MentionThis ("we," "us," or "our") operates mentionthis.xyz. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information about you when you visit our website. By using mentionthis.xyz, you agree to the terms of this Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
If you contact us via email or a contact form, we collect your name and email address solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not maintain mailing lists or send marketing communications unless you explicitly opt in.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our site, we and our third-party partners automatically collect:
- Log data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time/date of visit.
- Device data: Hardware model, screen resolution, language settings.
- Usage data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked, and scroll depth.
- Cookie data: Identifiers stored in your browser (see Section 3).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve mentionthis.xyz;
- Analyze traffic patterns and user behavior to improve content quality;
- Serve relevant advertisements via Google AdSense;
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse;
- Comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies. You can control cookie settings through your browser; however, disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
| Type | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for the website to function (navigation, preferences) | Session / up to 1 year |
| Analytics | Google Analytics 4 — measures page views, traffic sources, and user behavior to improve our content | Up to 26 months |
| Advertising | Google AdSense — serves personalized ads based on your interests and browsing history across the web | Up to 13 months |
4. Advertising & Third-Party Services
Google AdSense
MentionThis uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google uses cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other sites across the internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to mentionthis.xyz and/or other sites on the Internet.
For more information about how Google uses cookies to serve ads, visit Google's advertising cookie policy.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by visiting aboutads.info. You can also opt out via the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects data such as your IP address (anonymized), browser type, and pages visited. This data is processed by Google according to their Privacy Policy. To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Third-Party Links
Our articles may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
5. Data Retention
- Server logs: Retained for up to 90 days, then automatically deleted.
- Analytics data: Retained for up to 26 months via Google Analytics settings.
- Advertising data: Managed by Google per their data retention policies.
- Contact inquiries: Email correspondence retained for up to 12 months.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations).
- Objection: Object to processing of your data for direct marketing.
- Portability: Request transfer of your data in a machine-readable format.
- California residents (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal information is collected, to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information), and to non-discrimination for exercising your rights.
- EU/UK residents (GDPR/UK GDPR): You may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
7. Children's Privacy
MentionThis is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at [email protected].
8. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
MentionThis
Website: mentionthis.xyz
Email: [email protected]
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of mentionthis.xyz after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
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