Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how DUB-Russell handles information in connection with this website and related support pages, including the Buy Me a Coffee page linked from this website.
Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to:
- this website and its pages;
- inquiries submitted through this website; and
- external support or tip pages operated through Buy Me a Coffee when you choose to visit or use them.
Information We May Collect
Depending on how you use the website, the following information may be collected or processed:
- usage information such as pages viewed, referring pages, browser type, device information, approximate location, and access times;
- technical information such as IP address and cookie identifiers collected through analytics tools;
- information you submit voluntarily through the contact form, such as your name, email address, subject, and message; and
- information related to your support or tip activity on Buy Me a Coffee, such as your display name, message, support amount, and other information you choose to provide, to the extent made available to us by Buy Me a Coffee.
How We Use Information
We may use information to:
- operate and improve the website;
- understand website traffic and usage patterns;
- respond to inquiries and support requests;
- prevent spam, abuse, and fraudulent activity; and
- review and acknowledge support received through Buy Me a Coffee.
Analytics and Cookies
This website uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. Google Analytics may use cookies or similar technologies and may collect information such as IP address, browser and device information, page views, visit duration, and referring pages.
We use this information for website analytics and service improvement.
You can learn more about how Google handles data here:
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect parts of the website.
Contact Form and Anti-Spam Tools
If you contact us through the website form, the information you submit may be processed by service providers used to operate the form and spam protection features, including Netlify Forms and reCAPTCHA-related services if enabled.
Please avoid sending sensitive personal information through the contact form unless necessary.
Buy Me a Coffee
If you choose to support us through Buy Me a Coffee, you will leave this website and use a third-party service operated by Buy Me a Coffee. Payments, account information, and related personal information are processed according to Buy Me a Coffee’s own terms and privacy practices.
We may be able to view limited supporter information made available by Buy Me a Coffee, such as your name, message, support amount, or public profile details, depending on your settings and the information you choose to share.
For more information, please review:
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with service providers only when necessary to operate the website, analyze usage, process inquiries, prevent abuse, or provide related services. These may include providers such as Google, Netlify, and Buy Me a Coffee, depending on how you interact with the site.
Data Retention
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including responding to inquiries, maintaining website security, and reviewing support activity, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Security
We use commercially reasonable measures to protect information, but no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
Children’s Privacy
This website and related support pages are not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website.
External Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party services. Please review their privacy policies before using them.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the inquiry form on this website: