Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Why Chemistry ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website whychemistry.com (the "Site"). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Currently, we do not collect any personal information directly from users. We do not have user accounts, registration forms, or email signup functionality.

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

• Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on site)
• Device information (device type, operating system, browser version)
• Usage data (how you interact with our content, which pages you visit)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our educational content
• Improve our website and user experience
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Display relevant advertisements through Google Ads
• Ensure website security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Google Ads and Third-Party Advertising

We use Google Ads and other third-party advertising services to display advertisements on our website. These services may collect information about your visits to our site and other websites to provide you with relevant advertisements.

4.1 Google Ads

Google Ads uses cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your visits to our site and other sites on the Internet. Google may use the following types of data:

• Your browsing history and interests
• Demographic information (age, gender, location)
• Device information and browser type
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Interactions with advertisements

4.2 Ad Personalization

Google uses this information to show you personalized advertisements that are more relevant to your interests. You can control ad personalization through the following methods:

• Google Ad Settings: Visit Google Ad Settings to manage your ad preferences
• Opt-out of Personalized Ads: Visit www.aboutads.info/choices to opt out of personalized advertising
• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to disable cookies or set preferences for ad tracking

4.3 Third-Party Advertisers

We may work with other advertising partners who may also collect information about your browsing activities. These partners have their own privacy policies and data collection practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies to understand how they handle your information.

4.4 Ad Revenue and Data Sharing

We may receive compensation from Google and other advertising partners based on ad clicks, impressions, or other engagement metrics. This compensation helps us maintain and improve our educational content. We do not sell your personal information to advertisers, but we may share aggregated, anonymized data for advertising purposes.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Provide personalized content and advertisements
• Improve website functionality and performance
• Measure advertising effectiveness

5.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure ad performance
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

5.2 Third-Party Cookies

Third-party services, including Google Ads, Google Analytics, and other advertising partners, may place cookies on your device. These cookies are subject to the respective third-party privacy policies. We do not control these cookies or the data they collect.

5.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete existing cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all third-party cookies
• Receive notifications when cookies are set

Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your ability to access certain features or content.

6. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Google and other advertising partners for ad serving purposes
• With service providers who assist us in operating our website
• When required by law or to protect our rights
• In connection with a business transfer or acquisition

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is designed for educational purposes and may be used by students of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. 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 sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

12. Compliance with Laws

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).