Welcome to cinebench.click. We take your privacy seriously. This page explains in simple words what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you have. Please read this page carefully. By using our website, you agree to what is written here.
Who We Are
This privacy policy applies to cinebench.click. We are an independent website that provides free information and guides about Cinebench. If you have any questions about this policy, you can reach us through our Contact page.
What Information We Collect
Information You Give Us Directly
When you contact us through our Contact page or send us an email, you may share personal details like your name and email address. We only collect what you choose to give us. We never ask for more than we need.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, some basic information is collected automatically. This includes:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device being used to access the site
- Pages viewed during your visit
- Time spent on each page
- Referring website that brought you here
This information is collected through standard web tools and analytics software. We use it to understand how people use our site so we can make it better. We do not use this information to identify you personally.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies. Cookies are very small text files that are saved on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember things about your visit.
Cookies on our site serve four main purposes:
- Analysing how visitors move through our pages
- Saving your preferences for future visits
- Keeping core website functions running smoothly
- Displaying relevant ads where applicable
You can turn cookies off in your browser settings at any time. Please note that turning off cookies may affect how some parts of our website work.
How We Use Your Information
Your data is put to work in the following ways:
- Running and improving the overall website experience
- Understanding which content genuinely helps our readers
- Replying to messages and questions sent by visitors
- Identifying and fixing technical problems on the site
- Maintaining website security and preventing misuse
- Meeting any legal obligations that apply to us
We do not sell your personal information to anyone. We do not share it with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to track how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects information like which pages you visit, how long you stay, and where you came from. This data is anonymous and does not identify you as an individual.
Google may store this data on its own servers. You can learn more about how Google handles data by visiting Google’s Privacy Policy page. You can also opt out of Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Google AdSense and Advertising
Our website may display ads served by Google AdSense or similar advertising networks. These ad networks may use cookies and similar tracking tools to show you ads that are relevant to your interests based on your browsing activity.
We do not control the cookies used by advertisers. If you want to manage ad preferences or opt out of personalised ads, you can do so through:
- Google Ads Settings page for personal ad preferences
- Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page for broader control
- Your browser settings to block third party cookies entirely
Third Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites. When you click on one of those links and leave our site, we are no longer responsible for your privacy. Those websites have their own privacy policies and we encourage you to read them before sharing any personal information.
We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of any third party websites.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has shared personal information with us, please contact us straight away and we will delete that information as quickly as possible.
How We Keep Your Information Safe
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from loss, misuse, and unauthorised access. Our website uses standard security measures to keep your data safe.
However, no website or internet connection is completely secure. While we do our best to protect your information, we cannot guarantee that it will always be completely safe from outside threats.
How Long We Keep Your Information
We only keep your personal information for as long as we need it. If you contacted us through our Contact page, we may keep your message and email address for a reasonable period so we can follow up if needed. Once we no longer need your information, we delete it.
Anonymous data collected through analytics tools may be kept for longer periods since it cannot be used to identify you personally.
Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Know what personal information we hold about you
- Correct any details that are inaccurate or outdated
- Delete your personal data from our records
- Object to specific ways we process your information
- Stop receiving communications from us at any time
If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our Contact page. We will respond to your request as quickly as we can and within 30 days at most.
GDPR and European Users
If you are visiting from the European Union or European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation known as GDPR. These include:
- Full portability of your personal data on request
- Right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority
- Clear legal basis required before we process any of your data
Our legal basis for collecting and processing your data is our legitimate interest in running and improving this website and in responding to your messages.
California Users and CCPA
If you are a resident of California, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act known as CCPA. Your key rights include:
- Knowing exactly what personal data has been collected about you
- Requesting full deletion of that data from our systems
- Opting out of any sale of your personal information
We do not sell your personal data. If you have any questions about your California privacy rights, please contact us through our Contact page.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the date at the top of this page. We encourage you to check this page every now and then to stay up to date. Your continued use of our website after any changes means you accept the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your information, please get in touch with us through the Contact page on our website. We are happy to help and will do our best to answer your questions quickly and clearly.