Last Updated: May 14, 2025
At Ketort.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us. By using Ketort.com, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@ketort.com.
1. Who We Are
Ketort.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a website operated by [Your Company Name or “Ketort”], with contact email info@ketort.com. We are the data controller responsible for the personal data collected and processed through our website.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
a. Data You Provide Directly
- Contact Information: When you contact us via email (info@ketort.com) or through contact forms, you may provide your name, email address, or other details.
- Comments and Content: If you leave comments on our WordPress blog posts or submit content, we collect the data you provide, such as your name, email address, and comment content.
b. Data Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with our website, such as pages visited, time spent, and links clicked, through Google Analytics and WordPress analytics.
- Device and Technical Data: We collect details like your IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, and approximate location (e.g., country or city) via cookies and similar technologies.
- Advertising Data: Through Google AdSense and Google services, we collect data related to ad impressions, clicks, and user preferences to deliver personalized ads.
c. Data from Third Parties
- Google Services: Google Analytics and Google AdSense provide us with aggregated and anonymized data about user behavior and ad performance.
- WordPress Plugins: Some WordPress plugins may collect data to enhance functionality (e.g., security or performance plugins), as outlined in their respective privacy policies.
3. How We Use Your Personal Data
We process your personal data for the following purposes, based on the legal bases outlined under GDPR:
a. To Provide and Improve Our Website
- Purpose: Deliver website content, ensure functionality, and improve user experience.
- Data Used: Usage data, device and technical data.
- Legal Basis: Legitimate interests (to operate and enhance our website).
b. To Personalize Advertising
- Purpose: Display relevant ads via Google AdSense and optimize ad performance.
- Data Used: Advertising data, device and technical data.
- Legal Basis: Consent (obtained via our cookie consent mechanism).
c. To Respond to Inquiries
- Purpose: Answer your questions or requests sent to info@ketort.com or through contact forms.
- Data Used: Contact information.
- Legal Basis: Performance of a contract or legitimate interests (to provide customer support).
d. To Analyze Website Performance
- Purpose: Understand user behavior and improve our website using Google Analytics and WordPress analytics.
- Data Used: Usage data, device and technical data.
- Legal Basis: Consent (for non-essential analytics cookies) or legitimate interests (for essential analytics).
e. To Comply with Legal Obligations
- Purpose: Meet regulatory requirements, such as GDPR compliance or tax reporting.
- Data Used: Any relevant personal data.
- Legal Basis: Legal obligation.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., web beacons, pixels) to enhance your experience, analyze performance, and deliver personalized ads. Cookies may be set by us or third parties, such as Google AdSense, Google Analytics, and WordPress.
Types of Cookies
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality (e.g., session management).
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behavior for performance insights (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Advertising Cookies: Enable personalized ads via Google AdSense.
- Functional Cookies: Enhance features, such as remembering your preferences.
Managing Cookies
You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner when you first visit our website. You can also disable cookies via your browser settings, but this may affect website functionality. For more details, see our Cookie Policy below.
5. Third-Party Data Sharing
We may share your personal data with the following third parties, ensuring GDPR-compliant agreements are in place:
- Google: Google Analytics processes usage data to provide analytics, and Google AdSense processes advertising data for personalized ads. Google acts as a data processor and complies with GDPR. See Google’s Privacy Policy.
- WordPress and Plugins: Our website is built on WordPress, and certain plugins may process data to provide functionality (e.g., security, forms). We ensure plugins comply with GDPR.
- Service Providers: We may use hosting providers, email services, or other tools to operate our website, all of which are GDPR-compliant.
- Legal Authorities: We may disclose data if required by law or to protect our rights.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
6. International Data Transfers
As Ketort.com operates globally, your data may be transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), such as the United States (e.g., for Google services). We ensure appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), are in place to protect your data in accordance with GDPR.
7. Your GDPR Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations).
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we process your data in certain cases.
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing (e.g., cookies) at any time, without affecting prior processing.
- Right to Complain: Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country (e.g., the Information Commissioner’s Office in the UK).
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@ketort.com. We will respond within one month, as required by GDPR, though complex requests may take longer.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations:
- Contact Data: Retained for 12 months after your last interaction, unless required for legal purposes.
- Usage and Analytics Data: Retained for up to 26 months (Google Analytics default) or as specified by WordPress analytics.
- Advertising Data: Retained as per Google AdSense policies, typically until consent is withdrawn.
- Comment Data: Retained indefinitely unless you request deletion.
When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:
- Encryption (e.g., HTTPS for website traffic).
- Regular security updates for WordPress and plugins.
- Access controls to limit data access to authorized personnel.
- Agreements with third-party processors to ensure GDPR compliance.
Despite our efforts, no online system is 100% secure. If a data breach occurs, we will notify affected users and supervisory authorities within 72 hours, as required by GDPR.
10. Children’s Privacy
Ketort.com is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it immediately. If you believe we have collected data from a child under 16, please contact us at info@ketort.com.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., advertisers, social media). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal data.
12. Cookie Policy
This section supplements our Privacy Policy and explains how we use cookies.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide a better user experience, analyze performance, and deliver personalized ads.
How We Use Cookies
- Essential Cookies: Enable core functionality, such as navigation and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our website via Google Analytics.
- Advertising Cookies: Allow Google AdSense to serve relevant ads based on your interests.
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences for a better experience.
Third-Party Cookies
- Google Analytics: Sets cookies to track user behavior anonymously (e.g., _ga, _gid).
- Google AdSense: Sets cookies to personalize ads (e.g., AID, DSID).
- WordPress: May set cookies for logged-in users or comment functionality (e.g., wordpress_logged_in).
Managing Cookies
You can accept or decline non-essential cookies via our cookie consent banner. You can also:
- Adjust cookie settings in your browser.
- Opt out of Google Analytics tracking via the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.
- Opt out of personalized ads via Google’s Ad Settings.
Cookie Retention
Cookies are stored for varying periods:
- Session cookies expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) may last up to 26 months.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or emailing you (if we have your email address). The updated policy will take effect upon posting, with the “Last Updated” date revised.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us:
Email: info@ketort.com
Address: [Your Company Address, if applicable, or omit if not required]
We aim to respond to all inquiries within one month, as required by GDPR.
This Privacy Policy is designed to ensure transparency and compliance with GDPR. Thank you for trusting Ketort.com with your personal data.