Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 26, 2025

At NomadThrive (“we,” “us,” or “our”), accessible at https://nomadthrive.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (the “Site”). By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

This policy complies with applicable privacy laws, including requirements for Google AdSense, which we use to serve advertisements on our Site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

  • Voluntarily Provided Information: We collect information you provide, such as:
    • Name, email address, or other details when you comment on blog posts, create a user account, or contact us via https://nomadthrive.com/contact.
    • Account details (e.g., username, password) if you register for an account on our Site.
  • User Comments: When you leave a comment, we collect the data entered in the comment form, your IP address, and browser user agent to help detect spam.

b. Non-Personal Information

  • Automatically Collected Information: We may collect:
    • Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, time spent on the Site, and other usage data.
    • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies for Site functionality, analytics, and personalized ads. See Section 3 for details.

c. Third-Party Data

  • Google AdSense may collect anonymized data about your browsing behavior or device to serve relevant ads. Embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, social media posts) may also collect data as described in Section 4.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Operate and improve the Site.
  • Manage user accounts and authenticate logins.
  • Process and display comments.
  • Serve personalized ads via Google AdSense.
  • Respond to inquiries submitted via https://nomadthrive.com/contact.
  • Analyze Site usage to enhance content and performance.
  • Comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve your experience and serve ads. Cookies are small files stored on your device.

Types of Cookies:

  • Essential Cookies: Enable core Site functions (e.g., user logins, comment submissions).
  • Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to deliver ads based on your interests and browsing history.

Managing Cookies:

Note: We currently do not have a cookie consent banner. For Google AdSense compliance and to meet privacy standards (especially if you gain EU visitors), we recommend adding one. Tools like CookieBot or Termly can help. Contact us at hello@nomadthrive.com for guidance.

4. Third-Party Services and Embedded Content

a. Google AdSense

  • We use Google AdSense to display ads tailored to your interests, based on your browsing history and device data (e.g., IP address).
  • Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads on our Site and elsewhere. Opt out at Google’s Ad Settings or review Google’s Privacy & Terms.

b. Embedded Content

  • Our Site may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, social media posts). These act as if you visited the third-party site directly, potentially collecting data like your IP address or cookies.
  • Review the privacy policies of these providers (e.g., YouTube, Twitter) for details.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it with:

  • Service Providers: Vendors who help operate the Site (e.g., hosting, comment moderation), bound by confidentiality agreements.
  • Advertising Partners: Google AdSense, as described in Section 4.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law (e.g., subpoenas) or to protect our rights.
  • Business Transfers: If NomadThrive is sold, your data may transfer to the new owner under this policy.

6. Your Privacy Rights

You may have rights depending on your location:

  • Access: Request your personal data.
  • Correction: Fix inaccurate data.
  • Deletion: Request data deletion (e.g., comments, account details), subject to legal obligations.
  • Opt-Out: Opt out of ads or cookies (see Section 3).

California Residents (CCPA):

  • You can opt out of data “sales” (e.g., AdSense ad personalization) at Google’s Ad Settings.
  • Request details on data collected or shared in the past 12 months.

Contact us a hello@nomadthrive.com to exercise rights. We’ll respond within 45 days (CCPA) or as required.

7. Data Retention

  • Comments: Retained indefinitely unless you request deletion.
  • Accounts: Retained while active; deleted upon account closure or request.
  • Ad Data: Managed per Google AdSense policies.

8. Data Security

We use encryption, secure servers, and other measures to protect your data. However, no online system is 100% secure.

9. International Data Transfers

Our Site is hosted in the United States. If you access it from outside, your data may be transferred to the US, where privacy laws differ. By using our Site, you consent to this.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect their data. Contact us at hello@nomadthrive.com if you believe we have such data.

11. Third-Party Link

Our Site may link to external sites (e.g., social media, advertisers). We’re not responsible for their privacy practices.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy and will post changes here with a new effective date. Check back periodically.

13. Contact Us

For questions or requests:

Last Updated: February 26, 2025