
Step 3: Access Your Facebook Information
In the left-hand column of the Settings page, you will find various options. Look for and click on “Your Facebook Information.” This section allows you to manage your data, including deleting it.
Step 4: Explore the “Your Facebook Information” Page
On the “Your Facebook Information” page, you will find several options related to your data. Scroll down until you find the “Access Your Information” section. Here, you can view and manage different categories of your data.
Step 5: Access the Third-Party Website
Within the “Access Your Information” section, you may find a link or button that directs you to a third-party website or tool. This website or tool is typically mentioned in the application’s Privacy Policy. Click on the provided link or button to proceed.
Step 6: Review the Third-Party Website
Once you are redirected to the third-party website, carefully review the information provided. Ensure that you are on the official website and that it is a trusted source. Read through their Privacy Policy and any other relevant documentation to understand how they handle your data.
Step 7: Follow the Instructions on the Third-Party Website
The third-party website will have its own set of instructions for managing and deleting your Facebook app data. Follow their guidelines to proceed with deleting your data. This may involve logging in with your Facebook account, selecting the data you wish to delete, and confirming your actions.
Step 8: Confirm Deletion and Review
After following the instructions on the third-party website, you will likely be asked to confirm the deletion of your data. Carefully review the selected data and ensure it aligns with your intentions. Once you are certain, proceed with the deletion process as instructed.
Step 9: Verify Data Deletion
Once the deletion process is complete, you may receive a confirmation message or be redirected back to Facebook. To ensure your data has been deleted successfully, you can revisit the “Your Facebook Information” page and check if the relevant data categories are now empty or no longer present.
By following these steps, you can effectively delete your Facebook app data using a third-party website or tool. Remember to exercise caution when accessing third-party websites and always verify their authenticity before providing any personal information.
Contact Information:
At any time, please contact us at admin@modsofyourgeneration.com for questions related to this Privacy Policy.
Last updated: 1st November 2023.
